Antibiotic may dull painful memories in PTSD and addiction
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether a single dose of the antibiotic minocycline, given before guided memory recall, could reduce the strength of intrusive memories in people with PTSD or cocaine use disorder. 138 participants took either minocycline or a placebo and then imagined a persona…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
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