Oxytocin boosts PTSD therapy in veterans, study finds
NCT ID NCT04228289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding oxytocin (a natural hormone) to standard talk therapy helps Veterans with PTSD feel better faster and stay in treatment longer. About 180 Veterans took part, receiving either oxytocin or a placebo alongside therapy sessions. The goal was to see if oxytocin could reduce PTSD symptoms and improve how well people respond to treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-5703, United States
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San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, 94121, United States
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