Clinical trials
Traumatic Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting traumatic stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06826937Recruiting
Short-term recall therapy for severe PTSD
This study tests a new therapy that uses short-term recall and reprocessing to help people with severe PTSD. It may help you if you have strong PTSD symptoms and are not currently in crisis or have certain other mental health conditions.
BeershebaAges 18–70 - NCT06918899Recruiting
Study on complex PTSD in trauma-exposed children
This study looks at complex PTSD in children and teens (ages 7 to 18) who have been through at least one traumatic event. It aims to better understand what factors are related to this condition.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - NCT07490717Enrolling by invitation
Treating PTSD and opioid use in jails
This study tests new ways to screen and treat people in jail who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. It aims to help participants with therapy while incarcerated and after release.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06138522Recruiting
How Teens View Changes in PTSD Therapy
This study talks with traumatized teens and their therapists to understand how their therapy changes over time. It aims to improve care for young people with PTSD.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT06854328Recruiting
Prism PTSD study for adolescents
This trial tests a new non-invasive device that uses brain imaging to help treat PTSD symptoms in teens and young adults. It may be a good option if you haven't yet completed a full course of trauma-focused therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT04701723Recruiting
Breathing training to help after trauma stress
This pilot study tests whether “cardiac coherence” breathing exercises can help prevent ongoing (chronic) post-traumatic stress disorder after a recent traumatic event. It’s meant for people who are newly dealing with an acute stress reaction, soon after the event.
Saint-PaulAges 18 years+ - NCT06975852Recruiting
Follow-up study on children after trauma
This study follows up on children who were seen one year ago after a traumatic event. Researchers want to see how they are doing now and if they need more support.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - 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 - NCT04426448Recruiting
Test a short PTSD talk therapy for people in Botswana
This study tests a brief counseling intervention for people who have PTSD symptoms. It aims to see if a short, structured approach can help reduce PTSD symptoms for adults in Botswana.
LobatseAges 18 years+ - NCT07455370Enrolling by invitation
Moral distress and stress study for nurses
This study looks at how work-related stress and moral challenges affect nurses. It aims to understand and improve support for nursing staff.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT06150196Recruiting
Brain health classes for veterans with TBI
This trial tests whether brain health and wellness classes can help veterans who have had multiple mild traumatic brain injuries and also have PTSD. The classes aim to improve cognitive symptoms like memory and attention.
Martinez, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06289621Recruiting
Brief treatment for anxiety and PTSD in South Africa
This trial tests a short, talk-based therapy for people with anxiety disorders or PTSD. It aims to help you manage symptoms in fewer sessions.
Cape TownAges 18–65 - NCT07473362Recruiting
Oxygen therapy in a high pressure chamber for PTSD
This trial tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a high-pressure chamber can help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. It involves 60 daily sessions over 12 weeks, and aims to include both men and women.
Ramat Gan, Tel AvivAges 18–80 - NCT06096740Recruiting
Talking therapy for PTSD and its effects on the brain
This study looks at how a specific type of talk therapy affects the way your brain processes rewards. You'd join a group that either starts therapy right away or waits a bit before starting. Your brain activity will be scanned with an MRI to see changes.
Austin, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06691347Recruiting
Trauma treatment for adults with PTSD in Norway
This study tests if a type of therapy for trauma (EMDR or trauma-focused therapy) helps people with PTSD. It is for adults in Norway who have not had these treatments before.
Drammen, AkershusAges 18 years+ - NCT07015567Recruiting
Treating complex PTSD in displaced people
This study tests a psychotherapy for people with complex PTSD who are refugees or asylum seekers. It aims to help reduce trauma symptoms using culturally adapted talk therapy.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 17 years+ - NCT06371404Recruiting
Brain imaging study of stress and alcohol use disorders
This study uses a special brain scan to look at how stress and alcohol use affect the brain. It may help people with PTSD, alcohol use disorder, or healthy volunteers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06592677Recruiting
Early support after trauma
This trial tests if early support from a municipal crisis team can help people who have been through a traumatic event. It may be a good option if you have symptoms of post-traumatic stress and want to see if extra support soon after the event can help you feel better.
Asker, AskerAges 16–99 - NCT06943404RecruitingPhase 2
BXCL501 after a car crash to help recovery
This study tests a medication called BXCL501 to see if it helps people recover from stress after a motor vehicle crash. You can join if you went to the emergency room within 3 days of the crash and are expected to go home.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT03170440Recruiting
Non-invasive nerve stimulation for PTSD and sleep
This study tests a non-invasive way to stimulate nerves without surgery in people with PTSD, especially looking at sleep and related symptoms. It may help by improving how your nervous system and sleep patterns work over time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT04550377RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol for PTSD, including PTSD after mild head injury
This Phase 2 study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce PTSD symptoms, including in people who also had a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s meant to see if CBD is helpful and safe for PTSD symptoms over the study period.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT05916417Recruiting
Personalized TMS dosing for PTSD using brain monitoring
This study tests a “personalized dosing” approach for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in adults with PTSD. It aims to see whether using brain measurements to guide the TMS settings can improve treatment while keeping participants safe.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06544408Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fast relief of PTSD
This study tests a rapid, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce PTSD symptoms. It aims to offer a faster way to help adults with PTSD feel better.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07351305Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans and service members with a brain injury
This study tests a non-trauma therapy for PTSD in veterans and service members who also have a mild or moderate brain injury. It aims to help with PTSD symptoms without focusing on the traumatic event itself.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for traumatic stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 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
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