Post-traumatic stress disorder
MONDO:0005146An anxiety disorder precipitated by an experience of intense fear or horror while exposed to a traumatic (especially life-threatening) event. The disorder is characterized by intrusive recurring thoughts or images of the traumatic event; avoidance of anything associated with the event; a state of hyperarousal and diminished emotional responsiveness. These symptoms are present for at least one month and the disorder is usually long-term.
Also known as: PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic neurosis, combat neurosis
820 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Promising PTSD drug moves to Long-Term safety study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called TSND-201 for adults with PTSD. Participants who completed an earlier blinded trial of TSND-201 can receive up to three treatment courses over 48 weeks, each consisting of four weekly doses. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Transcend Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for breaking the cycle of domestic violence?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a trauma-informed program called Strength at Home works better than the usual state-approved program for reducing intimate partner violence. About 800 men who are court-ordered to attend such programs, along with their partners, will take part. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Jail-Based PTSD therapy could curb overdose deaths after release
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether offering PTSD therapy to people in jail who also have opioid or stimulant use disorder can help them start addiction treatment after release. Researchers will screen and refer participants, then randomly assign some to start therapy immediately in jail an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut feeling: personalized bacteria may ease PTSD symptoms
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving people with PTSD a personalized mix of gut bacteria (called pharmabiotics) can help their mental health. The researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and thinking skills over 14 days. The goal is to see if fixing the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uzhhorod National University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ketamine may shield patients from PTSD after critical care
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows about 1,756 adults who were part of a larger trial and received either ketamine or etomidate during emergency intubation. Researchers want to see if ketamine can reduce PTSD symptoms one year later, since it may block the brain's formation of traumatic memories…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Drugs and therapy together: a new hope for anxiety, depression, and more?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether combining standard psychiatric medications (like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs) with individual cognitive behavioral therapy can improve symptoms and daily functioning in people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disord…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rakitzi, Stavroula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could home therapy replace hospital stays for kids with mental health issues?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether intensive home-based psychiatric treatment can help children and teens with mental health disorders as an alternative to being in the hospital. Over 3 months, participants receive 3 to 7 home visits per week from a team of doctors, therapists, and other s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New hope for teens battling addiction and trauma: combined therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a therapy called RRFT, which treats substance use and PTSD together, works better than standard separate treatments for teens aged 13-18. About 212 teens with both conditions will be randomly assigned to RRFT or usual care, and tracked for a year. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tests Team-Based approach to curb overdose risk
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to help people with both substance use and mental health disorders: a full team-based program called MISSION that provides counseling, peer support, and community outreach for 6 months, versus just linking them with a peer specialist. Researchers hope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New care model aims to speed up mental health help for teens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way of delivering mental health and addiction services to youth aged 14-17. Instead of standard hospital outpatient care, an integrated team offers rapid access to various services like therapy, peer support, and primary care in a youth-friendly setting. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cool roofs may cool minds: trial targets Heat-Driven anxiety
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether painting roofs with a special reflective coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve mental health. About 800 people in Ahmedabad, India, who live in homes with poor insulation will be randomly assigned to get a cool roof or not. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Peer power: new study tests whether support buddies boost HIV and mental health care
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether having a trained peer (someone with similar experiences) as a case manager can help people with HIV who also have mental health or substance use problems get the care they need. About 405 adults from an HIV clinic will be randomly assigned to either us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a postpartum depression drug curb alcohol cravings in PTSD?
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether brexanolone, a drug already approved for postpartum depression, can safely reduce stress-induced alcohol use in 25 adults with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Participants receive a continuous 20-hour IV infusion under medical supervision. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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PTSD memory eraser trial for teens pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the blood pressure drug propranolol could reduce PTSD symptoms in adolescents by blocking the reconsolidation of traumatic memories. Participants would have taken propranolol or a placebo before briefly recalling their trauma, once a week for six weeks.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:50 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI listens for signs of depression, autism, and more in your speech
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze a person's speech to help diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia. Researchers will record 500 people speaking and compare the AI's predictions to standard clinical dia…
Sponsor: Psyrin Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Quick therapy after rape may stop PTSD before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Firefighter trainees get mental health training to prevent PTSD and depression
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a workshop led by fellow firefighters can help prevent PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol problems in new firefighter recruits. About 480 trainees will take part in either an emotion regulation workshop or a standard education session during their aca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New app aims to prevent stress in rural first responders
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a mobile app called FirstFocus that uses attention training to help first responders in rural areas prevent stress and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. About 80 active first responders aged 18+ with an iPhone will use the app before and after shi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study tests common antidepressant for PTSD in military and civilian groups
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 study is testing whether fluoxetine, a widely used antidepressant, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 800 adults including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either fluoxetine or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep drug soothe PTSD? new study recruits troops and civilians
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether daridorexant, a drug used for insomnia, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 200 adults, including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers track changes in PTSD severity …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts after trauma: new study tests simple tools to prevent PTSD and opioid abuse
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short video and a 3-week text messaging program can help people who have recently experienced sexual assault. The goal is to see if these tools can reduce mental health problems like PTSD and prevent misuse of opioids and other substances. About 394 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter PTSD therapy may be just as effective for veterans
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a shorter therapy focused on guilt (TrIGR) to a standard PTSD therapy (CPT) in 160 U.S. Veterans. The goal is to see if TrIGR is no less effective at reducing PTSD, depression, and guilt symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online classes before birth may shield new moms from PTSD
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving first-time mothers online education about childbirth starting at 30 weeks of pregnancy can lower their risk of post-traumatic stress after delivery. Researchers will enroll 400 women and track their mental health through surveys at 6 weeks and 6 mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for PTSD relief in small study
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely help adults with long-term PTSD who are already taking antidepressants. Twenty participants will receive psilocybin, and some will also get trauma-focused talk therapy. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Sugar water injection may ease PTSD symptoms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a dextrose (sugar water) solution around nerves in the neck can reduce PTSD symptoms like anxiety and brain fog. Twenty-four adults who have tried at least two medications and two non-drug treatments for PTSD will receive either the injection or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One therapy to tackle both anxiety and drinking in veterans?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a single cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help veterans who struggle with both anxiety (including PTSD) and hazardous drinking. The goal is to see if treating both issues together improves their daily functioning and reduces symptoms better …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a One-Size-Fits-All therapy help depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a PTSD app boost alcohol recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app for PTSD, along with brief weekly support sessions, can help people who are already in treatment for alcohol problems. About 300 adults with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder will use the app or receive standard care. Researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New group therapy aims to heal earthquake grief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a structured 8-session group therapy called Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) for adults who lost loved ones in the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 190 survivors were randomly assigned to either the therapy or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the therapy boosts resilience…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Veterans' PTSD study seeks best treatment match
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three proven PTSD treatments—talk therapy (prolonged exposure), antidepressant medication (paroxetine or venlafaxine), and their combination—in 304 veterans. Researchers aim to identify which treatment works best for whom, using personalized algorithms. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can rewriting your life story improve mental health? small trial tests new therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness explore and reshape their life stories. The goal is to improve personal recovery, quality of life, and identity. Twenty adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New program aims to boost Veterans' social and physical health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called Omnis Salutis for recent veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders. The program teaches veterans to identify their health goals and communicate them to doctors and family. Researchers want to see if it improves social an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could two weeks of therapy beat six months for anxiety?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a short, intensive course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) over 2 weeks works better than the usual weekly sessions over 6 months for people with anxiety disorders. 120 adults with conditions like panic disorder, OCD, or PTSD will be randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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PTSD therapy gets a voice twist: study tests emotional tone shifting
