Sertraline as a treatment for PTSD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Mooney ◽  
Janette Oakley ◽  
Michael Ferriter ◽  
Raymond Travers

AbstractObjective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent psychological disorders. Methods to alleviate its symptoms range from ‘talking therapies’ to pharmaceutical interventions. Our objective was to carry out a systematic review of the effectiveness of sertraline, an SSRI, as a treatment for PTSD.Method: Databases were searched to identify relevant research on sertraline as a treatment for PTSD.Results: Five randomised control trials were identified, along with seven open trials and case series studies.Conclusions: The review and meta-analysis supported the use of sertraline for PTSD though further research on sub-group differences (eg. gender) is required.

2015 ◽  
Vol 206 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathew Hoskins ◽  
Jennifer Pearce ◽  
Andrew Bethell ◽  
Liliya Dankova ◽  
Corrado Barbui ◽  
...  

BackgroundPharmacological treatment is widely used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) despite questions over its efficacy.AimsTo determine the efficacy of all types of pharmacotherapy, as monotherapy, in reducing symptoms of PTSD, and to assess acceptability.MethodA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials was undertaken; 51 studies were included.ResultsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors were found to be statistically superior to placebo in reduction of PTSD symptoms but the effect size was small (standardised mean difference −0.23, 95% CI −0.33 to −0.12). For individual pharmacological agents compared with placebo in two or more trials, we found small statistically significant evidence of efficacy for fluoxetine, paroxetine and venlafaxine.ConclusionsSome drugs have a small positive impact on PTSD symptoms and are acceptable. Fluoxetine, paroxetine and venlafaxine may be considered as potential treatments for the disorder. For most drugs there is inadequate evidence regarding efficacy for PTSD, pointing to the need for more research in this area.


Author(s):  
Juan Manuel Millan-Alanis ◽  
Farid Carranza-Navarro ◽  
Humberto de León-Gutiérrez ◽  
Paloma C. Leyva-Camacho ◽  
Andrea Fernanda Guerrero-Medrano ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 264 ◽  
pp. 286-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Althobaiti ◽  
Nikolaos Kazantzis ◽  
Richard Ofori-Asenso ◽  
Lorena Romero ◽  
Jane Fisher ◽  
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Critical Care ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cássia Righy ◽  
Regis Goulart Rosa ◽  
Rodrigo Teixeira Amancio da Silva ◽  
Renata Kochhann ◽  
Celina Borges Migliavaca ◽  
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