PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have had an ICD (a small device implanted in the chest to help control dangerous heart rhythms) fitted to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest
- People who have received at least one shock from their ICD in the week before joining the study, whether the shock was triggered correctly or not
- People who are able to read, speak, and write in English
- People who have access to the internet and a telephone for the length of the study
Who may not be able to join:
- People who currently have a diagnosis of PTSD, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder
- People who score above 6 on a short memory and thinking test called the Short BLESSED test, which may suggest significant difficulties with memory or thinking
- People who are under 18 years of age
- People who score 4 or higher on a standard alcohol use screening tool called the AUDIT-C, which suggests a higher level of alcohol consumption
- People who regularly use illicit drugs for non-medical reasons
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Cynthia M Dougherty, ARNP, PhD, University of Washington
Phone: 206 221-7927
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
ICD Shock anxiety
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.