Low-dose clonidine for PTSD nightmares in veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose clonidine can reduce PTSD symptoms and especially nightmares in U.S. veterans. You’d be screened for PTSD severity and current treatments, then asked to visit the clinic as scheduled to see if the treatment helps.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and a U.S. military veteran
- Have a current PTSD diagnosis confirmed by a clinician
- Score high enough on PTSD questionnaires and nightmare-related items
- Speak and understand English and agree to attend clinic visits as planned
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Not have certain heart/blood pressure problems or medication conflicts
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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