Status:
COMPLETED
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in Burned Patients
Lead Sponsor:
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Conditions:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Burns
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
To find out if Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation is a useful treatment for people who have been burned and have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. CES may be helpful in giving relief to some or all of t...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this research study is to systematically determine if CES therapy is effective in managing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the burn patient. Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- burned patients requiring outpatient physical or occupational therapy in the USAISR Burn Rehabilitation Gym or Center for the Intrepid
- Able to read and speak English
- Between ages of 18-65 years
- Screen positive (score greater than 44) on the PCL-M/C instruments
Exclusion
- pregnant patients
- patients with implantable pacemakers or electronic stimulators
- patients scoring below 44 on the PCL-M/C instrument
- patients who previously used CES therapy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00723008
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
March 22 2013
Active Locations (1)
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USAISR
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States, 78234