POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study looks at whether a stellate ganglion block (an injection near the neck) can improve sleep and reduce stress in people with PTSD. Researchers will use a smart ring to track sleep patterns and measure stress hormones over three months. The goal is to find clear signs tha…

This study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can safely reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress and adjustment disorder in 30 frontline healthcare workers and first responders. Participants will receive therapy sessions with MDMA and complete questionnaires about their symptom…

This study looks at whether adding cannabis to standard talk therapy can help veterans with PTSD feel less anxious, depressed, or suicidal. About 280 veterans who have used cannabis before but not recently will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, brain act…

This study is developing and testing a new type of talk therapy called ACT-SHARE for veterans who have both PTSD and alcohol problems and are struggling with their romantic relationships. The therapy helps veterans manage difficult feelings and urges while focusing on actions tha…

This study looks at whether aquatic therapy (exercises in a warm pool) followed by group training can help 50 Danish veterans with PTSD. Many veterans don't get enough relief from standard treatments, especially for sleep and quality of life. Participants will do 16 weeks of indi…

This study tests whether a drug called MDMA, given alongside therapy, can help veterans with PTSD feel better. About 52 veterans will receive a dose of MDMA during therapy sessions, either alone or in a group. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and reduces PTSD symptoms.

This study tests a mobile app called Along With Me to see if it can reduce post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts in parents who have recently lost a pregnancy or infant. About 300 participants will either use the app, use the app with support from a peer guide, or receive s…

This study looks at whether cannabis can help veterans who have PTSD and thoughts of suicide. About 500 veterans who have used cannabis in the past year will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, and suicide risk over time using interviews and question…

This study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with a specific type of talk therapy can help people with long-term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial will include 15 adults with moderate to severe PTSD who are not taking psyc…

This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with expressive writing can reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in adults. 45 participants will be split into three groups: rTMS before writing, rTMS after writing, or a fake stimulation. Researchers will measure chang…

This study tests a drug called vilazodone to see if it can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in 200 adults, including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in PTSD severity and …

This small pilot study (2-6 adults) tests whether a wrist-worn biosensor can detect a specific pattern of nervous system activity—from high stress to calm—during ketamine-assisted therapy for PTSD. Participants arrange their own therapy sessions, and the researcher only monitors …