Trauma pill: One-Time hormone dose may stop PTSD before it starts
NCT ID NCT04924166
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving a single dose of hydrocortisone (a stress hormone) within six hours of a traumatic event could help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 201 adults who came to the emergency room after trauma and showed high distress were randomly given either hydrocortisone or a placebo. Researchers tracked their mental health for 28 weeks to see if the drug reduced PTSD symptoms and boosted recovery.
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Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Mount Sinai Morningside Emergency Department
New York, New York, 10025, United States
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The Chaim Sheba Medical Center
Ramat Gan, Israel
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