Clinical trials
Acute Stress Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting acute stress disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07852728RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for first responders after head injuries
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and overall well-being in first responders who have had a traumatic brain injury and still have symptoms. If you are a first responder dealing with ongoing brain injury symptoms, this study could help you find new ways to feel better.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07732374RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term results after hyperbaric oxygen therapy in veterans
This study follows veterans who previously finished a 40-session hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) program. It tracks how their memory, mood, and daily function are doing 12 weeks later, to understand long-term benefits.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT07654777Recruiting
Vitamin D for better performance in healthy adults
This study tests if taking vitamin D supplements can help young, healthy adults stay sharp and perform well under stress. You may be eligible if your current vitamin D level is low but not severely low.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT07610187Recruiting
Online trauma treatment for sexual abuse survivors
This trial tests an online treatment program called Restory that helps people cope with the emotional effects of sexual violence. You will use it from home, and it may help reduce your trauma-related distress.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07523360Recruiting
Digital therapy for distressing memories after trauma
This study tests a computer-based program designed to reduce the impact of intrusive memories that follow a traumatic event. If you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and have frequent intrusive memories, this might help ease their frequency and emotional weight.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–50 - NCT07511088Recruiting
Study of a supplement for mild stress in healthy adults
This study tests a dietary supplement for people who experience mild stress or anxiety at least once a week. You will fill out surveys on your phone or computer to see if the supplement helps you feel calmer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT07506395RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin group therapy for PTSD
This study tests if psilocybin-assisted group therapy can help people with moderate to severe PTSD. It is for veterans, first responders, female survivors of sexual violence, or Indigenous individuals.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–89 - NCT07495917Recruiting
Tetris game for reducing intrusive memories
This study tests whether playing Tetris after a brief memory reminder can help reduce the number of intrusive memories you experience after a traumatic event. It might help your brain process the memory in a way that makes it less intrusive.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–50 - NCT07430657Recruiting
Nurse-led PTSD treatment in your primary care clinic
This study tests whether a nurse can deliver a proven PTSD treatment in a primary care setting. If you have PTSD symptoms and get your regular checkups at Rush, this may offer you a more convenient way to get help without extra trips to a specialist.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07407946Recruiting
Blended trauma therapy with compassion for teens with PTSD
This trial tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy by combining in-person sessions with a digital app, and adding a compassion component. It may help teenagers with PTSD who are receiving child and adolescent psychiatric care.
UmeåAges 12–17 - NCT06706323Recruiting
Depression after heart surgery study
This study looks at depressive symptoms in people who have had heart bypass surgery. It aims to understand how patients feel emotionally after surgery and may help improve care.
ZurichAges 18–90 - NCT07214415RecruitingPhase 2
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury or mental health issues
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and quality of life in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety, or depression. You must have already tried at least one evidence-based therapy like CBT or EMDR.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07185126Recruiting
New PTSD therapy for children ages 6-14
This study tests a new therapy for children with PTSD. It aims to help children aged 6-14 reduce trauma symptoms by teaching them skills to manage distressing memories and feelings.
KyivAges 6–14 - NCT07176273Recruiting
Personalized PTSD Treatment for Veterans
This trial helps veterans with PTSD choose between two proven talk therapies—Prolonged Exposure (PE) or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—and uses a smartphone app to support their treatment. The goal is to see which approach works best for each person.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06975280Recruiting
PTSD therapy for unaccompanied refugee teens in Greece
This study tests a talking therapy (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help unaccompanied refugee minors aged 15-18 who have PTSD or stress symptoms from trauma. It aims to see if the therapy reduces distress and helps them feel better.
AthensAges 15–18 - NCT06982183RecruitingPhase 4
Propranolol and hydrocortisone effects on military performance
This trial studies how two medications—propranolol (a beta blocker often used for anxiety) and hydrocortisone (a steroid)—affect performance on military tasks. It aims to understand if these drugs help or hinder how soldiers perform under stress.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT06953687Recruiting
Shared decision making for PTSD treatment in active duty military
This trial tests a shared decision-making approach to help active duty military members with PTSD choose the best treatment for them. You and your doctor will work together to decide on a plan that fits your needs and values.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06925867Recruiting
Music therapy for PTSD
This study tests if listening to specially changed music can help people with PTSD get more benefit from a type of talk therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The therapy is daily for two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06820138RecruitingPhase 2
Focused ultrasound treatment for PTSD in veterans
This study tests a non-invasive treatment called focused ultrasound for veterans with PTSD. Focused ultrasound uses sound waves to target specific brain areas without surgery. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms like distress and anxiety.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 22–70 - NCT06770998Recruiting
EEG brain training for PTSD
This study tests a new kind of treatment for PTSD that uses a special brain training system called neurofeedback. You will learn to change your own brain activity in sessions that use EEG sensors on your head, and the goal is to reduce your PTSD symptoms without medication or talk therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06419959Recruiting
NightWare app for veterans with PTSD and sleep problems
This study tests a smartwatch app called NightWare that may reduce nightmares and improve sleep in veterans with PTSD. It could also help heart health by improving sleep quality.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 22–88 - NCT06381180RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cannabis for Veterans with PTSD
This study is testing whether cannabis can help veterans with PTSD feel better. It is for veterans who have used cannabis before and currently have PTSD symptoms.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT06215313Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two therapies for trauma memories
This study compares two types of therapy—EMDR and imagery rescripting—to help people who have upsetting memories or nightmares from past events. It's for people with depression or PTSD, and you'll need to come to therapy twice a week.
Eindhoven, North BrabantAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acute stress disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting acute stress disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acute stress disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute stress disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.