Nerve block shot could quiet PTSD's overactive stress alarm

NCT ID NCT05391971

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether a targeted injection of numbing medicine near a nerve cluster in the neck (stellate ganglion block) can reduce PTSD symptoms. About 79 adults with chronic PTSD will receive either the real injection or a placebo (salt water). Researchers will measure changes in brain activity and stress responses using brain scans and symptom checklists before and after the procedure.

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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