STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

This study tested a new treatment for veterans who smoke and have PTSD. It combined a proven PTSD therapy with extra support to help them quit smoking, including counseling and rewards for staying smoke-free. 120 veterans took part to see if this approach helped them stop smoking…

This study looked at whether an electronic self-report screening system (eScreening) helps VA clinics detect depression, PTSD, alcohol problems, and suicide risk more quickly and more often in newly enrolled veterans. Researchers compared screening rates and referral times before…

This study tested a new way to treat PTSD in veterans and active-duty service members using a type of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Instead of the usual weeks of therapy, participants received daily TMS sessions over just two weeks. The goal wa…

This study tested a 10-week group program called START for 45 veterans with PTSD who had not responded to other treatments. The program aimed to help them reduce their use of safety behaviors (like always carrying a weapon or avoiding certain places) and see if that lowered their…

This study tested a digital system (iPhone + Apple Watch with a special app) designed to detect and interrupt nightmares in people with PTSD. The goal was to improve sleep quality without fully waking the person. 270 veterans and active-duty service members took part. The study m…

This study tested a behavioral sleep treatment in 36 veterans who have PTSD, insomnia, and sleep apnea. The goal was to see if improving sleep helps them function better and feel better overall. Participants attended therapy sessions and reported on their quality of life and dail…

This study tested if tailored online writing exercises could help sexual minority women, transgender, and nonbinary people who have experienced trauma and struggle with heavy drinking. 131 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if these writing exercises could re…

This study tested a new therapy called Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) for people with PTSD. Unlike standard treatments that focus on trauma, PPMT helps patients recall and describe positive memories. 70 adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to either PPMT or s…

This study monitored the sleep of 48 Veterans with trauma-related nightmares using special mattress sensors in their own homes. The goal was to learn how nightmares affect sleep and how these patterns change with a cognitive-behavioral treatment. Results will help doctors persona…

This study looked at whether offering PTSD therapy several times a week (massed) helps veterans complete their treatment compared to the usual once-a-week schedule. Thirty veterans with PTSD took part, and researchers measured how many finished therapy, how satisfied they were, a…

This study tested whether having families keep a hospital diary during their child's stay in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) could reduce anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress after discharge. Researchers followed 431 families in four Brazilian PICUs, checking t…

This study looked at whether a short course teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills could increase a specific brain connectivity pattern linked to resilience against PTSD. It involved 30 public safety personnel (like police or firefighters) who were already part of a l…

This study tested a short 10-question screening tool called DEPITAC to help nurses identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people hospitalized after a road accident. About 274 participants completed the questionnaire within two weeks of their accident. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how working in intensive care during the COVID-19 outbreak affected the mental health of doctors, nurses, and other caregivers. Over 700 healthcare workers answered surveys about post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at 100 veterans with mental health conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or mood disorders. The goal was to see if a simple brain wave test (called mismatch negativity) could help choose the best thinking skills training for each person. Researchers meas…

This study followed 38 adults who survived severe H1N1 flu that caused lung failure. Researchers compared those who needed a machine to add oxygen to their blood with those who did not. They measured lung function, quality of life, and mental health at least 9 months after leavin…

This study looked at how psychological trauma changes the way teenagers' brains handle memory and emotions. Researchers used MRI scans to compare brain activity in 19 teens with PTSD and healthy teens. The goal was to better understand the brain areas involved, not to test a trea…

This study followed 125 ICU patients who needed a breathing tube and sedation for at least 48 hours. Researchers checked for memory and thinking problems 4 months after leaving the ICU. They also looked at stress, depression, and other factors. The goal was to understand how comm…