Reducing PTSD risk after trauma surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a sedative medication (dexmedetomidine) plus a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can lower the chance of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after emergency surgery for a serious injury. If you qualify, you will receive this treatment during your operation and be checked for PTSD symptoms for one month afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old and are having emergency surgery due to an injury.
- You have not been diagnosed with PTSD before this injury.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions that do not prevent you from doing daily activities.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and complete a 1-month follow-up interview and questionnaires.
- You do not have severe heart rhythm problems, a pacemaker, or a very slow heartbeat.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not plan to take other PTSD treatments (like psychotherapy or anti-anxiety drugs) after surgery.
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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