Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 10 recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder studies with a site in Massachusetts, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT06947538Recruiting
Stepped care for PTSD: a study at Boston Medical Center
This study tests a step-by-step approach to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you feel better by offering different treatment options based on your needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05663151Recruiting
Testing how prolonged exposure helps veterans with PTSD
This study looks at why a therapy called prolonged exposure (PE) helps people with PTSD. It includes veterans who want to start PE and checks certain safety and health factors to make sure PE can be used safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT02695953Enrolling by invitation
Study brain changes after trauma-focused therapy for PTSD
This study looks at how the brain works and how it changes after Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for people with PTSD. You might help researchers learn why this therapy helps and who may benefit most.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT02757339Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain differences in dissociation after abuse
This study looks at brain activity and biology in women who have PTSD or dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a history of childhood abuse or neglect. It may help researchers understand what causes “traumatic dissociation” and how it develops.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–89 - 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+ - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 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 - NCT07250061Recruiting
Self-help PTSD program for women veterans
This study tests a self-guided program to help women veterans with PTSD. You would work through coping skills on your own, with support from a group of other women veterans.
Boston, 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 - NCT06816329Recruiting
Stress and depression risk study for teenage girls
This study looks at how stress affects teenage girls who may be at higher risk for depression due to a parent's history. It involves MRI scans and daily surveys on a cell phone.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 13–15
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder studies listed above.
- McLean Hospital · 3 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 2 studies
- VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus · 2 studies
- Boston University
- Fully online study
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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 Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 10 recruiting posttraumatic stress disorder 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 posttraumatic stress disorder 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 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 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.