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Hydrocortisone + Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
Study Summary
This trial will study whether adding hydrocortisone to Prolonged Exposure therapy can help treat PTSD.
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- I am between 18 and 89 years old.My mental health medication has been the same for less than a month.I agree not to start any new PTSD-specific therapy during the study.I do not have diabetes or any illness that prevents me from taking steroids.My PTSD severity score is 60 or higher.I have been on the same mental health medication for at least a month.You have been using drugs or alcohol excessively within the past 3 months.I have had a moderate or severe brain injury.I have a health issue that needs urgent care besides PTSD.You have a high risk of feeling suicidal based on a mental health assessment.I have a history of mental health issues like bipolar or OCD.
- Group 1: Prolonged Exposure therapy with Hydrocortisone
- Group 2: Prolonged Exposure therapy with placebo
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this medical research currently seeking participants?
"Unfortunately, according to clinicaltrials.gov the current recruitment period for this medical trial is inactive; it was first posted on April 1st 2011 and last updated November 27th 2013. Nevertheless, there are a plethora of other trials searching for participants at present with 416 studies actively recruiting patients now."
Is this study open to applicants of any age up to 85 years old?
"This medical trial is seeking persons aged 18 to 89 years. There are 46 trials specifically for minors and 328 studies that involve patients over the age of retirement."
Is it possible to participate in this clinical experiment?
"Potential participants must suffer from stress-related or traumatic disorders and fall into the 18 to 89 age range in order to qualify for this clinical trial. The total number of accepted candidates is limited to sixty individuals."
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