Dream induction with anesthesia for PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether inducing dreams during light anesthesia can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You'll have a low-risk procedure where doctors monitor your brain activity and guide dreams to reduce PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 70 years old
- Diagnosed with PTSD by a doctor
- PTSD symptoms are moderate to severe (CAPS-5 score above 20)
- Generally healthy enough for a low-risk elective procedure (ASA class I or II)
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding, and using birth control if female
Quick eligibility check
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