Could a nerve block or ketamine ease PTSD and headaches in veterans?

NCT ID NCT06608277

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) or the medication ketamine, alone or together, can reduce headaches and PTSD symptoms in people with traumatic brain injury. About 175 adults will receive either real treatments or sham procedures to see which works best. The goal is to find better ways to improve quality of life after brain injury.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Womack Army Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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