Estrogen plus talk therapy shows promise for PTSD in women
NCT ID NCT04192266
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking estrogen pills alongside prolonged exposure therapy (a type of talk therapy) can improve PTSD symptoms in women. 83 women with PTSD took part. They were randomly assigned to receive either estrogen or a placebo with their therapy sessions. The goal was to see if estrogen helps the brain respond better to treatment.
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Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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