New therapy could help veterans with PTSD who Haven't responded to standard care

NCT ID NCT03755401

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a type of talk therapy called Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP) for veterans with PTSD who haven't gotten better with standard VA treatments. About 75 veterans will be randomly assigned to receive either TFPP or usual care. The goal is to see if TFPP reduces PTSD symptoms more than standard treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new therapy option for veterans with PTSD who haven't gotten better with standard treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The therapy is also time-intensive and may not work for everyone.

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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.

PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Manhattan Campus
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10010, United States

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