Could a brain steroid help veterans with PTSD? new study explores
NCT ID NCT03799562
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether a natural brain chemical called pregnenolone can reduce PTSD symptoms in 96 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans. Over 10 weeks, participants took either pregnenolone or a placebo and completed mental and physical health checkups. The goal was to see if this supplement could ease PTSD and related issues like pain.
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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