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Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment-Resistant Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can develop following exposure to traumatic events and is characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and cognition, and heightened arousal.A woman in her late 20s with bipolar I disorder, PTSD, and anorexia nervosa, binge-purge subtype, demonstrated minimal response to multiple medication trials targeting PTSD symptoms.Following administration of a stellate ganglion block (SGB), symptom scores decreased on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) and the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), although residual symptoms remained.This case highlights the potential role of SGB as an off-label therapeutic option for PTSD.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.117912

Author: Elizabeth Francis

Institution: Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7221800767