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
- NCT06993012Enrolling by invitation
Digital health app for Veterans with PTSD
This study tests a digital health app tailored for Veterans with PTSD. It aims to see if adding an app-based program to your care can help you feel better. You'll use the app on your iPhone, and some participants may also join a special riding event for extra support.
College Station, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07720674Recruiting
SEE FAR CBT for adults with PTSD
This trial tests a therapy called SEE FAR CBT to help adults with PTSD. It involves 12 weekly sessions and check-ins after treatment ends.
Kiryat ShmonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03233646Recruiting
Retina scans in memory and nerve disorders
This study uses pictures of the back of your eye (retinal imaging) to look for differences in people with neurodegenerative diseases and compares them with people without these conditions. It may help researchers understand eye changes that could connect to brain or nerve health.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05065450Recruiting
Testing whether brain stimulation improves memory in epilepsy
This trial looks at ways to improve memory by targeting specific deep brain areas in people with epilepsy. You may be eligible if you are already scheduled for long-term video monitoring with implanted depth electrodes in the memory-related regions (amygdala, hippocampus, and nearby areas).
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–75 - NCT07561632Recruiting
Early Stress Screening After Emergency Cesarean Delivery
This study looks at whether certain signs of distress right after an unexpected cesarean delivery can predict who might develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) later. Researchers want to understand this connection so they can help women who are struggling after this traumatic birth experience.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07542431Recruiting
How Dog Adoption Helps Veterans With Stress and Mental Health
This study explores whether adopting and training a shelter dog can improve stress symptoms and overall mental health in military veterans. Researchers will follow veterans in the Fort Lauderdale area who adopt dogs through the Humane Society to see if the bond with a trained dog helps their wellbeing.
Boca Raton, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05240924Recruiting
Exposure therapy program for veterans with OCD and PTSD
This study tests whether a structured therapy approach called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can improve functioning in veterans with OCD, with or without PTSD. You may be eligible if you’re receiving care through certain VA clinics or telehealth hubs and are willing to take part in ERP.
East Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07313280Enrolling by invitation
PTSD and chronic pain therapy study for women
This study looks at how a psychological program can help women with chronic pain conditions linked to central sensitization (where the nervous system stays on high alert) and PTSD. It aims to reduce pain and stress symptoms.
Málaga, MálagaAges 18–65 - NCT07732374RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term results after hyperbaric oxygen therapy in veterans
This study follows veterans who previously finished a 40-session hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) program. It tracks how their memory, mood, and daily function are doing 12 weeks later, to understand long-term benefits.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT07707765Recruiting
Early help after sepsis in the ICU to prevent PTSD
This study tests whether early psychological support after sepsis in the ICU can reduce the chance of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you recently left the ICU after sepsis, you may be able to join.
AshkelonAges 18–120 - NCT05233111Enrolling by invitation
Exposure therapy to reduce PTSD after spinal cord injury
This trial compares a specific type of talk therapy (brief prolonged exposure) versus standard care to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may get extra support targeted at PTSD symptoms during inpatient rehab.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05517304Recruiting
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests whether a noninvasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the skin can reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. It may help calm stress responses without requiring surgery.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT05751473Recruiting
Reducing PTSD symptoms for first responders and frontline health workers
This study tests a way to help reduce PTSD symptoms in first responders and frontline healthcare workers. You may join a main treatment study, and some participants may also take part in follow-up questions to learn what helped.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07710573Recruiting
Brief PTSD therapy compared to usual care for adults
This study tests a short, focused therapy (SEE FAR CBT) for adults with PTSD. It's a type of talk therapy that helps you process trauma, and the study wants to see if it works better than the usual care you would get.
Sha'ar HanegevAges 18 years+ - NCT07710417RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Float therapy for healthcare workers with PTSD
This study tests whether floating in a shallow pool of water can help reduce PTSD and stress-related symptoms in first responders and emergency medical personnel. If you're a healthcare worker struggling with work-related trauma, this floating therapy might offer relief.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–64 - NCT06073886RecruitingPhase 2
Better brain stimulation for long-lasting concussion symptoms
This trial tests whether personalized brain stimulation can help people who have ongoing symptoms more than 20 on a standard concussion scale, such as headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating, after a mild head injury in the past year.
Westwood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07306676Recruiting
PTSD after early miscarriage
This study looks at post-traumatic stress after a miscarriage that happens early in pregnancy (up to 14 weeks). It aims to understand how people feel emotionally and mentally after this experience.
Krakow, MalopolskaAges 18–45 - NCT06944262Recruiting
Cancer-related stress study for patients and caregivers
This study looks at stress after a cancer diagnosis and asks patients and caregivers what kind of support they want. It may help improve care for people coping with cancer.
Lille, NordAges 18 years+ - NCT06464432Recruiting
Complex PTSD treatment test for Egyptians in cities
This study is testing a therapy for Complex PTSD that has been adapted to fit Egyptian culture. It aims to see if the treatment helps people with severe trauma and provides a better way to diagnose the condition in Egypt.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07768540Recruiting
Trauma counseling for school students
This study tests a school-based counseling program that helps teenagers cope with traumatic experiences. It aims to reduce stress and improve mental health for students who have been through a difficult event.
IslamabadAges 10–16 - 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 - NCT07610187Recruiting
Online trauma treatment for sexual abuse survivors
This trial tests an online treatment program called Restory that helps people cope with the emotional effects of sexual violence. You will use it from home, and it may help reduce your trauma-related distress.
StockholmAges 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 - NCT07040462Recruiting
Parent-child therapy after the 2023 Turkish earthquake
This study tests a therapy for young children (ages 3–6) and their parents who lived through the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. It aims to help kids heal from trauma by improving the parent-child bond through weekly sessions.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 3–65
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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
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.