Propranolol to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder after sexual violence
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a medicine called propranolol (a beta-blocker, usually used for heart conditions) to see if taking it soon after a sexual assault can help prevent the development of PTSD. It is for women who come to a medical-legal unit within 72 hours of the assault.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman, aged 18 or older.
- You come to a medical-legal unit within 72 hours after a sexual assault or rape.
- You can read and understand French.
- You have a stable heart rate and blood pressure (checked at the time of screening).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and will use effective contraception if needed.
- You do not have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines (like some heart or psychiatric medications) that could interfere.
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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