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Lead
NYU Langone Health
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. 18-65 years of age
2. Chronic (at least one month post-trauma) DSM-5 PTSD symptoms
3. CAPS-5 Past Month score ≥ 26
4. Meets current DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis
5. Stable medications for 3 or more months by the time of study entrance (with the exception of benzodiazepines)
6. Willing and able to provide informed consent
You may not be if
1. History of stellate ganglion block treatment
2. Allergy to local anesthetics (e.g. ropivacaine, bupivacaine)
3. Allergy to iodinated contrast agents
4. Diagnosis of bipolar I disorder with a past year manic episode
5. Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or psychotic symptoms
6. Diagnosis of current moderate or severe substance use disorder
7. History of neurological disease (that involves the brain), seizure, or significant head trauma (i.e., extended loss of consciousness, neurological sequelae, or known structural brain lesion)
8. Significant recent suicidal ideation or significant suicidal behavior in the past 12 months or suicidal ideation with imminent risk that warrants a higher level of care
9. Concurrent trauma focused psychotherapy
10. Pregnancy (to be ruled out by urine ß-HCG)
11. Metallic implants or devices contraindicating magnetic resonance imaging by interfering with patient safety or fMRI data collection; cases will be cleared by the Principal Investigator and Center for Brain Imaging
12. Morbid obesity (BMI \>4 kg/m2)
13. Current use of opioids, cocaine, or benzodiazepines (as assessed by urine toxicology)
14. Self-injurious behavior that involves suicidal intent, requires medical attention, or occurs daily.
15. Cardiac conditions or any prior heart surgeries
16. Respiratory conditions such as COPD or untreated asthma
