Antibiotic may help dull painful memories in PTSD and addiction
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether minocycline, an antibiotic, can reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD or cocaine use disorder. 138 adults participated, and researchers measured changes in memory frequency and brain activity. The goal was to see if blocking a certain enzyme coul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC