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
- NCT07402681Recruiting
Tracking change in teens after trauma with weekly therapy
This study tests a type of talk therapy (TF-CBT) for teens who have been through trauma and still have upsetting symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, or strong anxiety. It focuses on tracking how symptoms change over time and offers weekly sessions with a supportive adult.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 12–18 - NCT06931093Recruiting
Group writing therapy for teens with complex PTSD
This study tests a type of group writing therapy for adolescents with complex PTSD. The goal is to see if it helps reduce trauma symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 10–18 - NCT06878092Recruiting
A support program for young refugees with emotional distress
This trial tests a program called Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing (PM+EP) for youth who were forced to leave their home country. It aims to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. If you are a young refugee between 16 and 25 years old and feel very anxious or down, this might help you learn ways to cope.
StockholmAges 16–25 - NCT07325734Recruiting
Written therapy for teens with complex PTSD
This study tests if a guided writing therapy helps adolescents with complex PTSD. It is designed for teens who have difficulties after trauma and can read and write well enough to do the writing exercises.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT06218381Recruiting
Brief exposure for PTSD in combat veterans
This study tests a very brief exposure therapy to help U.S. combat veterans with PTSD. It is designed for veterans who have not had recent mental health treatment and experienced combat trauma within the last 10 years.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT05974631Recruiting
Treatments for suicidal Veterans with PTSD
This study tests two types of therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. It compares a treatment called DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotions) with another called PE (Prolonged Exposure, which helps with trauma).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462312Recruiting
Wearable device training for PTSD
This trial tests a training program that uses a wearable device to help you control your body's stress responses. It's designed for people with PTSD who are eligible for military rehabilitation services.
JerusalemAges 18–50 - NCT07011940Recruiting
Walk with me for grief after pregnancy or infant loss
This study tests a program called Walk With Me to help people cope with grief after losing a pregnancy or a baby shortly after birth. It is for those who are in the first month after the loss, live in the US, and speak English or Spanish.
Eugene, OregonAges 15 years+ - NCT03667846RecruitingPhase 2
Biomarker-guided treatment for drinking and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether blood/brain “biomarkers” can help choose a treatment plan for people who have alcohol use disorder and PTSD. The goal is to improve outcomes related to drinking and PTSD symptoms compared with a standard approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT03755401Recruiting
Therapy trial for PTSD after prior treatment didn’t fully help
This trial studies a specific talk-therapy approach (psychodynamic psychotherapy) for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who still have significant symptoms despite prior treatment. You may be able to join if your PTSD symptoms are in a moderate range and you can safely participate without urgent safety risks or certain other conditions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - NCT04276922Recruiting
Creative arts program to reduce healthcare burnout
This study tests a creative arts program to help reduce burnout symptoms in people who work in hospitals. If you’re feeling emotionally drained or disconnected at work, participating may help you build coping and well-being skills.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - 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+ - 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 - NCT04801589RecruitingPhase 3
Guided sedation for children on a breathing machine
This study tests a “goal-directed” approach to sedation (giving the right amount based on target goals) for children who need a breathing machine in the pediatric ICU. The goal is to reduce brain and recovery side effects while keeping children comfortable and safe.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 months–11 years - NCT04852744Recruiting
Brain scan study in teens with borderline and/or PTSD
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) to compare brain patterns in teens with borderline personality disorder and those with PTSD, as well as teens without these mental health diagnoses. It may help researchers understand what brain differences go along with these conditions and how they relate to each other.
CaenAges 13–18 - 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+ - 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 - 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
PAP breathing treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
This trial studies whether using a PAP breathing device (a machine that helps keep airways open during sleep) can help veterans who have PTSD and a substance use disorder while they receive residential treatment. It’s specifically for people with obstructive sleep apnea and aims to see if this treatment is safe and helpful during recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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
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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.
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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.