Dream therapy under anesthesia tested for PTSD relief

NCT ID NCT06577636

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether having a dream while under anesthesia can reduce PTSD symptoms. 42 adults with PTSD will be randomly assigned to either deep sedation (to trigger dreams) or light sedation (without dreams). Researchers will compare changes in PTSD severity before and after the procedure.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Stanford University

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    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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