Neck injection aims to fix PTSD sleep problems
NCT ID NCT07618611
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block—a local anesthetic injection near nerves in the neck—can improve sleep and reduce stress in people with PTSD. Sixty adults with PTSD will receive two injections two weeks apart, and their sleep will be tracked with a smart ring for three months. The goal is to see if changes in REM sleep and stress hormones match symptom improvement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stellate ganglion block (injection of bupivacaine near neck nerves)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify which sleep improvements signal recovery from PTSD, potentially guiding more effective treatments for sleep disturbances.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The nerve block procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, Israel
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