Propranolol versus standard therapy for trauma imagery reactions
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether propranolol (a beta-blocker) changed alongside a standard approach can reduce how strongly your body reacts during traumatic imagery. It’s meant for adults who have had a traumatic event and may help lessen fear and stress responses tied to those memories.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 65 years old
- You’ve had a traumatic event and have trauma symptoms on a PTSD checklist (PCL-5 score above 33)
- During baseline testing with guided traumatic imagery, your body reactions must meet the study’s threshold
- Your resting blood pressure is at least 90/60 and your resting heart rate is at least 50
- You can safely take propranolol and have no past bad reaction to beta-blockers
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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