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Study identifier: NCT06968312 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Hexadecanal as an Addon to Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

Condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)  ·  Sponsor: Tel Aviv University

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This RCT investigates whether Cognitive Processing Therapy, a first line treatment for PTSD, can be enhanced by the use of the odor molecule Hexadecenal (HEX). HEX is secreted from body odor and has been shown to promotes psychological well-being and positive social interaction. For the active group Hex will be diffused in the treatment room during all treatment sessions. For the control group a vehicle placebo molecule will be diffused. Both therapists and patients will be blind to study condition.

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Talk to the study team

Yair Bar Haim, PhD  ·  03-6405465  ·  yair1@tauex.tau.ac.il

Noga Zuk Barkan  ·  +972-54-6147880  ·  nogabarkan2@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Tel Aviv UniversityTel Aviv, IsraelRecruiting

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