Propranolol to treat PTSD symptoms in children using memory reactivation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether propranolol (a heart-related medicine) can help children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a special memory-activation session. The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms compared with the comparison condition.
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Who can take part
- Be 7 to 12 years old
- Have PTSD for at least 6 months after the injury/trauma
- Recent PTSD symptom score is high (CPTS-RI total 40 or more)
- Have resting heart rate at least 55 beats per minute and normal enough blood pressure
- Be able to follow the study in French (child and parent/guardian are fluent)
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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