Sugar water injection may ease PTSD symptoms
NCT ID NCT04421573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether injecting a dextrose (sugar water) solution around nerves in the neck can reduce PTSD symptoms like anxiety and brain fog. Twenty-four adults who have tried at least two medications and two non-drug treatments for PTSD will receive either the injection or delayed usual care. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe, satisfying, and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
D5W (dextrose 5% in water) injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option to ease PTSD symptoms like anxiety and brain fog.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 24 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure's benefits are not yet proven.
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Locations
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Danesh Mazloomdoost
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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Eric Phillippi M.D. Clinic
Madison, Wisconsin, 53719, United States
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NW Regen
Tigard, Oregon, 97224, United States
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Paul W. Johnson, D.O., Clinic.
Portland, Oregon, 87213, United States