STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

This study looks at whether trained service dogs can help military veterans with PTSD feel better over time. About 150 veterans who already qualify for a service dog will be randomly assigned to get one or wait. Researchers will track PTSD symptoms, depression, and daily life for…

This study tests a shorter version of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Veterans with PTSD. Many Veterans drop out of the standard 12-session program early, missing the most helpful parts. The goal is to find which therapy components work best and deliver only those, making …

This study looks at whether having a psychiatric service dog helps veterans with PTSD get more out of a standard therapy called prolonged exposure therapy. About 216 veterans who already qualify for a service dog will take part. The goal is to see if the dog-and-therapy combo red…

This study looks at whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy can safely help veterans with PTSD. Fifteen veterans will receive the treatment and be monitored for side effects and changes in PTSD symptoms. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study looks at trauma-exposed veterans who have a strong need for perfection and control (overcontrol), which can make social connections difficult and increase suicide risk. Researchers want to see if brain scans (fMRI) and online check-ins are practical ways to measure soc…

This study follows about 817 military personnel who served in Iraq to learn about the long-term effects of war on mental health, thinking skills, and daily life. Participants complete surveys and phone interviews about mood, stress, and head injuries, and some also do in-person t…

This study tests a program for refugee families living in the U.S. It combines family group sessions with virtual teen mentoring to help reduce emotional and behavioral problems like PTSD, depression, and anxiety in teens. About 308 teens and their parents will take part. The goa…

This study tests a new way to help Veterans with PTSD start treatment. It combines phone coaching for family members with a web program called VA-CRAFT. The goal is to see if this approach helps more Veterans get mental health care. The study involves 122 family members of Vetera…