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
- NCT05646732Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for PTSD in adults
This study uses MRI brain scans and a noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) to better understand PTSD in the brain. It may help researchers identify brain patterns linked to PTSD and how brain stimulation affects them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06363968Recruiting
Eye tests to predict PTSD treatment response in veterans
This study looks at whether certain eye tests can help predict how well PTSD treatments work. It's for veterans with PTSD who are not taking certain medications and have no serious eye or health conditions.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–75 - NCT06394284RecruitingPhase 3
MDMA therapy for PTSD in male Israeli veterans
This study tests whether MDMA (the drug in Ecstasy) can help male Israeli veterans with PTSD feel better, especially if their symptoms are related to moral injury. It involves therapy sessions and monitoring to see how the drug affects your brain and emotions.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT06111976Recruiting
TMS plus reactivation therapy for resistant PTSD
This trial tests if adding a type of brain stimulation (TMS) to a memory reactivation therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms that haven't improved with standard antidepressants. If you have persistent PTSD, this study could offer a new treatment option.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT07852728RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for first responders after head injuries
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and overall well-being in first responders who have had a traumatic brain injury and still have symptoms. If you are a first responder dealing with ongoing brain injury symptoms, this study could help you find new ways to feel better.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07836647RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for post-traumatic stress disorder
This study tests a new medication, TSND-201, to see if it is safe and effective for people living with PTSD. It is for adults who have already tried at least one other treatment and are looking for a new option.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06348472Recruiting
Biomarkers and PTSD psychotherapy response
This study is looking at whether certain biomarkers in your blood (related to inflammation and the oxytocin system) can predict how well you respond to trauma-focused psychotherapy. It may help find better ways to personalize PTSD treatment.
Hod HaSharonAges 18–80 - NCT07813962Recruiting
Reducing PTSD risk after trauma surgery
This study tests whether a sedative medication (dexmedetomidine) plus a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can lower the chance of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after emergency surgery for a serious injury. If you qualify, you will receive this treatment during your operation and be checked for PTSD symptoms for one month afterward.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07771530RecruitingPhase 2
Medication or dog therapy for PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether a combination of two medications (reboxetine and Ritalin) is more effective than dog-assisted therapy for reducing PTSD symptoms. Participation involves either taking the medications or attending dog therapy sessions.
HaifaAges 18–70 - NCT07737054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD
This trial tests a type of therapy that uses psilocybin (a safe, natural substance found in certain mushrooms) to help people with PTSD. It combines talk therapy with the medicine to see if it can reduce trauma symptoms.
Tel AvivAges 21–65 - NCT07732374RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term results after hyperbaric oxygen therapy in veterans
This study follows veterans who previously finished a 40-session hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) program. It tracks how their memory, mood, and daily function are doing 12 weeks later, to understand long-term benefits.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT05456958Recruiting
Brain training with fMRI feedback for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests a multi-session brain-training approach that uses MRI scans to help teach your brain patterns in PTSD. If you qualify, you’ll attend several sessions and the study team will look at whether symptoms improve.
London, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07707102Recruiting
Training providers in PTSD therapy for veterans
This study tests two ways to train mental health providers in Written Exposure Therapy, a treatment for PTSD in veterans. If you are a provider who works with veterans, you could help learn which training format works best.
San Antonio, TexasAges Any age - NCT06639061RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to reduce PTSD flashbacks
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD. It uses MRI to guide the stimulation, and you will be randomly assigned to receive either active TMS or a placebo-like treatment.
Tel AvivAges 20–65 - NCT07670702Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety and effectiveness of TSND-201 for PTSD
This trial checks the long-term safety and how well TSND-201, a study drug, helps people with PTSD. It is for patients who already completed a previous TSND-201 study and did well.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Any age - NCT07667309Recruiting
Nerve block effects on sleep in PTSD therapy
This study looks at whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) can improve sleep for military members and veterans with PTSD who are already getting a type of talk therapy. You'll wear a special headband to track your sleep patterns overnight.
Killeen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06689254RecruitingPhase 2
Testing mifepristone for hard-to-treat PTSD in Dutch adults
This study tests a new medicine (mifepristone) to see if it helps people with PTSD that hasn't improved after standard treatments. You must be fluent in Dutch and have tried at least two PTSD treatments, including trauma-focused therapy.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07632131Recruiting
Storytelling therapy to prevent PTSD after heart surgery
This study tests whether a special therapy called narrative exposure—where you talk through your surgery experience with a trained counselor—can help prevent PTSD (post-traumatic stress) in people recovering from heart surgery in the ICU. The goal is to help you process what happened so you feel less distressed afterward.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07630428Enrolling by invitation
Support programs after sexual assault medical exam
This study tests two support programs—STAR and TextSTAR—designed to help people after a sexual assault medical exam. The goal is to see which approach better supports your recovery and connects you with resources.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07610187Recruiting
Online trauma treatment for sexual abuse survivors
This trial tests an online treatment program called Restory that helps people cope with the emotional effects of sexual violence. You will use it from home, and it may help reduce your trauma-related distress.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07569159RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD
This study tests whether MDMA (a medication) combined with therapy can help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA may help people process difficult memories and emotions more effectively during therapy sessions.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04276922Recruiting
Creative arts program to reduce healthcare burnout
This study tests a creative arts program to help reduce burnout symptoms in people who work in hospitals. If you’re feeling emotionally drained or disconnected at work, participating may help you build coping and well-being skills.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT07565311Recruiting
Intensive Two-Week Outpatient Treatment for PTSD
This study tests a concentrated two-week outpatient program designed to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover from trauma. The goal is to see if intensive treatment delivered over a short period can effectively reduce PTSD symptoms.
OsloAges 18–65 - NCT07525284Recruiting
Patient comfort experiences after intensive care stay
This study asks people who recently left the intensive care unit (ICU) about their comfort and experiences during their stay. The goal is to understand how to reduce discomfort for future ICU patients.
Aubagne, FranceAges 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.