PTSD linked to blood vessel damage, study suggests
NCT ID NCT03778307
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 168 adults with a history of trauma to see if PTSD harms blood vessel function, which could raise heart disease risk. Participants completed behavioral tasks measuring fear and attention, and had their blood vessel health checked. The goal is to understand how PTSD might lead to heart problems, so at-risk people can be identified earlier.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify trauma survivors at higher risk for heart disease, enabling earlier prevention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all trauma survivors.
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States