The Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block Sleep in U.S. Active Duty Service Members and Veterans Receiving Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (NCT07667309)
The Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block on Sleep in U.S. Active Duty Service Members and Veterans Receiving Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Participants in this study will have already been enrolled in another research study: Combining Stellate Ganglion Block with Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, NCT05889741. The investigators are using a Sleep Profiler, EEG headband to monitor a participants brainwaves while they sleep to see what effects the Stellate Ganglion Block injection has on their sleep. Participants will wear the headband for 3 nights before the injection and then 3 nights after the injection. Participants will also complete self-report questionnaires regarding their sleep prior to the injection and following the injection. Approximately 40 participants will be included in this study. This study is a nested observational study whereby participants in the parent study who elect to participate will have their sleep assessed using the EEG headband device and self-reported sleep measures performed.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood — Killeen, Texas
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Sleep Profiler Headband (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood — Killeen, Texas
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (210) 562-6700
Email: pruiksma@uthscsa.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.