Clinical trials
Post-Traumatic Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting post-traumatic stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 143 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07033741Recruiting
EMDR therapy for depression symptoms study
This trial studies whether EMDR therapy helps reduce depressive symptoms and what factors predict improvement. It is open to patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or dissociation symptoms.
Turin, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07165782Recruiting
Video texts for PTSD in youth
This study tests if brief videos sent by text message can help reduce PTSD symptoms in youth aged 15 to 25. If you have PTSD symptoms and live in Canada, you may be able to join from home using your phone.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 15–25 - NCT07196332Recruiting
Recovering sleep after a car accident
This study tests a remote therapy program to help people who have been in a car accident and are at risk for PTSD. The goal is to see if improving sleep soon after a trauma can prevent PTSD symptoms.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07199361Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for chronic pain after injury or surgery
This study tests a non-invasive magnetic device placed on the skin to see how it relieves chronic pain caused by a past injury or surgery. It may help people who have had pain for at least three months and take medication for it.
Miami, FloridaAges 19–80 - NCT07204535Recruiting
PTSD after brachytherapy for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether women who receive internal radiation (brachytherapy) for cervical cancer may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to understand emotional distress after treatment.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07306676Recruiting
PTSD after early miscarriage
This study looks at post-traumatic stress after a miscarriage that happens early in pregnancy (up to 14 weeks). It aims to understand how people feel emotionally and mentally after this experience.
Krakow, MalopolskaAges 18–45 - NCT07309302Recruiting
Online brain training for PTSD: a remote study
This study tests whether online cognitive training can help people with PTSD. It is fully remote and requires a computer with a camera.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07339891Recruiting
ICU stay experience and impact on quality of life
This study looks at how your stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) affected your life and well-being afterward. By answering a short questionnaire, you can help doctors understand what patients go through and improve care for future ICU patients.
StrasbourgAges 1.5 years+ - NCT06690151Recruiting
Babies with heart defects and development support
This study looks at how a serious heart condition before birth may affect a baby's brain development. It follows babies and their parents to better understand and support these children as they grow.
Nantes, Loire AtlantiqueAges Any age - NCT07372586Recruiting
Behavioral health support after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care model for mental health and recovery after an ICU stay. You might qualify if you visit the MUSC ICU Recovery Clinic within six months of leaving the hospital.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT01627301Recruiting
Study of stress-related body overactivity in people with PTSD
This study looks at how the body’s stress system works in veterans with PTSD compared with veterans without PTSD. You may be asked about blood pressure, lifestyle, and health conditions to see whether the study measures differences that could help future treatment.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT02242110Recruiting
Brief treatment to reduce trauma nightmares in bipolar adults
This trial tests a short therapy to help adults who have frequent trauma-related nightmares. It focuses on people with bipolar disorder whose nightmares have been happening regularly for at least a month.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT02469662Recruiting
Study of outcomes after Nexel total elbow replacement
This study looks at how well the Nexel total elbow replacement works over time for people who need an elbow replacement due to pain, damage, or instability. It may help the doctors understand which patients benefit most and what results to expect.
Golden, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07407946Recruiting
Blended trauma therapy with compassion for teens with PTSD
This trial tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy by combining in-person sessions with a digital app, and adding a compassion component. It may help teenagers with PTSD who are receiving child and adolescent psychiatric care.
UmeåAges 12–17 - NCT07422077Recruiting
Stress study for ICU recovery patients
This trial tests whether a special relaxation technique (ERCS) can lower stress for people recovering in a post-ICU rehabilitation unit. If you're an adult in this unit, you may be able to join.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07447089Recruiting
EMDR therapy for cancer patients with PTSD
This study tests a treatment combining group and individual EMDR therapy to help cancer patients who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their diagnosis or treatment.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT07458100Recruiting
Step-by-step digital therapy for emotional disorders
This trial tests a digital stepped-care program for people with emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or eating disorders. It uses online tools to help manage symptoms, and you may access different levels of support based on your needs.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07488819Recruiting
Brain imaging study for people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT07499440RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new medicine, HB-1, for PTSD
This trial tests an experimental medicine, HB-1, as a potential treatment for PTSD. It is a 8-week study to see if the medicine is safe and if it reduces PTSD symptoms. You must have a stable medication routine and be willing to take the study pill daily.
Bruce, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18–65 - NCT07506395RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin group therapy for PTSD
This study tests if psilocybin-assisted group therapy can help people with moderate to severe PTSD. It is for veterans, first responders, female survivors of sexual violence, or Indigenous individuals.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–89
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for post-traumatic stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 143 recruiting post-traumatic stress 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 post-traumatic stress 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 post-traumatic stress 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.