Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 June 2014
Objective: 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.