Clinical trials
PTSD clinical trials
Below are recruiting ptsd clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 291 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07523685Recruiting
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for PTSD Treatment
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) to help reduce PTSD symptoms. The device is worn on the skin and may help ease trauma-related stress and anxiety.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07570654RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing COMP360 for post-traumatic stress disorder
This study tests whether COMP360, a new treatment, can help people with PTSD feel better and cope with their symptoms. The research team will measure how safe it is and how well it works over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07368166Recruiting
A study to measure PTSD-related daily life challenges in children
This trial tests a questionnaire called PTSD-iMPACT that helps measure how PTSD affects a child's daily life. It is designed for children and teens who may or may not have a PTSD diagnosis, and their caregivers.
AachenAges 7–18 - NCT06755710Recruiting
Patient engagement study for PTSD treatment
This trial tests whether a program that helps people actively take part in their PTSD treatment leads to better outcomes. It is designed for adults with PTSD, including refugees, and aims to improve treatment engagement and results.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05147948Recruiting
Online therapy for PTSD plus chronic pain symptoms
This trial tests an iACT program (a structured, online skills-based therapy) for people who have both PTSD symptoms and chronic pain that affects daily life. It may help you learn ways to better handle distress and improve everyday functioning.
LundAges 18–65 - NCT05421494Recruiting
Written therapy to reduce PTSD symptoms
This trial tests whether “written exposure therapy” (writing about your upsetting experience in a structured way) can reduce PTSD symptoms. It may help you feel less distressed and sleep better, depending on your situation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06096740Recruiting
Talking therapy for PTSD and its effects on the brain
This study looks at how a specific type of talk therapy affects the way your brain processes rewards. You'd join a group that either starts therapy right away or waits a bit before starting. Your brain activity will be scanned with an MRI to see changes.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06386003RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin and talk therapy for chronic PTSD
This trial tests whether a medication called psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help people with long-term PTSD when combined with a specific type of talk therapy. The goal is to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms more than therapy alone.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06522022Recruiting
PTSD screening in pregnant Black women
This study wants to learn more about how to screen for PTSD in pregnant Black women during their first trimester. If you join, you'll help doctors understand how trauma affects pregnancy and find better ways to support women like you.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 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+ - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07225049Recruiting
Integrated treatment for PTSD and chronic pain
This study tests a combined therapy for people who have both PTSD and chronic pain. It aims to see if treating both conditions together is more helpful than treating them separately.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07280065RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a smartphone tool for PTSD diagnosis
This study tests a new tool (Senseye) that uses an iPhone camera to help diagnose PTSD. You will have a few video visits and answer questions about your mood and experiences.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07318181Recruiting
PTSD treatment research for adults in Ukraine
This study provides PTSD treatment for adults in Ukraine and measures whether symptoms improve. It aims to help people with distressing PTSD symptoms that affect their daily life.
KyivAges 18–65 - NCT07351305Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans and service members with a brain injury
This study tests a non-trauma therapy for PTSD in veterans and service members who also have a mild or moderate brain injury. It aims to help with PTSD symptoms without focusing on the traumatic event itself.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06648928Enrolling by invitation
App for reducing PTSD in Florida 9/11 responders
This study is testing a mobile app called PTSD Coach, along with support from a clinician, to help World Trade Center responders in Florida reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress. It may be a good fit if you have some PTSD symptoms but not severe alcohol or drug use, and you are not already receiving PTSD treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges Any age - NCT05776056RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for PTSD with memory and thinking problems
This study tests whether methylphenidate, a medication commonly used for attention issues, can help veterans with PTSD who also have memory or concentration problems. The goal is to see if it improves these cognitive symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT07771530RecruitingPhase 2
Medication or dog therapy for PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether a combination of two medications (reboxetine and Ritalin) is more effective than dog-assisted therapy for reducing PTSD symptoms. Participation involves either taking the medications or attending dog therapy sessions.
HaifaAges 18–70 - NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07222306Enrolling by invitation
Cannabis, brain inflammation, and suicidal thoughts brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how cannabis affects inflammation and suicidal thoughts. You may join if you're already in a related study and can safely undergo MRI and PET scans.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ptsd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 291 recruiting ptsd 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 ptsd 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 ptsd 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.