A step forward
Commenting on the study, retired Col. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, chair of psychiatry, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, said she was “pleased” to see that this study was conducted and that she was pleased with the results.
Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie
“It’s been 20 years since 9/11, and wars are pretty much forgotten, but people are still suffering from the effects of traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder. These are not conditions that go away quickly or lightly. They do take work,” said Dr. Ritchie, who was not involved with the research.
Finding therapies besides medication that are helpful is “good and is a step forward. The more alternatives we have, the better,” she concluded.
The study was supported in part by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. McGeary and Dr. Ritchie have reported no relevant financial relationships.
A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.