Clinical trials
Posttraumatic Stress Symptom clinical trials
Below are recruiting posttraumatic stress symptom clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 41 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07756723RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing PTSD treatments for veterans with substance use
This study compares two proven treatments for veterans who have both PTSD and substance use problems. It aims to find which treatment works best to help with trauma recovery.
Coatesville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542431Recruiting
How Dog Adoption Helps Veterans With Stress and Mental Health
This study explores whether adopting and training a shelter dog can improve stress symptoms and overall mental health in military veterans. Researchers will follow veterans in the Fort Lauderdale area who adopt dogs through the Humane Society to see if the bond with a trained dog helps their wellbeing.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07710417RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Float therapy for healthcare workers with PTSD
This study tests whether floating in a shallow pool of water can help reduce PTSD and stress-related symptoms in first responders and emergency medical personnel. If you're a healthcare worker struggling with work-related trauma, this floating therapy might offer relief.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–64 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT07313280Enrolling by invitation
PTSD and chronic pain therapy study for women
This study looks at how a psychological program can help women with chronic pain conditions linked to central sensitization (where the nervous system stays on high alert) and PTSD. It aims to reduce pain and stress symptoms.
Málaga, MálagaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07219056Recruiting
Sound therapy for adults with trauma and addiction
This trial tests a sound-based program (Safe & Sound Protocol) to help adults with both trauma and substance use disorder in residential treatment. It aims to see if this gentle listening therapy can calm the nervous system and support recovery.
Wernersville, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT06449326Recruiting
Brain imaging and stimulation study for PTSD in veterans
This study uses brain scans and a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to help reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. You may be eligible if you have ongoing PTSD symptoms and are on stable medication.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18–80 - NCT07165834Recruiting
Sexuality after sexual trauma: a group therapy study
This study explores how a psychoeducational group can help people reclaim their sexuality after sexual trauma. It aims to understand the struggles and successes of healing in a supportive setting.
SkienAges 18–65 - NCT06706323Recruiting
Depression after heart surgery study
This study looks at depressive symptoms in people who have had heart bypass surgery. It aims to understand how patients feel emotionally after surgery and may help improve care.
ZurichAges 18–90 - 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+ - 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.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06989957RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin and MDMA therapy for PTSD in veterans
This study tests whether a combination of two investigational drugs, psilocybin and MDMA, can help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You would receive the drugs in a controlled setting and be monitored closely.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT05427708Recruiting
Breathing training to reduce anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether specific respiratory (breathing) training can reduce anxiety symptoms and fear responses. It may help people who have several kinds of anxiety or trauma-related anxiety, especially if they are not on anxiety medicines or only stable on them.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06185244Recruiting
Online trauma therapy for teens with PTSD
This study tests an online therapy for teenagers with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you deal with trauma, and you and your parent take part from home.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT06464432Recruiting
Complex PTSD treatment test for Egyptians in cities
This study is testing a therapy for Complex PTSD that has been adapted to fit Egyptian culture. It aims to see if the treatment helps people with severe trauma and provides a better way to diagnose the condition in Egypt.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT05776056RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for PTSD with memory and thinking problems
This study tests whether methylphenidate, a medication commonly used for attention issues, can help veterans with PTSD who also have memory or concentration problems. The goal is to see if it improves these cognitive symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT04335487Recruiting
Online therapy program for PTSD symptoms in public safety workers
This study tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (an online talk-therapy style program that helps you manage thoughts and feelings) to reduce PTSD symptoms in public safety personnel. You may be able to join if you have PTSD-like symptoms and can safely take part in online treatment.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 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.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18–69 - NCT04877093RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose clonidine for PTSD nightmares in veterans
This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose clonidine can reduce PTSD symptoms and especially nightmares in U.S. veterans. You’d be screened for PTSD severity and current treatments, then asked to visit the clinic as scheduled to see if the treatment helps.
Wauwatosa, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04959695Recruiting
PE Coach app for veterans with PTSD therapy
This study tests whether a mobile app called “PE Coach” can support PTSD treatment (Prolonged Exposure therapy) for veterans. It may help you stay engaged with therapy sessions done in-person or by video/telehealth using a phone or tablet.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–65 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for posttraumatic stress symptom?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 41 recruiting posttraumatic stress symptom 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 posttraumatic stress symptom 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 posttraumatic stress symptom 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.