Silexan for PTSD: A new treatment option
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a natural treatment called Silexan (an extract from lavender) to see if it helps reduce PTSD symptoms. It might be an option if standard treatments haven't worked or you prefer a non-medication approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a diagnosis of PTSD according to standard criteria.
- Your PTSD symptoms are moderate to severe (score of 33 or higher on a PTSD checklist).
- You are fluent in English.
- You are not currently in the Australian Defence Force.
- You do not have certain other mental health conditions (like bipolar disorder, psychosis, or borderline personality disorder).
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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