Clinical trials
Trauma and Stress Related Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting trauma and stress related disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07079839Recruiting
Anxiety and stress study for adults with PTSD
This study looks at how the brain processes anxiety and stress in people with PTSD and healthy adults. It uses brain scans and mild electrical stimulation to understand these responses better.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT05419934Recruiting
EMDR therapy for young children with stress and anxiety
This study tests whether EMDR therapy (a structured way to help process distressing experiences) helps children ages 3 to 6 who have symptoms related to trauma, stress, or anxiety. You’d be randomly assigned to receive the study therapy or a comparison condition, and researchers would track outcomes.
NiceAges 3–6 - NCT03932773Recruiting
Check rTMS treatment for combat-related PTSD in veterans
This trial tests whether a non-drug brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can reduce symptoms of PTSD in veterans who were exposed to post-9/11 combat trauma. It may help by improving PTSD symptoms, but you must meet safety rules—especially related to seizure risk.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–60 - NCT04626050Recruiting
PTSD and stress support study for healthcare workers
This study looks at psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in healthcare workers after work-related trauma. You may be eligible if you are an adult healthcare worker with PTSD (and otherwise stable) who can complete regular study check-ins.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07196332Recruiting
Recovering sleep after a car accident
This study tests a remote therapy program to help people who have been in a car accident and are at risk for PTSD. The goal is to see if improving sleep soon after a trauma can prevent PTSD symptoms.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07703722RecruitingPhase 3
Psilocybin and therapy for depression with trauma
This trial tests psilocybin (a compound from certain mushrooms) combined with a structured therapy to see if it helps people with depression linked to trauma. It focuses on how the treatment affects the connection between the gut and brain.
Islamabad, CapitalAges 18–60 - NCT05843695Recruiting
Therapy study for PTSD and anxiety in veterans
This trial tests a psychotherapy approach to help veterans and service members who have PTSD and/or anxiety disorders. You may be randomly assigned to different therapy conditions, and the study aims to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
Houston, 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 - NCT06684977Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for PTSD in Northern Ireland
This trial uses virtual reality to help people with PTSD from a single traumatic event in Northern Ireland. You will receive a type of therapy (trauma-focused CBT) where a 360-degree video of the trauma location is used in sessions to help process the memory.
Belfast, DundonaldAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05219175RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA therapy for PTSD and opioid addiction after childbirth
This Phase 2 study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can reduce symptoms of PTSD and help with opioid use disorder in people after childbirth. You must be on a stable, low enough dose of methadone or buprenorphine and be able to follow study rules, including therapy sessions and safety monitoring.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 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+ - NCT06975280Recruiting
PTSD therapy for unaccompanied refugee teens in Greece
This study tests a talking therapy (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help unaccompanied refugee minors aged 15-18 who have PTSD or stress symptoms from trauma. It aims to see if the therapy reduces distress and helps them feel better.
AthensAges 15–18 - 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 - NCT07554664Recruiting
Desk Work, Stress, and Muscle Pain With or Without Migraine
This study looks at how office work, job stress, and muscle tension relate to migraines and neck/shoulder pain in desk workers. Researchers want to understand if certain body changes (called central sensitization) connect these issues, which could lead to better ways to help office workers feel better.
Gaziantep, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT06381180RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cannabis for Veterans with PTSD
This study is testing whether cannabis can help veterans with PTSD feel better. It is for veterans who have used cannabis before and currently have PTSD symptoms.
Detroit, MichiganAges 19–69 - NCT04887116RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Virtual reality sessions to treat PTSD in healthcare workers
This early-phase study tests whether guided virtual reality experiences can reduce symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or near-PTSD in healthcare workers. It may help people who have stress reactions related to work during the COVID-19 era.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05776056RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for PTSD and thinking problems in Veterans
This study tests whether methylphenidate (a stimulant medicine) can improve PTSD symptoms and help with memory or thinking problems people report. It may help Veterans who have both PTSD and recent cognitive difficulties.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT05934162Recruiting
Internet cognitive therapy for PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether therapist-guided cognitive-behavior therapy delivered over the internet can reduce PTSD symptoms. If you have PTSD and can use Swedish online materials, you may be able to take part without traveling to clinic visits.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06117306RecruitingPhase 3
MDMA therapy and PTSD in veterans
This study tests if combining MDMA with therapy can help veterans with PTSD. The treatment involves taking MDMA during therapy sessions while focusing on past trauma.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT06127342Recruiting
Exercise and emotional learning for PTSD
This study tests whether exercise can help people with PTSD learn to feel safer in their bodies. You will do some exercise sessions and emotional learning tasks, and have an MRI brain scan to see how your brain changes.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for trauma and stress related disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 recruiting trauma and stress related disorders 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 trauma and stress related disorders 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 trauma and stress related disorders 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.