POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study aims to find out which PTSD treatment works best for military veterans. It compares three approaches: a specific talk therapy (Prolonged Exposure), medication (paroxetine or venlafaxine), or a combination of both. The goal is to help doctors predict which treatment wil…

This study aims to find the best way to help women recover from PTSD and problematic alcohol use after experiencing sexual assault. Researchers are testing different telehealth counseling approaches to see whether it's better to address PTSD symptoms first, alcohol use first, or …

This study is adapting and testing a therapy designed to help people who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while also using multiple drugs, like cocaine and opioids. The therapy is being offered within a methadone treatment program in New York City. Researche…

This pilot study aims to see if it's practical to run a larger trial comparing two types of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety. It tests a single, unified therapy approach against several specific therapies tailored to different anxiety disorders. The study enrolled 7…

This study is testing whether a small earpiece that delivers gentle nerve stimulation can help people who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid addiction stick with their medication treatment. About 20 participants will use the device for 12 weeks alongside s…

This small, early-stage study is checking if a treatment combining the medicine ketamine with talk therapy is safe and workable for teenagers with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will involve a few teens aged 15-17 receiving three ketamine sessions with therapy s…

This study is checking if compassion meditation is a practical approach to help veterans with PTSD. Researchers want to see if they can consistently teach this meditation technique to diverse groups of veterans across different parts of the country. The study will measure how man…

This study aims to understand why some people with PTSD respond to certain treatments while others don't. Researchers are testing whether simple blood pressure and eye reflex measurements can predict which veterans will benefit from the medication prazosin. The study also examine…

This study aims to understand the psychological impact of childhood cancer. It compares stress levels and potential for positive personal growth in children with cancer and their parents against families without serious illness. Researchers are following participants over time to…

This study aims to understand how PTSD affects the brain and genes, and how these change as people recover through therapy. Researchers will use brain scans and genetic tests to observe 130 adults with PTSD before and after they complete Cognitive Processing Therapy. The goal is …