Clinical trials
PTSD clinical trials
Below are recruiting ptsd clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 292 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06330779Recruiting
Trauma-adapted yoga for teens with PTSD or ADHD
This trial tests if a special yoga program helps teenagers with PTSD or ADHD feel better. It is designed to be safe and supportive for their mental health.
GothenburgAges 12–18 - NCT06335407RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new under-the-tongue med for alcohol use and trauma
This study tests a new sublingual (under-the-tongue) medication for people with alcohol use disorder who have also had a traumatic life event. It aims to see if the medication can help reduce drinking and related symptoms.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT06363968Recruiting
Eye tests to predict PTSD treatment response in veterans
This study looks at whether certain eye tests can help predict how well PTSD treatments work. It's for veterans with PTSD who are not taking certain medications and have no serious eye or health conditions.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06494319Recruiting
PTSD treatment app for veterans with combat trauma
This study tests a virtual training program and mobile app to help veterans manage PTSD from combat. It aims to reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
Houston, TexasAges 18–79 - 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 - NCT06552832Recruiting
A study on children playing with their mothers
This trial is exploring if children and their mothers can take part in a simple play-based activity at home. It will help researchers understand if this type of study is possible and helpful for families.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 1–50 - NCT06577636RecruitingPhase 2
Dream induction with anesthesia for PTSD
This trial tests whether inducing dreams during light anesthesia can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You'll have a low-risk procedure where doctors monitor your brain activity and guide dreams to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT05732155RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for Israeli veterans with PTSD
This study tests whether MDMA (the active ingredient in Ecstasy) given in therapy sessions can help Israeli special forces veterans with PTSD and moral injury. Participants will receive MDMA alongside talk therapy to see if it reduces symptoms.
AfulaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06630884RecruitingPhase 1
Immune response to stress after trauma
This study looks at how the immune system responds to a mild stress (a typhoid vaccine) in people who have been through trauma but do not have PTSD. It may help understand why some people are more susceptible to inflammation after trauma.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06636786RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing PTSD after a car crash with a dissolving tablet
This study tests a dissolving tablet (cyclobenzaprine) placed under the tongue to see if it can help prevent PTSD and reduce pain symptoms after a car accident. You would take the medication for 14 days and be followed for about 8 weeks.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–55 - NCT06642636Recruiting
Virtual reality before ICU for lung transplant patients
This study tests if a virtual reality experience before entering the ICU can help prepare you. It is for people waiting for a lung transplant.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–71 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06773338Recruiting
Can playing Tetris improve mental health for migrants?
This study tests if playing the game Tetris can help reduce stress and improve mood for Arabic-speaking immigrants who have applied for asylum. You would play Tetris a few times and report how you feel.
The Hague, NLAges 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+ - NCT06834867Recruiting
Family support to reduce depression and address partner violence in Nepal
This trial tests a program for married women, their husbands, and mothers-in-law to reduce depression and stop intimate partner violence. It includes counseling and support for families who want to stay together.
Kathmandu, BagmatiAges 15–24 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ptsd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 292 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.
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