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
- 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+ - NCT05732155RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for war-related PTSD
This study tests whether combining MDMA with talk therapy can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from war experiences. It involves both individual and group therapy sessions, and the medication is given during some sessions.
AfulaAges 18 years+ - NCT04985344RecruitingPhase 3
Propranolol to treat PTSD symptoms in children using memory reactivation
This trial studies whether propranolol (a heart-related medicine) can help children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a special memory-activation session. The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms compared with the comparison condition.
ToulouseAges 7–12 - NCT04558112RecruitingPhase 2
Levodopa for improving learning in PTSD
This study tests whether a medicine called levodopa, combined with brain imaging, can help improve learning and memory in people with PTSD. The goal is to see if it can help you better process trauma-related thoughts and improve your quality of life.
Austin, TexasAges 21–50 - NCT06048172Recruiting
Trauma therapy for PTSD with a psychotic disorder
This trial tests if prolonged exposure therapy, a common PTSD treatment, can help people who also have a psychotic disorder (like schizophrenia or bipolar with psychosis). The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07865052Recruiting
Psychological support before complex stomach or intestinal surgery
This study tests whether a psychological program before major abdominal surgery can help reduce distress and improve recovery. Participants will receive extra mental health support to prepare for their operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05646732Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for PTSD in adults
This study uses MRI brain scans and a noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) to better understand PTSD in the brain. It may help researchers identify brain patterns linked to PTSD and how brain stimulation affects them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06394284RecruitingPhase 3
MDMA therapy for PTSD in male Israeli veterans
This study tests whether MDMA (the drug in Ecstasy) can help male Israeli veterans with PTSD feel better, especially if their symptoms are related to moral injury. It involves therapy sessions and monitoring to see how the drug affects your brain and emotions.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT06111976Recruiting
TMS plus reactivation therapy for resistant PTSD
This trial tests if adding a type of brain stimulation (TMS) to a memory reactivation therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms that haven't improved with standard antidepressants. If you have persistent PTSD, this study could offer a new treatment option.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT07836647RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for post-traumatic stress disorder
This study tests a new medication, TSND-201, to see if it is safe and effective for people living with PTSD. It is for adults who have already tried at least one other treatment and are looking for a new option.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07813962Recruiting
Reducing PTSD risk after trauma surgery
This study tests whether a sedative medication (dexmedetomidine) plus a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can lower the chance of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after emergency surgery for a serious injury. If you qualify, you will receive this treatment during your operation and be checked for PTSD symptoms for one month afterward.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07737054RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD
This trial tests a type of therapy that uses psilocybin (a safe, natural substance found in certain mushrooms) to help people with PTSD. It combines talk therapy with the medicine to see if it can reduce trauma symptoms.
Tel AvivAges 21–65 - NCT05456958Recruiting
Brain training with fMRI feedback for PTSD symptoms
This trial tests a multi-session brain-training approach that uses MRI scans to help teach your brain patterns in PTSD. If you qualify, you’ll attend several sessions and the study team will look at whether symptoms improve.
London, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07707102Recruiting
Training providers in PTSD therapy for veterans
This study tests two ways to train mental health providers in Written Exposure Therapy, a treatment for PTSD in veterans. If you are a provider who works with veterans, you could help learn which training format works best.
San Antonio, TexasAges Any age - NCT07703722RecruitingPhase 3
Psilocybin and therapy for depression with trauma
This trial tests psilocybin (a compound from certain mushrooms) combined with a structured therapy to see if it helps people with depression linked to trauma. It focuses on how the treatment affects the connection between the gut and brain.
Islamabad, CapitalAges 18–60 - NCT07682207Recruiting
Accelerated brain stimulation for PTSD and depression
This study tests an accelerated form of brain stimulation called iTBS to see if it can help people with both PTSD and depression. It may be a good option if you have not found enough relief from your current treatments.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07670702Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety and effectiveness of TSND-201 for PTSD
This trial checks the long-term safety and how well TSND-201, a study drug, helps people with PTSD. It is for patients who already completed a previous TSND-201 study and did well.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Any age - NCT07667309Recruiting
Nerve block effects on sleep in PTSD therapy
This study looks at whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) can improve sleep for military members and veterans with PTSD who are already getting a type of talk therapy. You'll wear a special headband to track your sleep patterns overnight.
Killeen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06689254RecruitingPhase 2
Testing mifepristone for hard-to-treat PTSD in Dutch adults
This study tests a new medicine (mifepristone) to see if it helps people with PTSD that hasn't improved after standard treatments. You must be fluent in Dutch and have tried at least two PTSD treatments, including trauma-focused therapy.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05734547Recruiting
Support for children after trauma through parent-and-child sessions
This trial offers a structured program for children who have ongoing trauma symptoms after a scary or harmful event, with work involving both the child and a parent/caregiver. It aims to reduce post-trauma stress symptoms and help the child feel safe again.
AskerAges 7–12 - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 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+ - NCT07569159RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD
This study tests whether MDMA (a medication) combined with therapy can help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA may help people process difficult memories and emotions more effectively during therapy sessions.
Rockville, MarylandAges 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.
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