PTSD - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study tests whether a group therapy for PTSD, adapted for prisons, can help people reduce drug use, mental health issues, and crime after they leave prison. About 640 incarcerated adults across 10 US prisons will either receive the group therapy or a self-help workbook. Rese…

This study tests a program called MILAP that brings together young married women, their husbands, and mothers-in-law to reduce depression and intimate partner violence. About 900 families in Nepal will take part. The program includes counseling and support to improve mental healt…

This study tests an iPhone app called Senseye DT that uses artificial intelligence to diagnose PTSD in adults. Participants complete simple tasks on the phone while the front camera records their facial movements, which the AI analyzes for signs of PTSD. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel. About 72 adults with PTSD will receive 60 sessions over 12 weeks, and researchers will track the…

This study tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with mild brain stimulation can help reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans and civilians affected by war in Ukraine. Participants will attend 10 therapy sessions using VR goggles to safely face traumatic memories, with some al…

This study tests a short, virtual therapy program for pregnant women and new mothers with PTSD. About 90 participants will either receive the therapy or standard care. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing trauma symptoms.

This study tests a program called "Mental Gym®" that uses a smartwatch and phone app to help combat veterans with PTSD. The program includes daily breathing exercises and weekly group sessions. Researchers want to see if it reduces PTSD symptoms and improves mental health. About …

This study tests whether a fast, 5-day group therapy program can improve PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares in veterans and active-duty military. 160 participants will receive either a specialized cognitive-behavioral therapy or sleep education, both combined with a proven PTSD writi…

This study tests a new therapy called AMBET for treating PTSD in people who survived a cardiac arrest. About 90 participants will receive either AMBET or another therapy (PCT) over 12 weeks. The goal is to see which therapy better reduces PTSD symptoms and improves daily life.

This study tests whether a handheld device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve (gammaCore) can safely reduce PTSD symptoms. About 40 adults with PTSD will use the device at home daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will track symptom changes and side effects to see if this approach…

This study tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, memory, and mental health in veterans with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, or post-concussion syndrome. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, depre…

This study tests whether a 5-day intensive therapy program can help teens aged 13-17 with PTSD. The treatment combines EMDR, talk therapy, physical activity, and parent support. Researchers want to see if this fast approach is practical and reduces symptoms, compared to standard …

This study tests whether listening to 15 minutes of frequency-filtered classical music before daily therapy sessions helps reduce PTSD symptoms more than regular music. About 100 adults with PTSD will receive 10 sessions of cognitive processing therapy while their stress levels a…

This study is testing a new questionnaire called PTSD-iMPACT to see how well it measures the ways PTSD affects children's and teens' daily functioning at home, school, with friends, and in hobbies. Researchers will ask 1,200 young people and their caregivers in Switzerland and Ge…

This study looks at what to do when the first PTSD treatment doesn't work. Researchers will test different proven therapies on 400 adults who still have PTSD after initial treatment. The goal is to find out which second treatment works best and create a tool to identify early who…

This study is collecting health information from up to 10,000 people with conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to better understand these illnesses and help…

This pilot study is testing whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve PTSD symptoms in 20 veterans. Participants will receive ten 40-minute rTMS sessions over 2-4 weeks, plus brain scans and blood tests to measure changes in brain activity and inflam…

This study observes 200 people already taking psychedelics in other trials to understand how these drugs change brain processing. Researchers use brain scans, computer tasks, and interviews to measure shifts in learning, perception, and electrical activity. The goal is to predict…

This study tests whether improving the hospital experience in intensive care can reduce discomfort and prevent PTSD. About 1,242 adult ICU patients will report their discomfort levels using a questionnaire. The goal is to see if a program that changes care practices can make the …