RecruitingPhase 2Phase 3NCT05637879

Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Randomized Controlled Trial of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder


Sponsor

White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Enrollment

92 participants

Start Date

Dec 18, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial to further investigate glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB), a direct acting antiviral (DAA) that has been associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom improvement when prescribed for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C viral infection (HCV).


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests whether glecaprevir/pibrentasvir — a medication normally used to treat hepatitis C — might also help reduce symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) in veterans. Early research suggests this drug may affect stress-related brain pathways. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 19 and 70 years old and weigh at least 45 kg (about 99 lbs) - You have been diagnosed with PTSD using a standardized assessment within the last week - You are eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare - You are using effective birth control if you could become pregnant **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis - You are not eligible for VA healthcare - You have liver disease or conditions that make this medication unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGGlecaprevir/pibrentasvir

Direct-acting antiviral, Food \& Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the treatment of hepatitis C viral infection

OTHERPlacebo

Compounded, inactive pill equal in appearance to active study drug


Locations(1)

White River Junction VAMC

White River Junction, Vermont, United States

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