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a voice-changing device could make exposure therapy easier for people with PTSD. Patients would read their trauma story aloud while software altered their voice's emotional tone, hoping to reduce distress. The study was withdrawn before any participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can PTSD therapy help people stick with opioid treatment?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an adapted version of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), delivered via telehealth at syringe service programs, can reduce PTSD symptoms and help people stay on their opioid use disorder medication. Eleven adults who regularly use syringe services and are…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The City College of New York • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Common antidepressant fluoxetine put to the test for PTSD relief
Symptom relief TerminatedThis Phase 2 study is testing whether fluoxetine, a common antidepressant, can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. About 200 participants will receive either fluoxetine or a placebo for up to 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if PT…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for PTSD: experimental drug trial targets service members and veterans
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests an experimental drug called SLS-002 to see if it can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. About 200 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo twice a week for 8 weeks, then once a week for 4 more weeks.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Morning or afternoon? study tests best time for PTSD therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether having therapy sessions in the morning or afternoon changes how well prolonged exposure therapy works for PTSD. About 52 adults with PTSD will receive 10 weekly therapy sessions via telehealth, either early in the day or late afternoon. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virtual reality could ease stress of bone marrow transplants
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help people undergoing bone marrow transplants cope with stress and improve their quality of life. About 80 adult patients with blood cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive the VR program plus usual care, or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help tame PTSD? tiny german study tests feasibility
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a medically supervised 12-week ketogenic diet is practical for 6 adults with PTSD in Germany. The main goal is to see if people can stick to the diet and complete the study. It is not designed to measure how well the diet works for PTSD symptoms, but it m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bundeswehr University Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a 5-Session therapy help teens with PTSD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief 5-session treatment, for adolescents aged 12-18 with PTSD. Researchers will first gather feedback from experts and teens, then test the adapted therapy against the standard 12-16 session treatment in 48 teens. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple digital game ease traumatic flashbacks?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a brief digital task can reduce the number of upsetting, involuntary memories that women experience after a traumatic event. About 380 women from Iceland who have at least three such memories per week will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iceland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New program aims to heal war trauma passed down in refugee families
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program that combines family group sessions with a virtual peer mentoring program for US-born teens (ages 14-17) whose parents resettled as refugees. The goal is to reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems caused by intergenerational …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a 5-Session writing exercise ease PTSD in pregnant teens?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a short, 5-session writing therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is practical and helpful for pregnant or postpartum adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with PTSD. The therapy involves writing about traumatic experiences with minimal t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New program aims to cut PTSD and ER visits for trauma patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a brief stepped care program for adults hospitalized after a traumatic injury who show signs of PTSD. The program starts in the hospital and aims to reduce PTSD symptoms and the number of emergency room visits over time. About 424 participants are involved, and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New group therapy aims to curb suicide risk in active duty troops
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-session group therapy program (G-BCBT) for active duty military personnel who have recent suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. The therapy teaches emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and relapse prevention skills. Researchers will measure ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Charlotte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New therapy shows promise for troubled youth
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if a therapy called FIRST, which uses five key principles to help youth manage negative emotions, works better than standard therapy. About 212 youth aged 7 to 15 with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavior problems will take part. The goal is to see if FIRST i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New outreach program targets mental health gaps in latino communities
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a community-based program called CRISOL Mente to help Latinos in the Philadelphia area with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The program uses outreach workers to connect people to mental health care and support. Researchers will measure if symptoms improve after six…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a brief online therapy ease anxiety and depression in kids? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a brief behavioral therapy program delivered via telehealth (STEP-UP) for children and teens aged 8 to 16 with anxiety or depression. Participants are recruited from community health centers and randomly assigned to either STEP-UP or a referral to local mental he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a neck injection quiet the Brain's fear response in PTSD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether injecting an anesthetic near certain neck nerves (stellate ganglion block) can reduce PTSD symptoms by calming overactive stress responses. About 79 adults with chronic PTSD will receive either the anesthetic or a placebo (saline) injection. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a love hormone help veterans beat alcohol addiction and PTSD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether oxytocin, a natural hormone, can boost the effects of a special talk therapy for veterans who have both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. About 175 veterans will get either oxytocin or a placebo along with therapy. The goal is to see if oxytocin helps the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can acting out help heal? drama therapy trial targets dual diagnosis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study tests a specific type of drama therapy for people who have both a mental health condition (like depression or bipolar disorder) and a substance use disorder. Ten participants will attend weekly group drama therapy sessions for 12 weeks, then put on a performance.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Ketamine therapy for teen PTSD: early safety trial halted
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is safe and feasible for adolescents aged 15-17 with severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Five participants were to receive three intravenous ketamine doses paired with therapy sessions over six weeks. …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can one therapy treat all anxiety disorders? a new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can work for several anxiety disorders, compared to therapies designed for each specific disorder. About 76 adults with panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, or PTSD will participate.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Healing touch: massage therapy eases pain and trauma in refugees
