7-Keto DHEA for the Treatment of PTSD
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 71
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Psychological benefits of 7-Keto DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) in Veterans suffering from PTSD participating in the intervention through questionnaires and corresponding measurement of blood work for amounts of DHEA.
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of 7-Keto DHEA in reducing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
详细描述
The main purpose of the study is to investigate the possible effect of 7-Keto Dehydroepiandrosterone (7-Keto DHEA) on decreasing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD) in a Veteran population. The study proposes, based on a 2006 report, that the use of the drug will show significant reduction in overall PTSD symptoms, a decrease in physiological stress response and higher patient-reported quality of life compared to placebo. This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, crossover design with a placebo control. The sponsor for this study is Humanetics Corporation
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 64 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Veteran status and enrolled for care in the Veteran Health Administration
- •Ages 18-64
- •Primary diagnosis of PTSD as assess by the clinician administered PTSD scale and independent clinical mental health evaluation
排除标准
- •psychosis
- •Active alcohol and/or substance abuse or dependence
- •Active suicidal or homicidal ideation
- •Medical concerns that would exclude use of 7-Keto DHEA
研究组 & 干预措施
Placebo Group
Placebo Comparator
干预措施: Placebo (Drug)
Drug group
7 Keto-DHEA
干预措施: 7-Keto Dehydroepiandrosterone (Drug)
结局指标
主要结局
Psychological benefits of 7-Keto DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) in Veterans suffering from PTSD participating in the intervention through questionnaires and corresponding measurement of blood work for amounts of DHEA.
时间窗: Four months
Outcome measures include analysis in symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and improved memory and cognitive functioning after treatment with 7-Keto DHEA. Measures will include psychological questionnaires as follows: PTSD Checklist (PCL-C) Associated Symptoms of PTSD Scale (ASP) Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) Dissociative Experience Scale (DES) Beck Depression Inventory - II (BDI-II) Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)
Physiological benefits of 7-Keto DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) in Veterans suffering from PTSD participating in the intervention through questionnaires and corresponding measurement of blood work for amounts of DHEA.
时间窗: Four months
DHEA (DHEA-S) concentrations (serum, saliva) are often elevated in men and women suffering from PTSD including that related to combat experience. Several studies have shown an association between higher levels of DHEA/DHEA-S and abatement of PTSD symptoms. Outcome measures include analysis of medical assessments via blood work; Complete Blood Count (CBC), Cortisol, and DHEA sulfate level
次要结局
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