RecruitingPhase 2NCT04044534

Intranasal Insulin for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Intranasal Insulin for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder


Sponsor

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Oct 31, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To evaluate if intranasal insulin is effective in reducing PTSD symptoms.


Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests whether intranasal insulin — insulin delivered as a nasal spray directly to the brain — can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Insulin in the brain affects memory and stress pathways, and researchers think it might help "dampen" traumatic memories. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with PTSD - You are 18 or older - You are not currently taking insulin for diabetes - You are willing to use a nasal spray device during the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes - You have a history of low blood sugar episodes (hypoglycemia) - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have significant nasal or sinus problems that would prevent nasal spray use - You have active psychosis or certain other psychiatric conditions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGIntranasal insulin

Subjects in this arm will receive intranasal insulin (80 IU per day).

DRUGPlacebo

Subjects in this arm will receive placebo.


Locations(1)

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

West Haven, Connecticut, United States

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