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of massage therapy, designed to be sensitive to trauma and different cultures, can help refugees and asylum seekers who survived torture or war. About 50 people will either get their usual care plus this massage, or just usual care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Center for Victims of Torture, United States • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a tailored PTSD program help those battling both trauma and addiction?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts a proven PTSD therapy (STAIR-NT) for people in methadone treatment who also use cocaine and opioids. Researchers will test if the adapted program is practical and acceptable, and whether it reduces substance use and PTSD symptoms. About 80 participants will be r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a brief therapy beat standard PTSD care?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new, shorter therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to standard treatments. Researchers want to see if the brief approach works just as well at reducing symptoms. About 82 adults with PTSD will take part. The main goal is to measure changes in PTS…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bergen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for veteran PTSD
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can safely help veterans with PTSD. Fifteen veterans will receive two doses of psilocybin in a supervised therapy setting. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure changes in PTSD symptoms.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Veterans use smartwatch and cycling to tackle PTSD
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a mobile health system (smartwatch and app) combined with a week-long cycling event to help veterans reduce stress and PTSD symptoms. Thirty-six veterans will use the system for two months and participate in the cycling challenge. The goal is to see if this appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Texas A&M University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could a nerve zap help veterans with PTSD sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the skin can improve sleep in veterans with PTSD. The device, similar to a TENS unit, targets two different nerve locations to see which works better. Researchers will measure sleep quality using overnight sleep tests in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New therapy targets Brain's 'Orienting' reflex to treat PTSD
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a therapy called Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) for people with PTSD. DBR helps patients focus on physical tension linked to traumatic memories. 234 adults will be randomly assigned to either DBR or a waitlist, and researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Week-Long PTSD therapy showdown: can Fast-Track talk beat relaxation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a one-week virtual talk therapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy) to a five-day relaxation training for reducing PTSD symptoms. About 140 adults with PTSD will participate to see which approach works better and how. The goal is to find faster, more effective ways…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Everyday therapists? study tests Non-Licensed CBT in hospitals
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Service dogs may boost PTSD therapy for veterans
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether having a psychiatric service dog makes prolonged exposure therapy work better for veterans with PTSD. About 216 veterans who already qualify for a service dog will be randomly assigned to get the dog right away or later. The goal is to see if the dog h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Service dogs put to the test for veteran PTSD relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether trained service dogs can help reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans. 150 veterans who already qualified for a service dog are randomly assigned to receive one or to a waitlist. Researchers track their PTSD severity, depression, and overall well-bei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Blood pressure and eye tests may guide PTSD treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether two easy tests—measuring blood pressure changes when standing and eye reactions to light—can predict which veterans with PTSD will respond to the drug prazosin. The study involves 87 veterans and compares prazosin to a placebo. The goal is to pers…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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App plus therapist sessions may help WTC responders with PTSD
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a mobile app called PTSD Coach, with or without brief clinician support, can reduce PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems in World Trade Center responders living in Florida. About 120 English- or Spanish-speaking responders will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Writing your way to wellness: new study tests creative writing for mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 15-session creative writing program called REWRITALIZE for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression. About 300 adults will either join the writing groups plus their usual care, or stay on a waiting list wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a 'Courage and Love' group therapy beat loneliness in seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group therapy called Awareness, Courage, and Love (ACL) for older adults with psychiatric disorders who feel lonely. The therapy focuses on mindfulness, sharing feelings, and building connections. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpful …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New group therapy aims to heal healthcare Workers' hidden wounds
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a four-session group therapy program called CARE-MI for healthcare workers who may be experiencing post-traumatic stress or moral injury from their jobs. The program combines several evidence-based techniques, including EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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MDMA boosts PTSD therapy in quick 10-Day program
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a single dose of MDMA, given during a 10-day intensive exposure therapy program, can improve PTSD symptoms more than therapy alone. About 40 adults with PTSD will participate at Emory University. The goal is to see if MDMA helps patients engage better wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Brief therapy aims to stop PTSD before it starts in spinal cord injury patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short form of talk therapy, called brief prolonged exposure therapy, can help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who have had a spinal cord injury. The therapy involves three one-hour sessions during inpatient rehabilitation. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Floating away trauma: new study tests Sensory-Deprivation tanks for PTSD relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether floating in a special tank that reduces outside stimulation can help people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). About 30 adults with PTSD will take part. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, stress, mood, and pain before and after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses curb alcohol cravings in veterans?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce alcohol cravings in veterans who also have mild traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Twenty veterans will receive either real or placebo rTMS over 10 sessions in two weeks. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Tetris tested as quick fix for birth trauma
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether playing the video game Tetris for 10-15 minutes within 24 hours of an emergency cesarean birth can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 120 women who had an emergency C-section will be invited to play Tetris on a Nintendo Switch. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Veterans' PTSD may be soothed by a simple neck injection
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a stellate ganglion block—a numbing injection in the neck—can quickly reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. About 410 veterans who still have PTSD after trying standard treatments will receive either the real injection or a sham (fake) one. Researchers will m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Brain training boosts Well-Being in traumatized new moms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help new mothers who have experienced trauma feel better and manage their emotions. Twenty postpartum women with trauma-related symptoms will try the training alongside their usual care. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a headband soothe trauma in new mothers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a mobile neurofeedback device (MUSE 2) can help new mothers who have experienced trauma feel better and reduce stress. Forty mothers with PTSD symptoms will use the headband at home for 12 weeks, receiving audio feedback to train their brains to sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New CBT program aims to ease anxiety in pakistani teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 16-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program called the C.A.T Project for Pakistani teenagers aged 14 to 17 with moderate to severe anxiety. The program helps teens change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors using relaxation, problem-solving, and parent educ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New online tool aims to tame toddler anxiety
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new online program called Tiny Heroes, designed to help parents of anxious children aged 3 to 6. The program teaches parents cognitive behavioral therapy techniques through four online modules. Researchers want to see if it is practical and effective in reducin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Can therapy rewire the PTSD brain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 130 adults with PTSD from childhood trauma as they undergo Cognitive Processing Therapy. Researchers will measure brain activity, genetics, and behavior before and after treatment to understand how recovery happens. The goal is to uncover biological markers of P…
Sponsor: Milissa Kaufman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, special…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden scars of childhood abuse in women
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how childhood abuse and neglect change the brain in women with PTSD or dissociative identity disorder. Researchers will use MRI scans and cognitive tests to measure brain activity related to attention, emotions, and feelings of detachment. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cancer kids show surprising strength: study reveals growth, not just trauma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how children with cancer and their parents handle the emotional challenges of the disease. Instead of focusing only on negative effects like posttraumatic stress, researchers also explore positive changes, such as personal growth. The study compares these fami…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can peers help people recover from mental illness? new study says maybe
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a 10-week program called 'Grow to Recovery' for people with mental illness. The program is co-led by a peer (someone who also has a mental illness) and a professional. Researchers want to see if it helps participants feel more hopeful and capable. 138 people are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ketamine's brain impact under the scanner: new study targets synaptic loss
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses PET and MRI scans to measure brain cell connections in people with major depression or PTSD. Researchers will give ketamine to see if it can reverse synaptic loss linked to these conditions. The goal is to understand brain changes, not to provide treatment. About …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Screen time and teen minds: new study probes link
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how internet habits, cyberbullying, and emotional coping skills relate to mental health in young people aged 15 to 24. Researchers will survey 50 participants about their internet use, depression, anxiety, and self-harm thoughts. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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MDMA brain study on PTSD never got off the ground
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see how MDMA changes brain activity in people with PTSD, especially in areas that handle emotions. Researchers planned to give MDMA to a small group and measure brain scans and PTSD symptoms. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enroll…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Your phone could help design your therapy: new study tests personalized CBT for anxiety and drinking
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses smartphone data to understand what triggers anxiety and alcohol use in each person, then tailors therapy to those specific triggers. 81 adults with anxiety and alcohol problems will receive 11 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) either personalized to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a simple assessment cut sick leave for mental disorders?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether an early assessment of activity limitations by occupational therapists can help people with mental disorders return to work. 150 participants in specialized psychiatric care will either receive the assessment or usual care. The goal is to see if this lead…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Göteborg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can business methods boost mental health care for veterans?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find better ways to ensure veterans with PTSD, depression, or alcohol/opioid problems receive proven treatments. Currently, only 3-28% of patients get these effective therapies. Researchers will compare a participatory business engineering method (Participatory…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ultrasound brain zapper trial pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and feasibility of a focused ultrasound device called Exablate Neuro with a new Echo-Focusing feature for people with treatment-resistant brain disorders like essential tremor or depression. However, the trial was withdrawn before enroll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Veterans share war stories to build new therapy for moral wounds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study interviews 14 veterans who served in combat to create a group therapy program for moral injury—the lasting distress from events that violated their values. The goal is to help them reintegrate into civilian life and restore functioning. The research focuses on developi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Withdrawn study aimed to boost mental health in young south asian women
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to develop and test a 12-week mental health program designed specifically for young South Asian women aged 16-24 with mood or anxiety disorders. The program was meant to address cultural and gender needs. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain boost for seniors: study tests training plus zaps to keep minds sharp
