POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study tested a personalized version of a standard talk therapy for PTSD, called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). It involved 179 Veterans and aimed to see if tailoring the therapy to address each person's specific life challenges—like work, relationships, or other stresso…

This study tested a therapy called Behavioral Activation, adapted for veterans struggling with both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It compared this approach to a standard relapse prevention treatment. The goal was to see if helping veterans e…

This study tested if adding a simple neck injection to a standard PTSD therapy could make the therapy work better. Researchers compared the standard therapy alone to the therapy combined with either a real or a fake (placebo) injection. The goal was to see if the combination coul…

This study investigated whether treating insomnia could reduce the higher risk of heart disease seen in people with PTSD. Researchers enrolled 140 adults with both PTSD and insomnia. They tested if an 8-week sleep therapy program could improve key markers of heart health, like bl…

This study tested two different treatments for depression and trauma-related disorders that could be delivered by trained non-specialists in Kenya, where mental health professionals are scarce. Over 2,100 primary care patients received either talk therapy or medication as a first…

This study tested whether a personalized magnetic brain stimulation therapy could help reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 158 adults with PTSD received either the real treatment or a placebo version for 5 weeks, with neither participants nor doctors knowing…

This study tested a new support program for adults who recently experienced sexual assault. Researchers developed a brief video to watch during a medical exam and follow-up text messages for the next month. The goal was to see if this approach could help prevent the development o…

This study looked at whether learning to train a future service dog, combined with standard medical care, could help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-concussive symptoms in military members. Researchers enrolled 156 participants to measure changes in stress…

This study compared two types of talk therapy for veterans with PTSD, depression, or panic disorder. Researchers tested if a single, streamlined therapy could work as well as separate, disorder-specific therapies. 304 veterans received 12 weeks of either the new combined approach…

This study tested whether a specific talk therapy called Prolonged Exposure Therapy could help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people living with spinal cord injuries. 30 participants were randomly assigned to receive either this therapy or continue wi…

This small pilot study tested whether a thinking skills training program could help veterans with PTSD who still struggle with memory, focus, and concentration after standard PTSD therapy. Researchers worked with 21 veterans to see if the training was practical and acceptable, an…

This study tested whether a medication called pregnenolone could help reduce symptoms of PTSD in veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. For 10 weeks, 96 veterans with PTSD received either the real medication or a placebo pill, without knowing which one. Researchers measured…

This study tested a special support program for pregnant women who have recently experienced violence from a partner. The program aimed to help improve the mothers' mental health, reduce their risk of further violence, and support better parenting and infant development. Research…

This study tested a new mobile app called CAARE, designed to help children and their parents cope with the emotional stress that often follows a serious injury. It involved 54 families where a child under 12 was hospitalized for an injury. The goal was to see if using the app cou…

This study tested whether a single therapy session could reduce traumatic memories after childbirth. Mothers who experienced distressing flashbacks played the game Tetris after briefly recalling their birth experience. Researchers compared 120 women who received immediate treatme…

This study investigated whether having sensory processing differences makes a person more vulnerable to developing PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma. Researchers showed combat-related movie clips to 248 healthy young adults, some with and some without sensory issues, and me…