Art therapy targets PTSD in troops: brain scans reveal healing

NCT ID NCT05414708

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests if art therapy can improve emotional health in 40 active-duty or recently separated military members with PTSD symptoms. Participants attend 8 art therapy sessions and get brain scans before and after to see changes. The goal is to understand how art therapy helps regulate emotions and reduce stress.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • ISC at Fort Belvoir

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    Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060, United States

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  • National Intrepid Center of Excellence

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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