Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of D-cycloserine on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Youth

Lead Sponsor:

Tulane University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorders

PTSD

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-12 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to show whether D-cycloserine in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective than CBT plus placebo to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress dis...

Detailed Description

While most individuals with PTSD treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) show improvement, they still have some enduring symptoms and functional impairment. Accordingly, there is a need for tr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Certain number of PTSD symptoms plus functional impairment
  • Must be able to swallow pills

Exclusion

  • Serious kidney or liver disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Bipolar
  • Psychosis

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01157416

Start Date

June 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2012

Last Update

April 21 2017

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Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1440 Canal St.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112