PTSD

This early-stage trial at the University of Chicago tests whether Adderall, a drug used for ADHD, can improve social interactions in people with PTSD. About 40 adults aged 18-65 will receive either Adderall or a placebo and rate their conversations. The goal is to see if this dru…

This study tests a 12-week telehealth program called PARTNER-MH, where trained peer specialists help minoritized veterans navigate mental health care, address social needs, and improve communication with clinicians. The trial will enroll 268 veterans with depression, anxiety, or …

This study tests whether suvorexant, a medication already approved for insomnia, can help Veterans with PTSD and sleep problems better unlearn fear responses. About 40 Veterans will take either suvorexant or a placebo for 7 nights while researchers measure their skin responses to…

This study tests whether the psychedelic drug psilocybin, combined with talk therapy, can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in Georgia military veterans. 150 veterans will be randomly assigned to different therapy approaches to compare results. The goal is to see if this combination is…

This study tests whether COMP360, a lab-made psilocybin, can reduce PTSD symptoms when given with professional support. About 300 adults with PTSD will receive either a high or low dose and be followed for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug safely eases symptoms like flashba…

This study tests whether a special smartwatch can improve sleep in warfighters who have trouble sleeping due to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or stress. The watch detects signs of stress during sleep, like a fast heart rate, and gives gentle vibrations to calm the body without wa…

This study tests whether a rapid, 5-day course of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. Ninety veterans with chronic PTSD who are still symptomatic despite ongoing treatment will receive either real TMS or a sham procedure. The goal is to s…

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 aims to see if peer support can help pregnant and postpartum veterans who have serious mental illness. Researchers will develop a program where trained peer specialists offer support, then test it with 24 veterans to see if it is helpful and practical. The goal is to i…

This pilot study will test whether a smartphone app that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) can improve sleep in 144 active-duty service members. Participants will use the app for five weeks, and researchers will measure changes in insomnia severity, depress…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help people cope with trauma from COVID-19. It involves 100 adults, including healthcare workers and COVID-19 survivors, who will try VR exposure therapy in 5 weekly sessions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces PTSD sympt…

This study looks at whether mindfulness-based stress reduction can help Black teenage girls who have been involved with the justice system and their parents or caregivers. About 90 participants will report on stress, PTSD symptoms, and other outcomes before and after the program.…

This study works with 40 veterans who have PTSD to understand why many don't start recommended therapies like CPT or PE. Researchers will look at the treatments veterans try first and how that affects their next steps. The goal is to create a program that helps veterans get the r…

This study will test a non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference (TI) in 300 healthy volunteers and people with anxiety or PTSD. TI uses two weak electrical fields to target deep brain areas linked to fear and emotion without affecting the surface of the …

This observational study will follow 250 adults treated in the emergency department for major trauma. Researchers want to see if early factors like thinking flexibility, social support, and stress levels can predict who develops PTSD within 6 months. Participants fill out questio…

This study follows 300 Ukrainian veterans who lost a limb in combat to see if longer evacuation times or extended tourniquet use increase the risk of developing PTSD. Participants will be monitored for 18 months using PTSD symptom questionnaires. The goal is to identify factors t…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…