Status:

COMPLETED

Measurement of Pituitary Volume and Hormonal Changes in Patients With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Conditions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

Approximately, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in 8% of the adult population over time. Exposure to traumatic events increases the risk of poor physical health and often leads to disabili...

Detailed Description

Lifetime prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is estimated at 8%. Exposure to traumatic events increases the risk of poor physical health, and chronic PTSD often leads to disability. Th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-80
  • history of PTSD

Exclusion

  • Uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions Liver or kidney disease Use of anti-depressants or ketoconazole Use of steroids within a year of the study Use of drugs of abuse Pregnancy or nursing Metal implants Low testosterone states A history of head bleeds or pituitary tumors

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

39 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00815204

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

July 1 2014

Last Update

February 4 2015

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048