Risperidone in the Treatment of PTSD in Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Rape Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women with DSM-IV clinical diagnosis of PTSD caused by domestic violence or rape, who are able to attend weekly clinic appointments; Age 19 -64, not pregnant and either sterile or using acceptable contraception; A willingness and ability to provide competent signed informed consent; A level of understanding sufficient to perform all tests and examinations required by the protocol (including fluency of spoken English). Exclusion Criteria: Any diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder; or active substance dependence. Unstable general medical condition or serious illness (e.g., death or hospitalization is anticipated within one year), poor liver or kidney function-Subjects with prior non-response to risperidone for the treatment of PTSD with an adequate trial Enrolment in any drug study within the last 60 days. Pregnancy or nursing. Any subject judged clinically to be at serious suicidal risk in the opinion of the investigator.
Sites / Locations
- Creighton University Psychiatry and Research Center