Using Hexadecanal to enhance therapy for PTSD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of adding Hexadecanal, an odor molecule, to Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In a triple-blind randomized controlled trial, 40 participants will receive either Hexadecanal or a placebo during therapy sessions to assess changes in PTSD symptom severity. The study aims to determine if the presence of Hexadecanal can improve psychological well-being and therapeutic outcomes compared to standard CPT alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5
* Age 18 years and over
* Eligible for CPT treatment at the National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bipolar disorder, psychosis, neurological disorders
* Drug Addiction
* Parallel psychotherapy
* Congenital or acquired anosmia.

Where it's running

• Tel Aviv University
  Tel Aviv, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yair Bar Haim, PhD — Tel Aviv University
• Study coordinator: Yair Bar Haim, PhD
• Email: yair1@tauex.tau.ac.il
• Phone: 03-6405465

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.