POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
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Could MDMA help heal PTSD in soldiers? new trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether MDMA, combined with a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members. Participants receive either a full or low dose of MDMA during therapy sessions. Th…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cannabis calm War's ghosts? new trial for vets with PTSD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether inhaling high-THC cannabis can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in 320 veterans. Participants will either receive active cannabis or a placebo with almost no THC. The goal is to see if cannabis helps with PTSD severity and daily functioning, providing real-wor…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 5-Day brain stimulation blitz ease depression in PTSD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a faster schedule of non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), is practical and safe for adults with both PTSD and major depression. Participants receive six short sessions per day for f…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy could help heal trauma from domestic abuse
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with talk therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults who have survived intimate partner violence. 76 participants will receive either a high or low dose and complete weekly th…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Eye movement therapy without painful recall shows promise for PTSD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital therapy that combines unconscious exposure to trauma-related images with bilateral eye movements to reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD. About 123 participants who experience at least 5 intrusive memories per week will be randomly assigned to …
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhu Zijian • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Tetris tested as a tool to block traumatic flashbacks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach to reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD. Participants are briefly exposed to trauma cues without realizing it, then play Tetris. The idea is to disrupt memory reconsolidation without needing to consciously recall the trauma. The trial will…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shaanxi Normal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could melatonin help kids with PTSD sleep better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a slow-release form of melatonin can improve sleep in 120 children and adolescents (ages 2-17.5) with PTSD who have significant sleep disturbances. Participants will receive either melatonin or a placebo for 13 weeks. The study aims to see if mela…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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One-Week brain zaps aim to ease PTSD and pain in veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a one-week course of brain stimulation (called iTBS) for veterans who have both PTSD and chronic pain. Thirty veterans will receive 5-6 short sessions each day for five days, with no placebo group. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, pain, mood, and …
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease PTSD in kids after scary events
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a therapy called CFTSI for children aged 7 to 17 who have experienced a traumatic event in the last 3 months. The goal is to see if CFTSI reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms better than standard supportive therapy. 140 children and their families will take par…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple checklist forecast PTSD after critical illness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether routine medical data can predict which survivors of an emergency intensive care unit (EICU) stay will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) one month after leaving the hospital. Researchers will follow about 800 adult patients, collecting details f…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could trauma history sabotage epilepsy surgery? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) influences how well epilepsy surgery works. Researchers will follow 42 adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy for two years after surgery, comparing seizure freedom and quality of life between those with and without…
Matched conditions: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC