Antibiotic may help dull painful memories in PTSD and addiction

NCT ID NCT05902819

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether minocycline, an antibiotic, can reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD or cocaine use disorder. 138 adults participated, and researchers measured changes in memory frequency and brain activity. The goal was to see if blocking a certain enzyme could help weaken the emotional impact of traumatic or drug-related memories.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Psychiatry Zurich, University of Zurich

    Zurich, 8032, Switzerland

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