Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder — CES  

PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a research study that will look at how well a treatment called Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) works for patients who struggle with symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation is delivered using a device called Alpha-Stim®. This is a safe, non-invasive treatment that applies a low-level pulsed electric current through the brain using clip-on electrodes attached to the earlobes. Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation treats conditions such as physical pain, anxiety, and depression.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Stress Disorders, Traumatic

• NCT number: NCT03757494
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 18, 2018
• Completion date: September 21, 2022