Clinical trials · California
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 12 recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT03642028RecruitingPhase 4
Sleep medicine study for PTSD-related sleep problems
This trial tests suvorexant, a sleep medicine, to help improve sleep disturbance in people with PTSD. It’s designed for adults who have had PTSD symptoms for at least a few months and also have insomnia.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05516277Recruiting
Insomnia care study for older adults with PTSD
This study tests a treatment plan for insomnia (trouble sleeping) in older adults who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to see whether improving sleep also supports heart and metabolic health (such as blood sugar and heart-related measures).
North Hills, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05701111Recruiting
School-based treatment for teens with trauma symptoms
This study tests a school-based approach to help teens who have experienced trauma and now have post-trauma symptoms. It also collects emotional and physical (biologic) information to understand how treatment may help.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT05780177Recruiting
Brief behavioral therapy for insomnia in PTSD veterans
This trial tests a short, structured behavioral program to help improve sleep problems (insomnia) in veterans who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may help you fall asleep easier and sleep more consistently while continuing your usual care when it’s stable.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04452500RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for PTSD symptoms in Veterans
This trial tests a study medicine that blocks the effects of cortisol (a stress hormone) to reduce PTSD symptoms in Veterans. It’s meant for people with ongoing PTSD symptoms and stable treatments, and it closely checks safety because the medicine can affect sleep, mood, and heart rhythm.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–69 - NCT04529031Recruiting
Study of reminder-based positive thinking for teens with PTSD
This study looks at whether a “reminder-focused positive thinking” approach can help teens with PTSD. It may benefit you by testing how certain cues and supportive thoughts affect PTSD symptoms and related wellbeing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 11–15 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07055633Recruiting
Improving cognitive rehab for veterans with concussion and PTSD
This trial tests a program to help veterans with memory, attention, or thinking problems after a mild concussion (mTBI) and with PTSD. It also looks at depression and sleep issues. The goal is to improve thinking and daily life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07220681Recruiting
Integrated Care for PTSD
This study tests whether combining different treatments can help Veterans with PTSD. It focuses on those who can receive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) at a VA site.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder studies listed above.
- San Francisco VA Medical Center · 4 studies
- VA San Diego Healthcare System · 3 studies
- Sharp Healthcare
- Stanford University
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System – Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
What taking part in a posttraumatic stress disorder 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.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there posttraumatic stress disorder clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 12 recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder studies with a site in California, 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 posttraumatic stress disorder study in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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 posttraumatic stress disorder 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 posttraumatic stress disorder studies open in California 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.