POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study is testing whether a specialized trauma-informed program (Strength at Home) works better than standard treatment to reduce intimate partner violence. It involves 800 men who have been involved with the justice system for domestic violence and their partners. Researcher…

This study is testing if a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS can help lower high blood pressure in young women who also have PTSD. Researchers want to see if treating PTSD symptoms with TMS also improves heart health over time. The study involves 30 women who wi…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help reduce alcohol cravings in veterans. The treatment, called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), uses magnetic pulses to target specific brain areas. The goal is to see if this approa…

This small, early-stage study at Johns Hopkins University is testing whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' is safe and can help reduce symptoms of chronic PTSD. The study involves 20 adults who are already taking standard antidepressant medication. Researc…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately identify mental health conditions by analyzing a person's speech. Researchers will enroll 500 people aged 16-60 who are already seeking a mental health evaluation. Participants will complete short speaking …

This study is testing whether a brief, three-session therapy can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people recovering from spinal cord injuries. Researchers are comparing this special therapy to standard rehabilitation care in 200 patients during their hospital reco…

This study is testing whether a new type of talk therapy called Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) can help reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). About 234 adults with PTSD will either receive the DBR therapy right away or be placed on a waitlist. The therapy involv…

This study aimed to test a new telehealth therapy program designed to help teenagers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It planned to see if the program improved symptoms and was practical to deliver remotely. The study was designed to compare the program to the usual ca…

This study aimed to see if a drug called propranolol could help reduce PTSD symptoms in teenagers. The idea was to use the drug while having teens recall a traumatic memory, hoping to make the memory less intense and distressing. The goal was to measure if symptoms improved over …

This study is testing a community-based support program called MOSAIC Plus. It aims to help pregnant women and mothers of young children who have recently experienced intimate partner violence by reducing symptoms of depression and PTSD, and preventing further violence. The progr…

This study is testing whether a stellate ganglion block (SGB), a quick injection in the neck, can safely reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. It involves 410 veterans with chronic PTSD who haven't fully benefited from standard therapies. Researche…

This study is testing whether an online skills training program can help people with PTSD while they wait for a therapy appointment. The program, called webSTAIR, teaches skills for managing emotions and relationships. Researchers want to see if it's practical, acceptable to pati…

This small pilot study is testing whether a mobile app that provides neurofeedback can help new mothers who have experienced past trauma. The goal is to see if using the app for 12 weeks can reduce mothers' stress and PTSD symptoms, improve their mood and parenting confidence, an…

This study tests a therapist-assisted self-management program for veterans who have completed trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and shown improvement. The program aims to help veterans maintain their symptom reductions, build confidence in managing symptoms independently, and reduc…

This study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a common talk therapy, is effective when provided by supervised but unlicensed trainees. It aims to see if this approach can help more people get access to proven mental health treatments for conditions like anxiet…

This study is testing whether a brain training program called neurofeedback is practical and helpful for new mothers who have experienced childhood trauma and are struggling with their mental health. It involves 20 mothers in Detroit who are already in therapy, checking if the tr…