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NCT00000379 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Fluoxetine vs EMDR to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A Phase 3 study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, sponsored by Boston University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 1
- Study location
NCT00000379: Completed Phase 3 study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, sponsored by Boston University.
NCT00000379 is a Phase 3 study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic that has completed, run by Boston University. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00000379, a Phase 3 study of Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): fluoxetine (an antidepressant) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, a psychological treatment in which the patient is led through the memory of a traumatic experience in order to heal him/herself). There are a variety of therapies used to treat PTSD, but the effectiveness of medication alone vs an exposure treatment, such as EMDR, has not been tested. Patients will be assigned randomly (like tossing a coin) to one of three groups for 8 weeks of treatment. Group 1 will receive fluoxetine; Group 2 will receive EMDR; and Group 3 will receive inactive placebo. Patients will then stop treatment and have evaluations, including psychological tests, at the time treatment is stopped, 8 weeks later, and at 6 months. An individual may be eligible for this study if he/she: Has PTSD and is 18 to 65 years old.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Fluoxetine
- BEHAVIORAL EMDR
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- The Trauma Center - Brookline
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 1999-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2003-12 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00000379 record still lists
NCT00000379 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries.
The record links to 1 condition, with Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Fluoxetine is the first listed.
NCT00000379 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00000379 about?
NCT00000379 is a clinical study titled "Fluoxetine vs EMDR to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)". The purpose of this study is to compare two treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): fluoxetine (an antidepressant) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, a psychological treatment in which the patient is led through the memory of a traumatic experience in order to hea...
What is the current status of trial NCT00000379?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The study started on 1999-01. Estimated completion is 2003-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00000379 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00000379?
The interventions under investigation include: Fluoxetine (DRUG), EMDR (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00000379?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00000379 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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