Clinical trials
PTSD clinical trials
Below are recruiting ptsd clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 296 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06852469RecruitingPhase 4
GABA test for PTSD in veterans
This trial uses a medication called lorazepam to study how GABA receptors work in veterans with PTSD. It aims to learn more about brain chemistry related to PTSD and how it might affect treatment.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06856057Recruiting
Support for caregivers and kids after injury
This study helps parents and young children cope with stress after a hospital stay for an injury. It tests a program to improve mental health for both caregivers and kids.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06788678Recruiting
Web-based moral elevation for veterans with PTSD
This trial tests a website designed to help veterans with PTSD feel inspired by stories of others' good deeds, which may reduce PTSD symptoms. You would complete sessions online and answer questions about your experiences.
Temple, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06776523Recruiting
Psychological help study for refugees in Switzerland
This study tests a brief psychological program (Problem Management Plus, or PM+) to see if it helps refugees and asylum seekers feel better. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or down, this may be an option for you.
ZurichAges 16 years+ - 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 - NCT05837845RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA plus therapy versus therapy alone for severe PTSD
This Phase 2 study compares MDMA-assisted Cognitive Processing Therapy (a structured talk-therapy) to Cognitive Processing Therapy alone for Veterans with severe PTSD. It aims to see whether adding MDMA helps reduce PTSD symptoms and improve recovery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06740487Recruiting
AR therapy for PTSD in military members
This study tests a new therapy using augmented reality (a type of headset that adds digital images to what you see) to help treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in current or former military members. The therapy aims to make exposure therapy more effective by letting you face trauma-related situations in a controlled, virtual way.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06746818Enrolling by invitation
Building resilience in older adults with PTSD
This trial tests if a HeartMath-based program can help older adults improve resilience, reduce posttraumatic stress, and boost spiritual and psychosocial well-being. It may be an option if you are 60 or older and have experienced trauma.
Al MansurahAges 60 years+ - NCT06718387Recruiting
Psycho-education program for sexual violence victims
This trial studies whether a psycho-education program (learning about trauma and coping) helps victims of sexual violence who are being treated at a specific clinic. It aims to understand if taking part in this program improves well-being.
BordeauxAges 18–75 - NCT06636786RecruitingPhase 2
Medication to reduce stress symptoms after a car accident
This study tests whether a medication placed under the tongue can help prevent or reduce stress-related symptoms, like anxiety or post-traumatic stress, after a motor vehicle crash. It may help you feel better in the weeks following the accident.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–55 - NCT06630884RecruitingPhase 1
Immune response to trauma and fear
This study looks at how the body's immune and stress systems work together in people who have experienced trauma, by giving a harmless vaccine to temporarily boost inflammation. It may help explain why some people develop PTSD and others don't, which could lead to better treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06608277RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and nerve block for headache or PTSD after brain injury
This study tests if ketamine infusions or a stellate ganglion block (a numbing injection near the neck) can help people with long-term headaches or PTSD after a traumatic brain injury. It compares these treatments alone and together.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06586164Recruiting
Rehabilitation research for veterans with serious mental illness
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program for veterans with serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. If you join, you will help researchers see if this program improves daily functioning and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–83 - NCT06587919Enrolling by invitation
Brain training for pain after trauma
This trial tests a brain-training technique called EEG-neurofeedback to help people with ongoing pain after a traumatic event. It aims to retrain overactive brain networks to reduce pain and distress.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06573970RecruitingPhase 4
Atomoxetine for PTSD and executive function in veterans
This trial tests if the medication atomoxetine can improve thinking and memory in veterans with PTSD and attention difficulties. It may help those who have not responded fully to other treatments.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06577636RecruitingPhase 2
Dreaming with anesthesia for post-traumatic stress disorder
This study tests whether using anesthesia to induce dreaming can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to see if a therapy session under anesthesia can reduce PTSD symptoms and improve well-being.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06544408Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fast relief of PTSD
This study tests a rapid, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce PTSD symptoms. It aims to offer a faster way to help adults with PTSD feel better.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT05889741RecruitingPhase 2
Stellate nerve block plus prolonged therapy for PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether a procedure called a stellate ganglion block, combined with prolonged exposure therapy, can reduce PTSD symptoms in military members. It may help by targeting the body’s stress signaling while you work on trauma-related memories with guided therapy.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT05895006Recruiting
Study brain responses in PTSD using stimulation and brain scans
This study looks at how anxiety and stress show up in the brain in people with PTSD, using brain stimulation and brain scanning. If you’re eligible, it may help researchers understand your symptoms and how they relate to brain activity.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - NCT06434766Recruiting
Brain stimulation for PTSD treatment study
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation method called iTBS to see if it can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You would receive the treatment and be monitored for changes in your symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06418178RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing MDMA therapy dose for PTSD in veterans
This trial tests different doses of MDMA (a drug sometimes called 'ecstasy') combined with therapy to see which dose works best for treating PTSD in veterans. The goal is to find a safer, more effective dose to help reduce PTSD symptoms.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ptsd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 296 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.