PTSD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People aged between 18 and 55 years old
• People who are currently experiencing at least 4 PTSD symptoms, including at least 1 re-experiencing symptom (such as unwanted trauma memories, nightmares about trauma, flashbacks, strong emotional distress linked to trauma, or strong physical reactions linked to trauma)
• People who speak English
• People who are in generally good physical health

Who may not be able to join:

• People who are currently pregnant
• People with a history of feeling lightheaded or fainting during physical activity
• People with a history of chest pain during physical activity
• People who have been told by a doctor that a bone, joint, heart, or other medical condition could be made worse by physical activity
• People who answer "Yes" to any of the seven questions on a standard physical activity safety questionnaire (called the PAR-Q), unless a doctor has provided written confirmation that aerobic exercise is safe for them
• People who have had a heart procedure (percutaneous coronary intervention) or a heart attack within the past 6 weeks
• People who have had an unstable heart rhythm problem or received a shock from an implanted heart device within the past 3 months
• People who have metal objects inside their body (such as electronic devices, surgical implants, or shrapnel)
• People who have non-removable dental hardware such as braces or permanent retainers, as these can interfere with MRI scans (note: fillings, crowns, and gold or silver teeth are generally acceptable — confirm with trial site)
• People with any other condition, medication, or implant that the trial team believes could affect MRI image quality or make the data unusable
• People with a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder
• People with permanent makeup or tattoos that contain metallic dyes
• People with a history of loss of consciousness lasting more than 30 minutes
• People with physical disabilities that would prevent them from completing study tasks (such as blindness or deafness)
• People with any other condition that the trial team believes could put them at risk
• People who experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
• People with a history of cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) disease
• People who are currently living in or experiencing an ongoing traumatic situation (such as living with an abusive partner)
• People with a severe substance use disorder
• People whose medication has changed within approximately the past 4 weeks
• People who have taken sedatives, certain pain medications (such as benzodiazepines or Vicodin), or prescription stimulants (such as Adderall) within 6 hours before a study visit

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.