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
- NCT06990191Recruiting
Partner-assisted PTSD therapy study for veterans
This study tests whether having your partner help you with a type of talk therapy (prolonged exposure) can improve your PTSD symptoms more than doing the therapy alone. It is designed for veterans in a steady relationship whose partner does not have PTSD.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06988787Recruiting
Resilience therapy for veterans after trauma
This study tests a program to help female veterans who have experienced intimate partner violence or military sexual trauma and have stress symptoms. It aims to improve emotional well-being and resilience.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06957067Recruiting
PTSD Therapy Switch Study for Veterans
This study tests whether switching PTSD therapies or staying with one approach works better for veterans. It aims to reduce dropout and improve mental health outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06953687Recruiting
Shared decision making for PTSD treatment in active duty military
This trial tests a shared decision-making approach to help active duty military members with PTSD choose the best treatment for them. You and your doctor will work together to decide on a plan that fits your needs and values.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06952933Recruiting
Trauma and resilience in adults with congenital heart disease
This study surveys adults with congenital heart disease to understand how psychological trauma and resilience affect their health. You would complete online questionnaires about your experiences and coping.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06956781Recruiting
Finding the best treatment for childhood PTSD
This study tests different ways to help children ages 8-17 who have PTSD after a traumatic event. It looks at how to best support both the child and their caregiver through therapy and surveys.
Rochester, New YorkAges 8–17 - 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 - NCT06925867Recruiting
Music therapy for PTSD
This study tests if listening to specially changed music can help people with PTSD get more benefit from a type of talk therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The therapy is daily for two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06902974RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for PTSD from sexual assault
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic drug given in a supportive therapy setting, can help women heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by a sexual assault that happened 6 or more months ago. You'll receive the drug during supervised sessions and attend therapy visits to see if it reduces your PTSD symptoms.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06806267Recruiting
VR therapy with brain stimulation for PTSD in Ukrainians
This study tests if combining virtual reality therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help treat PTSD symptoms in Ukrainian veterans and civilians. It may offer a new way to process traumatic memories.
BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06803043Enrolling by invitation
Trauma-informed partner violence program for men
This trial tests a new kind of program for men who are required by the court to attend a partner violence intervention. The program is trauma-informed, which means it takes into account past experiences that might affect behavior. If you are a man on parole or probation in Rhode Island and have been ordered to attend an IPV (intimate partner violence) class, this study looks at how well the program works for you and your partner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06792175Enrolling by invitation
Using speech to detect mental health conditions
This study uses a computer program to listen to your speech and see if it can help detect mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions. It may help find new ways to diagnose conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and others earlier.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 13–60 - 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 - NCT06733376Recruiting
PTSD treatment options study
This study tests different types of talk therapy for PTSD, like CPT, PE, and STAIR. It aims to find which treatment works best for people with PTSD.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06706882Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in women who have experienced partner violence
This study looks at how thinking skills like planning and memory are affected in women who have survived intimate partner violence. It may help explain how these experiences affect daily life and mental health.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–50 - NCT06690151Recruiting
Babies with heart defects and development support
This study looks at how a serious heart condition before birth may affect a baby's brain development. It follows babies and their parents to better understand and support these children as they grow.
Nantes, Loire AtlantiqueAges Any age - NCT06679062RecruitingPhase 2
Suvorexant for alcohol use disorder and PTSD
This study tests whether the sleep medication suvorexant can help people with both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. If you're struggling with drinking, PTSD symptoms, and poor sleep, this trial may offer a new treatment option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06635486Recruiting
Mental health support for Venezuelans in Lima
This study offers mental health support to Venezuelan adults living in Lima who are feeling anxious, depressed, or have experienced trauma. It will check if you have signs of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress and provide help if you do.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06589505RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Software app for treating PTSD
This trial is testing a software program (like an app) designed to help treat PTSD. It may be an option if your PTSD is related to a past traumatic event and you haven't already tried several trauma-focused therapies.
Yamanashi, HokkaidoAges 18–65 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06479447Recruiting
Patient-reported PTSD screening study
This trial is testing a simple way to check for PTSD symptoms using patient-reported questionnaires. It aims to help people who haven't been screened recently get the care they need.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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.
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.