Clinical trials
Stress Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting stress disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 396 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07069517Recruiting
Fast treatment for insomnia, nightmares, and PTSD
This study tests a combined program to help active-duty military and veterans with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. It aims to see if a short treatment can improve sleep and reduce PTSD symptoms without starting new medications or other therapies.
Kileen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07071350RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing heart rate for persistent concussion symptoms in military veterans
This trial tests a treatment designed to improve heart rate variability, which may help reduce long-term concussion symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and trouble sleeping. It is for military veterans who have had a mild concussion more than a year ago and still have ongoing symptoms.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07052474Recruiting
Intensive trauma therapy for teens with PTSD
This study tests a short, intensive trauma-focused treatment for teenagers aged 13 to 17 with PTSD. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for teens and their families.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT07040462Recruiting
Parent-child therapy after the 2023 Turkish earthquake
This study tests a therapy for young children (ages 3–6) and their parents who lived through the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. It aims to help kids heal from trauma by improving the parent-child bond through weekly sessions.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–65 - NCT07024628Recruiting
Heat safety messages from your doctor
This study tests whether health tips sent by text or email from your family doctor can help you stay safe during heat waves. If you live in Eastern Ontario and have a regular primary care provider, you may be able to join and get these messages.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07010770Recruiting
CPT therapist training study for VA clinicians
This study tests a training program for therapists who want to learn Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Veterans. You will take part in training and supervision for 9 months to see which methods work best.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07011940Recruiting
Walk with me for grief after pregnancy or infant loss
This study tests a program called Walk With Me to help people cope with grief after losing a pregnancy or a baby shortly after birth. It is for those who are in the first month after the loss, live in the US, and speak English or Spanish.
Eugene, OregonAges 15 years+ - NCT07009158RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ketamine plus therapy for pain and PTSD
This trial tests if ketamine combined with talk therapy helps people with both chronic pain and PTSD. Participants receive ketamine through an IV in group therapy sessions over several weeks, with the goal of reducing pain and PTSD symptoms.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT06990191Recruiting
Partner-assisted PTSD therapy study for veterans
This study tests whether having your partner help you with a type of talk therapy (prolonged exposure) can improve your PTSD symptoms more than doing the therapy alone. It is designed for veterans in a steady relationship whose partner does not have PTSD.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06988787Recruiting
Resilience therapy for veterans after trauma
This study tests a program to help female veterans who have experienced intimate partner violence or military sexual trauma and have stress symptoms. It aims to improve emotional well-being and resilience.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06957067Recruiting
PTSD Therapy Switch Study for Veterans
This study tests whether switching PTSD therapies or staying with one approach works better for veterans. It aims to reduce dropout and improve mental health outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06956781Recruiting
Finding the best treatment for childhood PTSD
This study tests different ways to help children ages 8-17 who have PTSD after a traumatic event. It looks at how to best support both the child and their caregiver through therapy and surveys.
Rochester, New YorkAges 8–17 - NCT06954025Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
MDMA therapy for PTSD inpatients
This trial tests whether high-dose MDMA, given during intensive inpatient therapy, can help people with PTSD that hasn't improved with other treatments. It takes place at a specialized trauma center and involves several therapy sessions with the drug.
OegstgeestAges 18 years+ - NCT06953687Recruiting
Shared decision making for PTSD treatment in active duty military
This trial tests a shared decision-making approach to help active duty military members with PTSD choose the best treatment for them. You and your doctor will work together to decide on a plan that fits your needs and values.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06952933Recruiting
Trauma and resilience in adults with congenital heart disease
This study surveys adults with congenital heart disease to understand how psychological trauma and resilience affect their health. You would complete online questionnaires about your experiences and coping.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931093Recruiting
Group writing therapy for teens with complex PTSD
This study tests a type of group writing therapy for adolescents with complex PTSD. The goal is to see if it helps reduce trauma symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 10–18 - NCT06925867Recruiting
Music therapy for PTSD
This study tests if listening to specially changed music can help people with PTSD get more benefit from a type of talk therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The therapy is daily for two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06902974RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD from sexual assault
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic drug given in a supportive therapy setting, can help women heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by a sexual assault that happened 6 or more months ago. You'll receive the drug during supervised sessions and attend therapy visits to see if it reduces your PTSD symptoms.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT03170440Recruiting
Non-invasive nerve stimulation for PTSD and sleep
This study tests a non-invasive way to stimulate nerves without surgery in people with PTSD, especially looking at sleep and related symptoms. It may help by improving how your nervous system and sleep patterns work over time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT06820138RecruitingPhase 2
Focused ultrasound treatment for PTSD in veterans
This study tests a non-invasive treatment called focused ultrasound for veterans with PTSD. Focused ultrasound uses sound waves to target specific brain areas without surgery. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms like distress and anxiety.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 22–70 - NCT05244564Recruiting
PTSD app treatment comparison: monitor vs AR 3MDR
This trial tests whether two different ways of delivering an “AR 3MDR” PTSD therapy work better than a standard computer monitor approach. You may be eligible if you have PTSD and can do the required walking session on a treadmill safely.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stress disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 396 recruiting stress disorder 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 stress disorder 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 stress disorder 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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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.