Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:20 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:20 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02753166
Brief Summary:
To determine if a single dose of dexamethasone (5 mg) administered in the first 12 hours following a potentially traumatic event alters a) cortisol and FKBP5 RNA the next day in the periphery measured in saliva; b) FKBP5 methylation by 1 month; c) executive functioning and emotion regulation functioning; d) psychophysiological (heart rate, respiration, skin conductance) in response cued reminders of the trauma; e) enhances the likelihood of remission of PTSD symptom severity.
Study:
NCT02753166
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02753166