Levodopa for improving learning in PTSD
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called levodopa, combined with brain imaging, can help improve learning and memory in people with PTSD. The goal is to see if it can help you better process trauma-related thoughts and improve your quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must have PTSD from a physical or sexual assault.
- You must be able to speak and understand English.
- You must be medically healthy overall, with no major illnesses like cancer or heart disease.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan, meaning no metal implants and no fear of enclosed spaces.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You cannot have certain mental health conditions like schizophrenia.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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