Intensive PTSD therapy shows promise for rapid symptom relief in special operations troops

NCT ID NCT07680517

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a short-term, intensive form of PTSD therapy can quickly reduce symptoms and improve thinking skills in military personnel. Participants receive either Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) over a condensed period. The goal is to see if this approach leads to lasting improvement in PTSD and cognitive performance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a rapid and effective treatment option for PTSD in military personnel, reducing symptoms and improving cognitive function in a short time frame.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (120 participants) focused on a specific military population, so results may not apply to civilians. The intensive format may not be suitable for everyone, and long-term benefits are not yet known.

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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.

COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fort Bragg
RECRUITING

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28310, United States

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