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propranolol and Combat Disorders

propranolol has been researched along with Combat Disorders in 6 studies

Propranolol: A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.
propranolol : A propanolamine that is propan-2-ol substituted by a propan-2-ylamino group at position 1 and a naphthalen-1-yloxy group at position 3.

Combat Disorders: Neurotic reactions to unusual, severe, or overwhelming military stress.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may involve over-consolidated emotional memories of the traumatic event."2.80Pharmacological blockade of memory reconsolidation in posttraumatic stress disorder: three negative psychophysiological studies. ( Fischer, AM; Goetz, JM; Lasko, NB; Marin, MF; Orr, SP; Pitman, RK; Rosasco, ML; Spring, JD; Suris, AM; Wood, NE, 2015)
"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is increasingly recognized as a serious and potentially debilitating condition in combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan."2.47Novel combination strategy to optimize treatment for PTSD. ( North, CS; Shad, MU; Suris, AM, 2011)
"The propranolol failed to produce any measurable effects on acquisition or retention of the CR and there was no evidence of increased conditionability in individuals diagnosed with PTSD."1.33Effects of beta blockade, PTSD diagnosis, and explicit threat on the extinction and retention of an aversively conditioned response. ( Gilbertson, MW; Lasko, NB; Metzger, LJ; Milad, MR; Orr, SP; Pitman, RK, 2006)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wood, NE1
Rosasco, ML1
Suris, AM2
Spring, JD1
Marin, MF1
Lasko, NB2
Goetz, JM1
Fischer, AM1
Orr, SP2
Pitman, RK2
Cukor, J1
Spitalnick, J1
Difede, J1
Rizzo, A1
Rothbaum, BO1
Shad, MU1
North, CS1
Milad, MR1
Metzger, LJ1
Gilbertson, MW1
Paquette, M1
Lohmöller, G1
Lydtin, H1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Psychophysiologic Study of Weakening Traumatic Combat Memories With Post-Reactivation Propranolol[NCT00709735]Phase 423 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-05-31Completed
Developing Memory Reconsolidation Blockers as Novel PTSD Treatments[NCT01490697]Phase 434 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-03-31Completed
Facilitation of Extinction Retention and Reconsolidation Blockade by IV Allopregnanolone in PTSD[NCT04468360]Phase 2256 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-03-04Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Physiological Posterior Probability of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as Determined From Psychophysiologic Responses During Script-Driven Traumatic Memory Recollection

The posterior probability of developing PTSD was determined for each participant from a composite of psychophysiological responses during script-driven imagery of traumatic combat events that included assessments of heart rate response in beats per minute, skin conductance response in microSiemens, and corrugator and left lateral frontalis facial muscle electromyogram (EMG) responses in microVolts. Responses for the two traumatic scripts were averaged and square-root transformed for analysis. Responses during personal traumatic imagery of previously studied individuals with and without current PTSD was used to calculate each participant's posterior probability of being classified as PTSD. (NCT00709735)
Timeframe: Day 8

Interventionpercent probability (Mean)
Non-Reactivation Propranolol (NRP)32
Reactivation Propranolol (RP)45

Change From Baseline in the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) Total Score

IES-R is a 22-item patient reported measure of PTSD symptoms. Each question is answered using a 5-point scale where 0=not at all to 4=extremely for a total possible score of 0 to 88. Lower scores represent less severe symptoms and higher scores representing more severe symptoms. IES-R change scores were calculated by subtracting the Day 2 IES-R total score from the Day 8 IES-R total score. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement of symptoms and a positive change from Baseline indicates a worsening of symptoms. (NCT00709735)
Timeframe: Day 2 (Baseline ) and Day 8

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Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
BaselineChange from Baseline at Day 8
Non-Reactivation Propranolol (NRP)43.3-8.2
Reactivation Propranolol (RP)45.04.5

Physiological Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Probability as Determined From Psychophysiologic Responses to Traumatic Recollection

The posterior probability of developing PTSD was determined for each participant from a composite of psychophysiological responses to script-driven imagery of traumatic events that included assessments of heart rate response in beats per minute, skin conductance response in microSiemens, and corrugator electromyogram (EMG) responses of the left lateral frontalis facial muscle in microVolts. Responses for the traumatic scripts were averaged and square-root transformed for analysis. Responses during personal traumatic imagery of previously studied individuals with and without current PTSD was used to calculate each participant's posterior probability of being classified as PTSD. (NCT01490697)
Timeframe: 1 week following treatment (Day 14)

Interventionpercent probability (Mean)
Placebo Plus Placebo44
Mifepristone Plus d-Cycloserine (DCS)45

Change From Baseline in the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) Total Score

IES-R is a 22-item patient reported measure of PTSD symptoms. Each question is answered using a 5-point scale where 0=not at all to 4=extremely for a total possible score of 0 to 88. Lower scores represent less severe symptoms and higher scores representing more severe symptoms. IES-R change scores were calculated by subtracting the Day 14 IES-R total score from the Day 7 IES-R total score. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement of symptoms and a positive change from Baseline indicates a worsening of symptoms. (NCT01490697)
Timeframe: Day 7 (Baseline) and Day 14

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Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
BaselineChange from Baseline at Day 14
Mifepristone Plus d-Cycloserine (DCS)52.4-8.9
Placebo Plus Placebo55.3-5.0

Reviews

2 reviews available for propranolol and Combat Disorders

ArticleYear
Emerging treatments for PTSD.
    Clinical psychology review, 2009, Volume: 29, Issue:8

    Topics: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combat Disorders; Computer Simulation; Cycloserine; Humans; Implosive

2009
Novel combination strategy to optimize treatment for PTSD.
    Human psychopharmacology, 2011, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Animals; Combat Disorders; Dru

2011

Trials

1 trial available for propranolol and Combat Disorders

ArticleYear
Pharmacological blockade of memory reconsolidation in posttraumatic stress disorder: three negative psychophysiological studies.
    Psychiatry research, 2015, Jan-30, Volume: 225, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Arousal; Combat Disorders; Double-Blind Method; Emotions; Female

2015
Pharmacological blockade of memory reconsolidation in posttraumatic stress disorder: three negative psychophysiological studies.
    Psychiatry research, 2015, Jan-30, Volume: 225, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Arousal; Combat Disorders; Double-Blind Method; Emotions; Female

2015
Pharmacological blockade of memory reconsolidation in posttraumatic stress disorder: three negative psychophysiological studies.
    Psychiatry research, 2015, Jan-30, Volume: 225, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Arousal; Combat Disorders; Double-Blind Method; Emotions; Female

2015
Pharmacological blockade of memory reconsolidation in posttraumatic stress disorder: three negative psychophysiological studies.
    Psychiatry research, 2015, Jan-30, Volume: 225, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Arousal; Combat Disorders; Double-Blind Method; Emotions; Female

2015

Other Studies

3 other studies available for propranolol and Combat Disorders

ArticleYear
Effects of beta blockade, PTSD diagnosis, and explicit threat on the extinction and retention of an aversively conditioned response.
    Biological psychology, 2006, Volume: 73, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Arousal; Association Learning; Combat Disorders; Condition

2006
Healing trauma: finding treatments that work.
    Perspectives in psychiatric care, 2007, Volume: 43, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Combat Disorders; Ev

2007
[Hyperkinetic heart syndrome].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1971, Aug-19, Volume: 89, Issue:22

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Output; Combat Disorders; Diagnosis, Differenti

1971