Vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if stimulating the vagus nerve with an implanted device can help adults with chronic PTSD who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. You would have the device implanted and then follow the study plan for several months.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic PTSD (for at least 3 months) and have already tried at least one standard treatment that didn't work well enough.
- You are between 22 and 79 years old.
- You are willing to have a small device implanted in your neck that stimulates a nerve called the vagus nerve.
- You are not currently getting a type of therapy called prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD.
- You are not at moderate or high risk of suicide, and your neck is smaller than 18.5 inches around.
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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