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Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection With D5W for PTSD

NCT04421573 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2026-01-27

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

PTSD is a chronic mental health condition that drastically reduces an individual's quality of life Dextrose injection with a small needle has been used for chronic pain patients and observational results have shown it to be effective in reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression in patients with PTSD. This randomized trial will compare dextrose injection with a delayed/usual treatment control.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

BCPHD with D5W

D5W is injected under the investing fascia of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) using ultrasound guidance in order to infiltrate the space containing the cervical plexus. This is performed on both sides.

PROCEDURE

Waiting period with usual care

Same as previous group description

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Paul Johnson, D.O.

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Eric Phillippi, M.D.

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Ryan Wood, N.D.

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Danesh Mazloomdoost

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kenneth D Reeves, M.D. · Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-10
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2027-10-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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