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
- NCT07767396Recruiting
Eye movement technique for reducing intrusive trauma memories
This study tests whether a specific eye movement technique, done at home on a computer, can help reduce distressing, intrusive memories after trauma. If you've been having frequent, unwanted trauma memories, this could help you gain better control over them.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–50 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06633146Recruiting
Stroke rehab in nature settings
This trial tests if stroke recovery exercises in natural environments can help improve your rehabilitation. It is for people who have had a recent stroke.
LahtiAges 18 years+ - NCT06538246Recruiting
Coping skills training for heart and lung failure survivors
This study tests a coping skills training program to help people who recently survived a serious heart or lung problem feel less anxious, depressed, or stressed. If you were in the ICU and now feel distressed at home, you may be able to join.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06234371Enrolling by invitation
Financial rewards for veterans finishing therapy
This trial tests whether offering money helps veterans stick with their counseling sessions. If you're a veteran in individual therapy, you may be able to earn financial incentives for completing your treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04806620Recruiting
Online app study for brain inflammation lifestyle data
This study uses a digital platform (app/website) to collect lifestyle and symptom information to better understand brain inflammation. You may qualify if you have certain conditions like Long COVID, migraines, autoimmune disease, inflammatory gut issues, mood disorders, or if you are a healthy comparison person.
Delafield, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - NCT07665502Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone app to boost opioid treatment for women facing violence
This study tests a smartphone app (WINGS+++) to help women who have experienced intimate partner violence and trauma improve their engagement with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The goal is to see if the app makes it easier to start and stay on treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07121270Recruiting
Sleep treatment after trauma in the ER
This study tests a sleep-focused treatment for people who have experienced a violent trauma (like an assault) in the past few days and are at risk for mental health problems. The goal is to help improve sleep and reduce distress after a traumatic event.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06947538Recruiting
Stepped care for PTSD: a study at Boston Medical Center
This study tests a step-by-step approach to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you feel better by offering different treatment options based on your needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06740487Recruiting
AR therapy for PTSD in military members
This study tests a new therapy using augmented reality (a type of headset that adds digital images to what you see) to help treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in current or former military members. The therapy aims to make exposure therapy more effective by letting you face trauma-related situations in a controlled, virtual way.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06412757RecruitingPhase 3
Silexan for PTSD: A new treatment option
This trial tests a natural treatment called Silexan (an extract from lavender) to see if it helps reduce PTSD symptoms. It might be an option if standard treatments haven't worked or you prefer a non-medication approach.
Carlton, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT03578003Recruiting
Bright morning light to improve sleep in veterans
This study tests whether using bright morning light can improve sleep quality in veterans. You may be able to join if you’re not already using a light box and you don’t have certain eye or mood conditions.
Portand, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT05527509Recruiting
Study of risk and resilience in new RCMP cadets
This study follows people as they start RCMP Cadet Training to learn what factors affect “risk” and “resilience” (how well someone adapts under stress). It may help improve support for cadets during training.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–57 - NCT06636786RecruitingPhase 2
Medication to reduce stress symptoms after a car accident
This study tests whether a medication placed under the tongue can help prevent or reduce stress-related symptoms, like anxiety or post-traumatic stress, after a motor vehicle crash. It may help you feel better in the weeks following the accident.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–55 - NCT05853627RecruitingPhase 4
Propranolol versus standard therapy for trauma imagery reactions
This study tests whether propranolol (a beta-blocker) changed alongside a standard approach can reduce how strongly your body reacts during traumatic imagery. It’s meant for adults who have had a traumatic event and may help lessen fear and stress responses tied to those memories.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT03819608Recruiting
Brain stimulation and rehab after mild concussion with PTSD or cognitive issues
This trial studies whether brain stimulation plus targeted brain rehabilitation can improve symptoms after a mild concussion (mTBI). You may be invited if your concussion happened at least 3 months ago and your symptoms are affecting thinking or mood, with or without PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06639061RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation to reduce PTSD flashbacks
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD. It uses MRI to guide the stimulation, and you will be randomly assigned to receive either active TMS or a placebo-like treatment.
Tel AvivAges 20–65 - NCT07185126Recruiting
New PTSD therapy for children ages 6-14
This study tests a new therapy for children with PTSD. It aims to help children aged 6-14 reduce trauma symptoms by teaching them skills to manage distressing memories and feelings.
KyivAges 6–14 - NCT07071350RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing heart rate for persistent concussion symptoms in military veterans
This trial tests a treatment designed to improve heart rate variability, which may help reduce long-term concussion symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and trouble sleeping. It is for military veterans who have had a mild concussion more than a year ago and still have ongoing symptoms.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06989957RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin and MDMA therapy for PTSD in veterans
This study tests whether a combination of two investigational drugs, psilocybin and MDMA, can help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You would receive the drugs in a controlled setting and be monitored closely.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 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.