Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection With D5W Versus NS for Treatment-Resistant PTSD

Part of paid clinical trials in Lexington, Kentucky.

Sponsor
Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic
Study ID
NCT07382596
Phase
PHASE4
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Dextrose 5% in water bilateral injection — DRUG
    Injection under the investing fascia of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
  • Normal saline bilateral injection — DRUG
    Injection under the investing fascia of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Study Details

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 an injection control of normal saline (NS)

Key Dates

Start date
May 16, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Mar 1, 2030
Completion
Apr 1, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: D5W cervical plexus hydrodissection
    10 ml D5W cervical plexus hydrodissection bilaterally at 0, 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and then by request from 13-52 weeks
  • Active Comparator: Normal saline cervical plexus hydrodissection
    10 mL normal saline cervical plexus hydrodissection bilaterally at 0, 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and then D5W by request from 13-52 weeks

Primary Outcome Measure

Post traumatic checklist for civilians [ Time Frame: 3 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Wellward MedicalLexingtonKentucky40509
Danesh Mazloomdoost, M.D.
[email protected]
(443) 762-3505
Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.
[email protected]
913-362-1600
NW RegenPortlandOregon97210
Ryan R Wood, N.D., D.C.
[email protected]
(406) 871-4553
Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.
[email protected]
913-362-1600
Paul Johnson, MD.PortlandOregon97210
Paul W Johnson, D.O.
[email protected]
(412) 596-2606
Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.
[email protected]
913-362-1600
Medical Procedures of WisconsinMadisonWisconsin53709
Eric Phillippi, M.D.
[email protected]
(262) 844-9123
Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.
[email protected]
913-362-1600

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