One pill to prevent PTSD? hydrocortisone shows promise after trauma
Prevention
Completed
This study tested whether a single dose of hydrocortisone, given within 6 hours of a traumatic event, could prevent PTSD. 201 trauma survivors from two hospitals received either hydrocortisone or a placebo. Researchers tracked their mental health for 28 weeks to see if the drug r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rachel Yehuda • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC