Sensory training may rewire how veterans cope with PTSD

NCT ID NCT05766241

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new psychoeducation program that teaches military veterans with PTSD how sensory processing affects their stress, emotions, and daily life. Participants learn strategies to better regulate overwhelming situations, improve sleep, and engage socially. The study aims to see if this approach is feasible and whether it improves psychological, sensory, and functional outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sensory Strategies Training (SST), a behavioral program teaching veterans how sensory processing affects PTSD symptoms and how to use sensory strategies, physical activity, and sleep hygiene to improve regulation and daily functioning.
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a new, non-drug way to help veterans with PTSD better manage stress, engage socially, and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility trial, so it may not show clear benefits. The program is virtual, which could limit participation, and results may not apply to all veterans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 1G2, Canada

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