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 63 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07563296RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine therapy to reduce stress after severe burns
This study tests whether ketamine-assisted therapy (a medication combined with counseling) can help people recover emotionally after suffering severe burn injuries. The goal is to reduce stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms during healing.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07280065RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a smartphone tool for PTSD diagnosis
This study tests a new tool (Senseye) that uses an iPhone camera to help diagnose PTSD. You will have a few video visits and answer questions about your mood and experiences.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07079761RecruitingPhase 2
PTSD treatment study with a hormone-like drug
This trial tests if a single infusion of allopregnanolone (a natural brain chemical) can help people with PTSD reduce fear responses and improve memory processing. It may offer a new way to treat PTSD by targeting how the brain stores traumatic memories.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06806267Recruiting
VR therapy with brain stimulation for PTSD in Ukrainians
This study tests if combining virtual reality therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help treat PTSD symptoms in Ukrainian veterans and civilians. It may offer a new way to process traumatic memories.
BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06770998Recruiting
EEG brain training for PTSD
This study tests a new kind of treatment for PTSD that uses a special brain training system called neurofeedback. You will learn to change your own brain activity in sessions that use EEG sensors on your head, and the goal is to reduce your PTSD symptoms without medication or talk therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06733376Recruiting
PTSD treatment options study
This study tests different types of talk therapy for PTSD, like CPT, PE, and STAIR. It aims to find which treatment works best for people with PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06899165RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for inherited trauma
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) combined with therapy can help adult children of genocide survivors who experience symptoms of trauma, depression, or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the emotional impact of intergenerational trauma.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07610928Recruiting
Stress management and gentle movement for Asian Americans with depression
This study tests whether learning stress management and gentle movement (like Tai Chi or Qigong) can help Asian Americans with depression and physical symptoms. It may offer a way to feel better that you can do from home in online group sessions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04713722Recruiting
Study of early stress and depression using brain imaging
This study looks at how early life stress may be linked to depression, using brain scans. You’ll be asked about your history and asked to do brain imaging to help researchers understand these brain and mood changes.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 20–32 - NCT04788524Recruiting
Brain and stress study in depressed teens with control feelings
This study uses brain scans and short real-life mood/stress check-ins to understand how stress and perceived control work in teens with depression. It may help researchers better pinpoint brain patterns linked to depression and how teens experience control during stressful moments.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 14–18 - NCT06860724Recruiting
Stress and blood vessel health study for adults 18-55
This study looks at how daily stress affects blood vessel function in healthy adults and those with depression. It aims to find links between emotions and physical health.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for trauma and stress related disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 63 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.
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.