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
- NCT05651295Recruiting
Smartphone precision study to improve emotion regulation
This trial tests a precision approach delivered through a smartphone to better track and target how you manage strong emotions. It may help if you have ongoing difficulty regulating emotions day to day.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05467683Recruiting
Breathing CO2 test to predict which anxiety therapies won’t work
This study uses a controlled breathing test (inhaling CO2 or breathing faster) to see if it can predict whether exposure-based therapy will help your anxiety disorder. If you are in the right group, the results may help doctors choose more effective treatment earlier.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06811311Recruiting
Hypnotherapy and Brain Activity in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study uses EEG (a brain wave test) to see how Ericksonian hypnotherapy, a gentle type of hypnosis, affects brain activity and anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who are not currently in treatment or taking medication for anxiety.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06549777Recruiting
Body-focused therapy for childhood trauma survivors
This trial tests a therapy that uses body awareness and movement to help adults who experienced child maltreatment and have trauma-related symptoms. It may help you feel safer and more connected.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18–100 - NCT06826937Recruiting
Short-term recall therapy for severe PTSD
This study tests a new therapy that uses short-term recall and reprocessing to help people with severe PTSD. It may help you if you have strong PTSD symptoms and are not currently in crisis or have certain other mental health conditions.
BeershebaAges 18–70 - NCT06918899Recruiting
Study on complex PTSD in trauma-exposed children
This study looks at complex PTSD in children and teens (ages 7 to 18) who have been through at least one traumatic event. It aims to better understand what factors are related to this condition.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - 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 - NCT06670079Recruiting
Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in pregnant patients
This trial tests if prolonged exposure therapy, a type of talk therapy for PTSD, is safe and helpful for pregnant people. If you have PTSD and are early in your pregnancy, this treatment may help you process trauma and feel better.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT06577636RecruitingPhase 2
Dreaming with anesthesia for post-traumatic stress disorder
This study tests whether using anesthesia to induce dreaming can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to see if a therapy session under anesthesia can reduce PTSD symptoms and improve well-being.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05565352Enrolling by invitation
Ketamine safety study for people in inpatient psychiatric care
This trial looks at whether ketamine is safe and well-tolerated for certain mental health conditions when given in a hospital setting. It may help teams better understand side effects and comfort for people who may be offered ketamine.
GdanskAges 18–90 - NCT07382323Recruiting
Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06371404Recruiting
Brain imaging study of stress and alcohol use disorders
This study uses a special brain scan to look at how stress and alcohol use affect the brain. It may help people with PTSD, alcohol use disorder, or healthy volunteers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07407829Recruiting
Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
StockholmAges 20–64 - 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 - NCT06975852Recruiting
Follow-up study on children after trauma
This study follows up on children who were seen one year ago after a traumatic event. Researchers want to see how they are doing now and if they need more support.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - NCT06854328Recruiting
Prism PTSD study for adolescents
This trial tests a new non-invasive device that uses brain imaging to help treat PTSD symptoms in teens and young adults. It may be a good option if you haven't yet completed a full course of trauma-focused therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT04701723Recruiting
Breathing training to help after trauma stress
This pilot study tests whether “cardiac coherence” breathing exercises can help prevent ongoing (chronic) post-traumatic stress disorder after a recent traumatic event. It’s meant for people who are newly dealing with an acute stress reaction, soon after the event.
Saint-PaulAges 18 years+ - NCT06792175Enrolling by invitation
Using speech to detect mental health conditions
This study uses a computer program to listen to your speech and see if it can help detect mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions. It may help find new ways to diagnose conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and others earlier.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 13–60 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07490717Enrolling by invitation
Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05491538Recruiting
Work-focused social skills training for veterans with mental illness
This study tests a program to help veterans with serious mental illness improve social skills for work and find jobs near the VA. It aims to see if the program is acceptable and feasible for participants.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 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.
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.