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Study identifier: NCT05700279 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Preventing the Development of Chronic Pain: Treating PTSD at Acute Pain Onset

Condition: PTSD · Chronic Pain  ·  Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center

PhaseNA
Planned participants345
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Although most people recover from acute pain (such as pain caused by injury, surgery, repetitive motion, or unknown causes), many people do not fully recover and will experience chronic pain. Untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to be a key risk factor for the transition from acute pain to chronic pain. However, few published studies have addressed the issue of preventing the transition from acute to chronic pain via PTSD reduction. This project will aim to test whether trauma-related PTSD symptoms can be reduced using either Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and whether reducing PTSD symptoms can prevent the transition from non-injury based acute pain to chronic pain.

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John W Burns, PhD  ·  312-942-0379  ·  john_burns@rush.edu

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Locations (1)

Rush University Medical CenterChicago, Illinois, United StatesRecruiting

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