Clinical trials · Atlanta, GA
PTSD clinical trials in Atlanta
We’re tracking 9 recruiting ptsd studies with a site in or near Atlanta — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Atlanta
- NCT05746572Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy plus exposure therapy for PTSD
This Phase 2 study tests whether MDMA combined with therapy that uses exposure (gradual confronting of trauma memories) can reduce PTSD symptoms. It may help people who meet PTSD criteria, can follow strict safety rules, and can complete medicine-session monitoring.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21–70 - NCT07558759Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Study for Psychiatric Conditions
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference to help treat psychiatric conditions. Researchers will use MRI scanning and specialized stimulation equipment to see if this approach is safe and helpful.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT06296186Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans in substance use recovery
This trial tests a condensed form of prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in veterans who are also receiving treatment for a substance use disorder. The goal is to help you process trauma and reduce substance use together.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07288151RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA with Exposure Therapy for PTSD
This trial tests whether MDMA (the drug in ecstasy) combined with a type of talk therapy called massed exposure therapy can help treat PTSD. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked well enough.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21–70 - 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.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT02560805RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs that affect stress nerves and blood pressure in PTSD
This Phase 2 study looks at how stress-related nerve activity and a hormone called angiotensin II may be involved in PTSD, and how specific blood-pressure-related medicines affect the body. You may be eligible if you are a PTSD patient (or a matched control without PTSD) and meet safety criteria.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT04437498Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for veterans with mild brain injury and PTSD
This study looks at whether stimulating the vagus nerve can improve symptoms in veterans who have mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you qualify, you may be offered a device-based treatment and monitored for safety and symptom changes.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–55 - NCT05751473Recruiting
Reducing PTSD symptoms for first responders and frontline health workers
This study tests a way to help reduce PTSD symptoms in first responders and frontline healthcare workers. You may join a main treatment study, and some participants may also take part in follow-up questions to learn what helped.
Carrollton, GeorgiaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Atlanta
Institutions with a site for the recruiting ptsd studies listed above.
- Atlanta VA Medical Center · 3 studies
- Emory University · 3 studies
- Grady Health System
- Tanner Health System
- VA Atlanta Healthcare System
What taking part in a ptsd study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting ptsd studies in Georgia.
Common questions
- Are there ptsd clinical trials near Atlanta?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 9 recruiting ptsd studies with a site near Atlanta, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a ptsd study near Atlanta?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Atlanta to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Atlanta, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a ptsd trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New ptsd studies open near Atlanta regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.