Clinical trials · Massachusetts
PTSD clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 13 recruiting ptsd studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05267665Recruiting
Family-involved PTSD therapy coaching for Veterans
This study tests a brief way to include a Veteran’s family member to improve PTSD treatment results and help people stay engaged in care. It’s for Veterans who are just starting evidence-based PTSD therapy and have a closely involved family member who can participate too.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07260032Recruiting
Exercise study for PTSD and heart health
This study tests if a supervised exercise program can improve heart health in people with PTSD. It may help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05310097Recruiting
CPT therapy program with memory support for PTSD veterans
This study tests a counseling approach called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with added memory support tools. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms while also supporting day-to-day memory challenges common in PTSD.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05486793Recruiting
Study of treatment for PTSD symptoms during pregnancy
This study looks at a treatment approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or PTSD-like symptoms in pregnant people. It may help reduce PTSD symptoms during pregnancy, as long as you meet the symptom and care-planning requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05995678Recruiting
STEP Home Workshop for veterans adjusting to civilian life
This pilot study tests a workshop called STEP Home to help veterans who recently left the military and are having trouble readjusting. The goal is to improve their transition and reduce suicide risk.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06088303Recruiting
Improving PTSD treatment through better communication
This study tests if improving how you talk with your doctor can make PTSD treatment work better. You can join if you have PTSD and have been on stable medications for at least 4 weeks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06278922Recruiting
A therapy toolkit for Deaf people with alcohol and trauma issues
This study tests a therapy toolkit designed for Deaf or hard-of-hearing people who struggle with alcohol use and have experienced trauma. The therapy is provided in ASL via video sessions, and the goal is to see if it helps reduce drinking and PTSD symptoms.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06429293Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and heart health
This study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can improve heart health in people with PTSD. If you have PTSD and are at risk for or have heart disease, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07079761RecruitingPhase 2
PTSD treatment study with a hormone-like drug
This trial tests if a single infusion of allopregnanolone (a natural brain chemical) can help people with PTSD reduce fear responses and improve memory processing. It may offer a new way to treat PTSD by targeting how the brain stores traumatic memories.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT07245641Recruiting
Targeted brain stimulation for PTSD
This trial tests a new form of brain stimulation (called targeted accelerated TMS) to see if it can help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves daily sessions over a short period and may be an option if you have at least moderate PTSD symptoms and a stable treatment plan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07456696RecruitingPhase 3
TSND-201 for PTSD treatment study
This trial tests if an investigational drug called TSND-201 can help treat PTSD. It is for people who have tried at least one other PTSD treatment before.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
PTSD trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting ptsd studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 3 studies
- VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus · 3 studies
- Boston Medical Center
- Boston VA Healthcare System
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Lindus Health
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
- VA Boston 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.
PTSD trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there ptsd clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 13 recruiting ptsd studies with a site in Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.