PTSD drug study halted after early safety checks

NCT ID NCT04468360

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a brain chemical called allopregnanolone given through an IV to 11 people with PTSD. The goal was to find safe doses and check how the body processes the drug. The study was stopped early, and the results will help design future PTSD treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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