Clinical trials
Stress Disorders, Traumatic clinical trials
Below are recruiting stress disorders, traumatic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 276 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04770584Recruiting
Fear and avoidance study in PTSD and healthy volunteers
This study looks at how people with current PTSD—or people without PTSD—respond to fear and avoiding things they might find threatening. It may help researchers understand these patterns and how they differ after trauma.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT04519229Enrolling by invitation
Feasibility study of child-parent therapy for foster infants and toddlers
This study tests whether a therapy program called Child-Parent Psychotherapy is practical and helpful for very young children in foster care and the adults caring for them. It’s mainly a “feasibility” study, meaning it focuses on whether the program can be delivered and followed in real life.
VaxjoAges birth–6 years - 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 - NCT01327690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Group therapy for mental health in veterans and families
This early-stage study looks at mental health outcomes for active-duty service members, veterans, and their family members after participating in group therapy sessions. If you can follow instructions and complete consent forms, this trial may help researchers understand how group therapy affects well-being in these communities.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT06886841Recruiting
Parental well-being after childbirth in Switzerland
This study looks at how mothers and their partners feel after giving birth. By asking about your well-being, researchers hope to learn what helps parents adjust and where more support might be needed.
GenevaAges 14 years+ - 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 - NCT07422077Recruiting
Stress study for ICU recovery patients
This trial tests whether a special relaxation technique (ERCS) can lower stress for people recovering in a post-ICU rehabilitation unit. If you're an adult in this unit, you may be able to join.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07018765Recruiting
Mindfulness program for birth memory and trauma
This study tests if an 8-week online mindfulness program (MBSR) can help women who had a vaginal birth feel better about their birth memory and reduce feelings of trauma. You would join online group sessions from home.
Malatya, Leave BlankAges 18–45 - NCT06279598Recruiting
Predicting PTSD treatment success and handling non-response (PT-STRESS)
This study looks at how well PTSD treatments work and what happens when they don't. It tests ways to predict if a treatment will be successful for you.
DeventerAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT04180930Recruiting
Comparing two PTSD screening tests
This study compares two different questionnaires doctors use to assess PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms. If you’ve had a traumatic event and currently have PTSD symptoms, it may help improve how PTSD is identified in active-duty service members and veterans.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT07372586Recruiting
Behavioral health support after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care model for mental health and recovery after an ICU stay. You might qualify if you visit the MUSC ICU Recovery Clinic within six months of leaving the hospital.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05889741RecruitingPhase 2
Stellate nerve block plus prolonged therapy for PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether a procedure called a stellate ganglion block, combined with prolonged exposure therapy, can reduce PTSD symptoms in military members. It may help by targeting the body’s stress signaling while you work on trauma-related memories with guided therapy.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06521398Recruiting
Postpartum Care for Preterm NICU Babies
This study focuses on helping new mothers of preterm babies (born before 34 weeks) who are getting care in the NICU at HUP. It tests a program to support your transition home after giving birth, so you and your baby can thrive.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 16 years+ - NCT06296589Recruiting
Guilt Reduction vs. Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in Veterans
This study compares two types of talk therapy for Veterans with PTSD who also struggle with trauma-related guilt. One therapy focuses on reducing guilt, while the other is a standard trauma-focused treatment.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06298279Recruiting
Online CBT for public safety personnel in Canada
This study tests an online therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) designed specifically for public safety personnel. It looks at how the timing of the course and learning from others affects your progress. You can join from anywhere in Canada.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stress disorders, traumatic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 276 recruiting stress disorders, traumatic 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 disorders, traumatic 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 disorders, traumatic 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.