A systematic review and network meta-analysis examined research on four types of treatment for children with post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy was the clear winner.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers faced several mental health challenges, experiencing repeated exposure to life-threatening situations that increased their risk of PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
After a three-year negotiation, the FDA has dropped its objection to allowing patients to self-titrate dosing of smoked cannabis. But regulators want to see additional information about the device that will be used for inhalation.
In June, an FDA advisory committee voted against approval of midomafetamine capsules (MDMA) for adults living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Patients with PTSD in the clinical trials of midomafetamine were able to guess whether they received treatment or placebo. Regulators and advisory committee members said this could have impacted efficacy results. FDA’s decision is expected by Aug. 11, 2024.