POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
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Brain zaps tailored to you: new hope for PTSD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized form of brain stimulation called PrTMS for treating PTSD in military veterans. Unlike standard treatments, it uses a simple brainwave test (EEG) to customize therapy for each person. Over 6 weeks, 100 participants will receive either real or sham t…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:24 UTC
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Can mind-body therapy plus talk therapy boost daily life for veterans with PTSD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining talk therapy with mind-body practices (like yoga or meditation) helps veterans with PTSD function better in everyday activities. About 300 veterans will be randomly assigned to different combinations of care for 12 weeks. Researchers will mea…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veterans Medical Research Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Writing away trauma: new group therapy aims to ease PTSD in complex cases
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 10-week virtual group writing therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults who also have borderline personality disorder or its traits. Participants write about their trauma using specific instructions during weekly 2-hour online sessions. The goal is to …
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New study tests best therapy for traumatized teens with chronic illness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two types of talk therapy for young people (ages 8-18) who have a long-term medical condition and have experienced trauma. The goal is to see which therapy works better to reduce trauma symptoms and improve daily life. Participants will join group therapy sess…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anthony Vesco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:22 UTC
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New app aims to tame anger in veterans with brain injury and PTSD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app called CALM to help veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manage anger and impulsivity. One hundred veterans and a family member or friend will be randomly assigned to use the CALM app or receive brain h…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Teens' brain and body clues may unlock better PTSD care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how teenagers who have experienced trauma react to stress and strong emotions. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and sweat responses while teens imagine a stressful event. The goal is to learn what predicts who will benefit from exposure-bas…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:08 UTC
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Patients' voices: which anxiety therapy works best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study interviews 30 adults with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or PTSD who previously completed a trial comparing two therapies: metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The goal is to learn what participants thought about each treatment to help doctors …
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Brain zapping study seeks clues to PTSD and depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two different types of noninvasive brain stimulation change brain activity and heart function in people with both PTSD and major depression. About 50 adults will receive both active and sham stimulation in a random order, with measurements taken right befo…
Matched conditions: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC