Status:

WITHDRAWN

Network-based Neurofeedback in PTSD

Lead Sponsor:

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Conditions:

PTSD

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This project will examine the use of real-time fMRI (rt-fMRI) neurofeedback in the regulation of neural networks underlying symptoms experienced by individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to examine the mechanisms of real-time fMRI (rt-fMRI) neurofeedback as a method by which to regulate functional brain connections underlying symptoms/emotions experienced ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • PTSD Group:
  • English speaking
  • age: 18-65
  • meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD (as determined by study assessment)
  • Control Group:
  • English speaking
  • age: 18-65

Exclusion

  • All participants:
  • Individuals with any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 3-Tesla fMRI research safety standards (e.g., certain implants, pregnancy)
  • history of neurological disorder
  • history of any pervasive developmental disorder
  • history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score \< 15 at the time of incident assessed retrospectively by participant)
  • significant untreated medical illness
  • alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
  • PTSD Group:
  • history of bipolar disorder
  • history of psychosis
  • extensive current use of narcotic medications
  • Control Group:
  • any current or past mental health disorders
  • extensive current or past psychotherapy
  • extensive current or past use of psychotropic or narcotic medications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04875221

Start Date

October 1 2023

End Date

September 1 2024

Last Update

September 21 2023

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London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

London, Onatrio, Canada, N6A 5A5