Status:
COMPLETED
Immune and Endocrine Function in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This is a study investigating immune function and relationships to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to controls without PTSD. The study i...
Detailed Description
The subjects undergo a thorough medical (physical and blood/urine tests) and psychiatric evaluation to determine eligibility after signed informed consent is obtained. If eligible, the subject will co...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects with DSM-IV criteria of PTSD and control subjects without any Axis I diagnosis, both groups of subjects are not on any psychotropic medications or medications that could interfere with the biological results, and do not have unstabilized medical conditions or neuroendocrine or immune disorders;
- Do not have comorbid psychosis, bipolar disorder, or substance use disorders;
- Have the capacity to give written informed consent;
- Do not have abnormalities on medical evaluation/physical examination;
- Are not a danger to self or others;
- Women subjects are not pregnant or lactacting, and use a safe form of contraception with a negative pregnancy test.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 1999
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2002
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00100490
Start Date
October 1 1999
End Date
September 1 2002
Last Update
January 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Bronx VAMC
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10468