Use of Quetiapine as an Add on Therapy in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A Multicentre, Parallel Group, Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of the Use of Quetiapine as an Add on Therapy in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how effective quetiapine versus placebo is when added to an existing therapy, in reducing the symptoms of PTSD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hospitalised and non-hospitalised patients / Veteran or Civilian / Have had symptoms of PTSD for a minimum of 12 months prior to giving consent to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of psychotic condition / quetiapine or other anti-psychotics not worked previously / Taking prohibited medications (mood stabilizers / substance abuse)