Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trials
35 recruiting trials for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Eligibility criteria explained in plain English.
Recruiting Trials
Clinical trial data sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Always consult your doctor before considering any clinical trial.
NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to accelerate diverse disease research using cells from the body (such as skin or blood...
Cannabidiol as a Treatment for PTSD and PTSD Comorbid With TBI
This will be a randomized placebo controlled study to test the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Subjects, 120 in...
Improving Sleep in Veterans With the Polytrauma Clinical Triad
The "polytrauma clinical triad" (PCT), a highly disabling constellation of factors, is defined by the coexistence of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and...
Non-Trauma Intervention to Treat PTSD for Veterans and Service Members Suffering From a TBI
The investigators want to test a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) especially designed for military veterans and service members with mild or moderate traumatic...
Morning Bright Light to Improve Sleep Quality in Veterans
One of the principal complicating factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sleep-wake disturbances (e.g., insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and circadian...
Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation for PTSD and Sleep
In this study, our objective is to determine the effect of two different nerve stimulation types in changing sleep architecture.
Retinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease
This study aims to develop and evaluate biomarkers using non-invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) as well as ultra-widefield (UWF) fundus...
Effects of a Digital Diary on the Psychological Well-being of Former ICU Patients.
Previous research on the impact of a diary on mental symptoms of PICS, PICS-F, and quality of life in former ICU patients and their relatives has focused specifically on a paper...
Being Safe, Healthy, And Positively Empowered (BSHAPE) Intervention Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate a trauma informed digital multicomponent intervention design to improve health and safety outcomes for women with lifetime exposures to...
Enhancing Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Cognitive Dyscontrol (R33)
The proposed project aims to test the cognitive and neural effects of a cognitive training in a sample of individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, or traumatic...
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Veterans With Moderate to Severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This randomized, double-blind, single-site phase II 2-arm study will investigate the safety and preliminary efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy compared with low dose...
PTSD of Surgeons or Anesthesiologists on Prognosis of Surgical Patients
The objective of this prospective cohort study is to explore the association between the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in surgeons and anesthesiologists and...
Interest of Cardiac Coherence in the Prevention of Chronic Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Pilot Study
ThThe aim of this study is to determinate the potential benefits of a respiratory training program (cardiac coherence, CC) in patients suffering from acute stress disorder, after...
Evaluation of the Parenting in the Moment Online Program for Forcibly Displaced Families
This Randomized Controlled Trial will test the effectiveness of the Parenting in the Moment (PIM) online parenting program for parents with experiences of forced displacement....
Building Resilience at Schools: Emotional and Biological Assessment and Treatment of Traumatic Stress
In the last four years alone, residents of Puerto Rico have experienced a slew of natural disasters including Hurricane Maria in 2017, earthquakes in 2019 and 2020, the continued...
A Hybrid 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Partner-Assisted Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
PTSD occurs in up to 17% of post-9/11 US Service Members and is associated with long-term functional impairment, family problems, unemployment, and suicidality. Trauma-focused...
Pimavanserin for Insomnia in Veterans With PTSD
This is a preliminary randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing pimavanserin 34mg at bedtime vs. placebo for the treatment of insomnia associated with...
Disrupting Fear-based Memory Consolidation
This project represents a unique collaborative opportunity to pursue the essential proof-of-principle demonstration that non-invasive interference of sensory cortical memory...
Intensive Treatment Versus Standard Weekly Prolonged Exposure for Adults With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a novel, massed treatment format of prolonged exposure to gold standard trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (weekly delivered...
OSA PAP Treatment for Veterans With SUD and PTSD on Residential Treatment Unit
Substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur and having both disorders is associated with greater psychological and functional...
Sleep and Emotion Processing in Adolescent Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize the role of sleep, emotion processing, and daily affect in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether improving sleep...
Short-Term Recall and Reprocess Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short-term behavioral intervention, based on imaginal and in-vivo exposure and psychodynamic reprocessing, works on alleviating...
Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming
The current project aims to design and implement an 8-week Virtual Reality Adventure Therapy Exergaming (V-RATE) intervention focused on women veterans. A randomized controlled...
An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of TSND-201 for the Treatment of PTSD (EMPOWER-1)
This study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of TSND-201 in adults with PTSD. Eligible participants will enter a 4-week Treatment Period where they will be randomized 1:1:1...
Building Ukraine's Strength in PTSD Treatment and Research
The Lux4UA project aims to support mental health treatment in Ukraine, especially for those who have experienced traumatic events due to the ongoing conflict and forced...
Silexan in the Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Trial
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and debilitating mental illness. Current treatments for PTSD include psychotherapy and antidepressant medications. Many patients...
Effectiveness of Trauma Therapy Using Prolonged Exposure for Patients With PTSD and a Comorbid Psychotic Disorder
Psychosis patients with comorbid PTSD will be treated with trauma therapy.
MDMA-Assisted CBCT for PTSD vs CBCT RCT
This study aims to evaluate the safety, feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of MDMA-assisted Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) versus CBCT alone for the...
Department of Defense PTSD Adaptive Platform Trial - Master Protocol
This is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate multiple potential pharmacotherapeutic interventions for PTSD utilizing an adaptive...
General Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Co-Morbidities in Healthcare Workers Consequent to COVID-19
It is expected that large numbers of healthcare workers will experience a broad range of psychological reactions and symptoms including anxiety, depression, moral distress, and...
Early Support After Exposure to Trauma
A significant proportion of people who are exposed to traumatic events suffer from post-traumatic sequelae, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Indicated preventive...
The Impact of AMPA Receptor Blockade on Ketamine's Anti-Suicidal Effects
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that the anti-depressant and anti-suicidal effects of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist Ketamine is...
Experience of Staying in Intensive Care and Impact on Quality of Life
It now seems well established that post-traumatic stress disorder following a stay in intensive care is one of the factors that affects patients' quality of life after they leave...
People Bereaved by Violent Death : Negative Event Biases and Temporal Perception
A violent death is defined by its brutality, unexpectedness and is secondary to an external cause (suicide, homicide, accident). Bereavement following a violent death constitutes...
CO2 Reactivity as a Biomarker of Non-Response to Exposure-Based Therapy
Anxiety-, obsessive-compulsive and trauma- and stressor-related disorders reflect a significant public health problem. This study is designed to evaluate the predictive power of a...
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently 35 clinical trials for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, with 35 actively recruiting participants. These include trials across all phases from early-stage Phase 1 to late-stage Phase 3.
To join a clinical trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, review the eligibility criteria on the trial detail pages, then talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you. Your doctor can help you evaluate the potential benefits and risks.
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies that test whether a treatment is effective and monitor side effects. There are 2 Phase 3 trials for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, representing treatments closest to potential FDA approval.
Clinical trials follow strict safety protocols overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the FDA. Participants are monitored closely and can withdraw at any time. Always discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Trial data sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. This site does not provide medical advice — always talk to your doctor about clinical trial participation.