Ketamine and nerve block for headache or PTSD after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if ketamine infusions or a stellate ganglion block (a numbing injection near the neck) can help people with long-term headaches or PTSD after a traumatic brain injury. It compares these treatments alone and together.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have had a traumatic brain injury or PTSD for more than 3 months
- Your headache or PTSD symptoms are moderate to severe (based on a questionnaire score)
- You have been on stable medications for your condition for at least 2 weeks
- You have not had ketamine or a nerve block injection in the last 6 months
- You do not have other serious conditions like dementia, Parkinson's, or unstable heart disease
Quick eligibility check
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