Combat disorder

This study tests whether using MRI to guide transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) works better than the usual scalp-based method for treating depression. It involves 54 participants, including those with treatment-resistant depression and others with COVID-related distress. The…

This pilot study tests whether a short, 5-session writing therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is practical and helpful for pregnant or postpartum adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with PTSD. The therapy involves writing about traumatic experiences with minimal t…

This study tests a mobile health system (smartwatch and app) combined with a week-long cycling event to help veterans reduce stress and PTSD symptoms. Thirty-six veterans will use the system for two months and participate in the cycling challenge. The goal is to see if this appro…

This pilot study tests whether a three-session EMDR grief protocol can reduce traumatic grief, PTSD symptoms, and emotional processing difficulties in adults who lost a loved one in the February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the the…

This study tests whether low-cost virtual reality (VR) tools, like 360° video and a new VR Photoscan process, can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) engage more easily with trauma-focused therapy. Participants will receive standard therapy (TF-CBT) either alon…

This study tests whether a medically supervised 12-week ketogenic diet is practical for 6 adults with PTSD in Germany. The main goal is to see if people can stick to the diet and complete the study. It is not designed to measure how well the diet works for PTSD symptoms, but it m…

This trial tests whether an intensive version of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), delivered during a hospital stay, helps children and teens aged 11–17 with PTSD after sexual abuse. Researchers compare the inpatient program to standard outpatient therapy to s…

This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve through the ear (tVNS) can help athletes recover more quickly after intense training. About 121 professional athletes in sports like swimming, athletics, and gymnastics will use the device daily for 60 mi…

This study tested whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Jordan. 70 people with moderate to severe PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to receive EMDR from a psychiatric nurse or to a wai…

This study looked at whether a special therapy called EMDR or antidepressant medication (SSRIs) helps people with PTSD grow and recover after trauma. 130 adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal was to see which approach leads to more pe…

This completed study tested two common PTSD treatments head-to-head: EMDR therapy (a talking therapy with eye movements) and SSRI antidepressants. Sixty adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to one treatment for six weeks. Researchers measured how many people achieved symptom r…

This study tested a wearable device called NightWare that uses an Apple Watch to detect when a person is having a nightmare and gently vibrates to wake them just enough to stop the nightmare without fully waking them. The trial included 270 veterans and active-duty service member…

This small study tested whether 8 sessions of brief exposure therapy combined with moderate exercise can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults. Twelve participants attended twice-weekly sessions for 4 weeks and completed questionnaires. The goal was to see if this treatment is acceptabl…

This study tested whether prazosin, a drug used for high blood pressure and PTSD nightmares, can reduce headaches in veterans and service members who had a mild traumatic brain injury. 89 participants received either prazosin or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers tracked headach…

This small study tested whether adding esketamine (a nasal spray approved for depression) to prolonged exposure therapy could help people with PTSD. Four adults completed 10 daily therapy sessions over two weeks while receiving esketamine. The main goal was to see if the combinat…

This pilot study tested whether prolonged exposure teletherapy can help adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and PTSD. Forty-four participants received either the teletherapy or standard education about PNES. The goal was to see if the therapy reduces seizure freq…

This study tested a low-dose, empowerment-based tool to help veterans with PTSD set personal goals and improve their quality of life. 44 veterans participated and were followed for 12 months. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, PTSD symptoms, and daily functioning.

This study is a small survey of 10 adults exploring how nutrition, mental health, and faith-based practices relate to recovery from trauma or PTSD. Researchers want to understand what helps people overcome life challenges after stressful events. The results will be used to design…

This study tested whether a single 15-minute session of Butterfly Tapping, a self-administered EMDR technique, could change brain activity in 46 young adults with PTSD. Participants either did the tapping or sat still while their brain waves were recorded. The tapping group showe…

This study followed 38 adults who survived severe breathing failure from the 2009 H1N1 flu. Researchers compared those who needed a machine to oxygenate their blood (ECMO) with those who did not. They measured lung function, quality of life, and mental health at least 9 months af…

This study looked at whether a simple questionnaire called the City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) can accurately identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childbirth. Researchers recruited 67 women who had given birth, had them fill out the questionnaire, and then…