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week program of daily brain training exercises, combined with a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS), can improve thinking, reduce falls, and help seniors with mental health conditions stay independent. About 270 older adults livi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New program aims to keep seniors sharp and at home longer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program that combines brain training, social activities, and exercise is practical and liked by seniors with mental health conditions living in community housing. About 18 participants will try the program in small groups, guided by a support wo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New app aims to support recovery for recently released inmates with dual diagnoses
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is developing and testing a smartphone app called R-Assist for people recently released from jail who have both substance use and mental health disorders. The app tracks symptoms, connects users to resources like housing and recovery groups, and measures how easy it is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meaningful Measurement, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Veterans' brain scans could unlock new suicide prevention strategies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study uses functional MRI to examine brain activity in trauma-exposed veterans with obsessive-compulsive personality traits, known as overcontrol. Overcontrol can strain relationships and increase suicide risk. The study aims to test whether the brain scanning methods …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI and brain scans aim to predict who is at risk for suicide
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to enroll 150 people at different risk levels for self-harm to understand how brain activity and blood markers relate to suicide risk. Participants would have received brain scans, blood tests, and three different treatments (neurofeedback, transcranial magnetic …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ottawa study aims to help homeless youth cut back on tobacco and drugs
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at tobacco, cannabis, and other drug use among homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Ottawa. Researchers will follow 520 participants aged 16 and older who are homeless or insecurely housed and have a history of cannabis use and mental illness. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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PTSD help for teens in Doctor's office? study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test a short program called PCIP (Primary Care Intervention for PTSD) for teenagers with post-traumatic stress disorder. The program included relaxation techniques and education, delivered via telehealth. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New eLearning platform aims to train therapists in exposure therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is developing and testing an online training program to teach therapists how to deliver exposure therapy to people with anxiety disorders and OCD. About 56 practicing therapists will try the program and give feedback to improve it. The goal is to see if the training re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Holistic education study for stress withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to test a holistic education program for stress management in people from colonized English-speaking countries. It aimed to help with conditions like stress, PTSD, anxiety, and fatigue using pastoral counseling and self-care activities. However, the study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Goddess Zena I. Jones • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a simple clinic strategy boost mental health treatment in africa?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a method called SAIA-MH to help clinics in Mozambique better diagnose, treat, and follow up with people who have mental health conditions. Researchers will compare clinics using this approach to those that don't, involving about 155 patients. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Join the brain health registry and help fight Alzheimer's from home
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThe Brain Health Registry is an online project that collects information about memory, mood, sleep, diet, and exercise from adults over 18. Participants also take simple cognitive tests online. The goal is to build a large database to speed up research into brain diseases like Al…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Lockdown and the mind: study on Quarantine's toll on psychiatric patients never got off the ground
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to check how the COVID-19 quarantine affected people who were already seeing a psychiatrist. Researchers wanted to measure PTSD and other mental health symptoms during quarantine and a few months later. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Which therapy works best for troubled teens? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 192 teens aged 12 to 20 who are already receiving either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) for anxiety, depression, or OCD. Researchers will track their progress using questionnaires and interviews over 9 months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can cannabis calm the brain? new study scans Veterans' brains for clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will use brain scans to see how cannabis affects inflammation and brain activity in up to 100 U.S. military veterans with PTSD and suicidal thoughts. Participants will take cannabis for 12 weeks and have PET and MRI scans before and after. The goal is to link brain cha…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain implants and VR help scientists watch fear take hold
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses virtual reality to understand how people learn fear and safety. Participants already have a brain implant (RNS device) for epilepsy. They wear a VR headset while researchers measure brain activity, heart rate, and sweat. The goal is to better understand anxiety an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Iraq war Veterans' mental health tracked for years in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 817 military personnel who served in Iraq to see how war affects mental health, thinking skills, and daily life over time. Participants complete surveys and in-person tests on mood, stress, and memory. The goal is to learn how conditions like PTSD develop and c…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Family coaching may be key to getting vets PTSD treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether coaching family members through phone calls and a web program can encourage veterans with PTSD to start mental health care. About 122 partners or close family members of veterans will receive either standard coaching or an enhanced version with online tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Psychedelic therapy: does trip intensity matter?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 376 patients who received psychedelic-assisted therapy with LSD or psilocybin for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance use disorders. Researchers want to see if the intensity of the psychedelic experience is linked to better outcomes. All data comes fr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can diet and faith help heal trauma? researchers launch survey to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a small survey of 10 adults exploring how nutrition, mental health, and faith-based practices relate to recovery from trauma or PTSD. Researchers want to understand what helps people overcome life challenges after stressful events. The results will be used to design…
Sponsor: True Paleo Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:44 UTC
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300 volunteers help create medical image bank for science
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:28 UTC