Neck injection boosts PTSD therapy? new trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05889741

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a stellate ganglion block (a numbing injection in the neck) to intensive talk therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms more than therapy alone. About 140 military members or retirees with PTSD will receive ten 90-minute therapy sessions, plus either the real injection or a sham. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD severity and stress levels to see if the combination works better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Fort Hood, Texas, 76544, United States

    Contact

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  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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