Can a drug combo or therapy dogs ease PTSD?
NCT ID NCT07771530
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two promising approaches for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a new combination of two existing drugs (reboxetine and methylphenidate) and dog-assisted therapy. Researchers will compare these against a placebo and occupational therapy in 160 adults with PTSD. The goal is to see which approach better reduces PTSD symptoms and to identify who might benefit most from each treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A combination of reboxetine and methylphenidate (Ritalin), compared with dog-assisted therapy, placebo, and occupational therapy.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new, more effective treatment option for PTSD, potentially combining medication with therapy to improve symptoms and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, so the drug combination may not prove more effective than existing treatments, and both drugs carry potential side effects. Dog-assisted therapy may also not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Haifa
RECRUITINGHaifa, Israel
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