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NCT03170440 Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation for PTSD and Sleep

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NCT ID NCT03170440
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Florida
Condition Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 221 participants
Start Date 2017-11-01
Primary Completion 2025-10-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 55 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Transcutaneous nerve stimulation location 1

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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 221 participants in total. It began in 2017-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-10-30.

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Brief Summary

In this study, our objective is to determine the effect of two different nerve stimulation types in changing sleep architecture.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * veterans with history of PTSD with and without history of mild TBI Exclusion Criteria with: * history of severe psychiatric illness unrelated to PTSD or TBI * other medical conditions of severity that may impair cognition * current illicit or prescription drug abuse * breathing disorder requiring constant use of oxygen

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

John Williamson, PhD

✉ john.williamson2@va.gov

📞 35523761611

Principal Investigator

John Williamson, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03170440 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03170440 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03170440 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at john.williamson2@va.gov for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03170440 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Gainesville, United States, Gainesville, United States, Jacksonville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03170440 clinical trial?

NCT03170440 is sponsored by University of Florida. The principal investigator is John Williamson, Ph.D. at University of Florida. The trial plans to enroll 221 participants.

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