Clinical trials
Traumatic Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting traumatic stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 260 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05563805Recruiting
Virtual reality adventure training for movement and fitness
This study uses a virtual reality “adventure” game that gets you moving to train exercise skills and coordination. It’s designed for U.S. military veterans who can walk on their own and don’t have certain vision, balance, or medical limits.
Arlington, TexasAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT05441280RecruitingPhase 2
Pimavanserin to improve sleep in veterans with PTSD
This Phase 2 trial studies pimavanserin, a medicine meant to improve insomnia, in veterans who also have PTSD. It may help reduce problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early that affect daytime functioning.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05358067Recruiting
Testing a symptom rating tool after recent trauma
This study looks at how well a clinician’s rating scale (a questionnaire-based score) matches patients’ symptoms after a traumatic event. It may help improve how quickly and accurately symptoms are tracked in the days after trauma.
ArrasAges 18 years+ - NCT05149534Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus writing therapy for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with a structured writing therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. It may help by boosting how the brain processes traumatic memories while you work through them in writing.
Temple, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT05156112Recruiting
Sleep apnea treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea with a breathing device during a residential program helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use problems. It aims to improve their recovery and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04953273Recruiting
Case management support for adult women after violence
This study tests an organized “case management” plan for adult women who seek medical/forensic help after experiencing serious violence or threats. The goal is to improve how support and next steps are organized after the incident.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT01730781Recruiting
PET scan study to image cannabinoid receptors in the brain
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to measure cannabinoid receptors—areas in the brain that interact with cannabis-like chemicals. It may help researchers better understand how these receptors relate to conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, opioid use disorder, or early psychosis risk.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT06723834Enrolling by invitation
Service Dogs and PTSD Therapy for Military Members
This study tests if pairing a psychiatric service dog with a type of talk therapy helps military-connected people with PTSD. It’s for those who have been approved to get a service dog and are not already in the same therapy.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05497115Recruiting
Care model to improve access to mental health after trauma
This trial tests a practical care plan to help people get mental health support after a traumatic injury, especially if screening suggests risk for PTSD or depression. It may help you connect faster to the right kind of treatment after your injury.
Washington, VirginiaAges 16 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07757334Recruiting
Group therapy for adults with trauma symptoms in primary care
This study tests a group therapy program for adults who have symptoms related to trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other stress-related conditions. The therapy is offered in a primary care setting and aims to help participants cope with their symptoms.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 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+ - NCT07540585Recruiting
Mental health support for pregnant patients with pregnancy complications
This study tests whether providing mental health care while you're in the hospital for pregnancy-related complications can help you feel better and have better outcomes. It's designed for patients who've had difficulties with past pregnancies.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT07055633Recruiting
Improving cognitive rehab for veterans with concussion and PTSD
This trial tests a program to help veterans with memory, attention, or thinking problems after a mild concussion (mTBI) and with PTSD. It also looks at depression and sleep issues. The goal is to improve thinking and daily life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for traumatic stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 260 recruiting traumatic stress 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 traumatic stress 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 traumatic stress 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.