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Active, Not Recruiting NCT04421573

NCT04421573 Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection With D5W for PTSD

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NCT ID NCT04421573
Status Active, Not Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic
Condition PTSD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2023-07-10
Primary Completion 2027-10-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 19 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BCPHD with D5WWaiting period with usual care

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-10-01.

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Brief Summary

PTSD is a chronic mental health condition that drastically reduces an individual's quality of life Dextrose injection with a small needle has been used for chronic pain patients and observational results have shown it to be effective in reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression in patients with PTSD. This randomized trial will compare dextrose injection with a delayed/usual treatment control.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Not involved in another study of PTSD treatment * Reliable transportation * Comfortable with computers * Tried 2 or more medications for treatment of PTSD symptoms * Tried 2 or more non-medication treatments for PTSD symptom * No known life-threatening illness * Not taking daily narcotics * Not having 3or more alcoholic drinks on an average day * No active suicidal plans * No major surgery plans * No major life stress that might interfere with completing study * Symptoms for more than 1 year * Not planning to move for next 18 months. * Living within an hour of Portlland, OR, Madison, WI, or Lexington, KY * Wiling to provide 2 email and 2 phone contact methods * Willing to answer questions on multiple occasions over the course of a year. * Willing to be assigned to 3 months of usual care treatment * No diagnosis of schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder. * No severe needle phobia * Chronic pain ≤ 5/10 * PCL-C score ≥ 50 Exclusion Criteria: None separate from inclusion criteria

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04421573 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 19 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying PTSD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04421573 currently recruiting?

NCT04421573 is currently listed as "Active, Not Recruiting" and is not actively enrolling. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest status updates.

Where is the NCT04421573 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lexington, United States, Portland, United States, Tigard, United States, Madison, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04421573 clinical trial?

NCT04421573 is sponsored by Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic. The principal investigator is Kenneth D Reeves, M.D. at Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.

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