Combined Prolonged Exposure and Pramipexole Treatment for Patients with PTSD and Depression
Sponsor: |
New York State Psychiatric Institute |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
Clinic Visits: |
13 |
IRB Number: |
7692 |
U.S. Govt. ID: |
NCT03765138 |
Contact: |
Shay Arnon: 6467748106 / shay.arnon@nyspi.columbia.edu |
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an integrated therapeutic approach of a combination treatment with PE and Pramipexole, a dopamine agonist, in treating patients suffering with PTSD and Depression. This study includes pre- and post- treatment research MRI Scans.
This study is closed
Investigator
Yuval Neria, PhD
Are you between the ages of 18 and 60? |
Yes |
No |
Are you currently on psychotropic medication (i.e antidepressants)? |
Yes |
No |
Have you ever experienced a traumatic event, such as a sexual or physical assault, natural disaster, or combat? |
Yes |
No |
Do you experience nightmares of thinking about the traumatic event when you do not want to? |
Yes |
No |
do you experience feeling guilty or down on yourself? |
Yes |
No |