POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study tests a program that combines a trauma-focused therapy (Trans STAIR) with peer-led PrEP navigation for transgender and nonbinary people who have experienced violence. The goal is to improve mental health and increase PrEP use to prevent HIV. The study will enroll 90 pa…

This study looks at whether a stellate ganglion block (an injection near the neck) can improve sleep and reduce stress in people with PTSD. Researchers will use a smart ring to track sleep patterns and measure stress hormones over three months. The goal is to find clear signs tha…

This pilot study will test a new type of talk therapy called ACT-SHARE for veterans who have both PTSD and alcohol problems and are struggling with conflict in their romantic relationships. The therapy aims to help veterans manage difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions …

This study tests whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with expressive writing can reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in adults. Forty-five participants who have experienced a traumatic event will be split into three groups: rTMS before writing,…

This study tests whether a therapy that uses MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) can safely reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in frontline healthcare workers and first responders. About 30 participants will receive the drug alongside talk therapy sessions. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether adding cannabis to standard talk therapy can help veterans with PTSD feel less anxious, depressed, or suicidal. About 280 veterans who have used cannabis before but not recently will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, brain act…

This study looks at whether aquatic therapy (exercises in a warm pool) followed by group training can help 50 Danish veterans with PTSD. Many veterans don't get enough relief from standard treatments, especially for sleep and quality of life. Participants will do 16 weeks of indi…

This study tests whether a drug called MDMA, given alongside therapy, can help veterans with PTSD feel better. About 52 veterans will receive a dose of MDMA during therapy sessions, either alone or in a group. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and reduces PTSD symptoms.

This study tests a mobile app called Along With Me to see if it can reduce post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts in parents who have recently lost a pregnancy or infant. About 300 participants will either use the app, use the app with support from a peer guide, or receive s…

This study looks at whether cannabis can help veterans who have PTSD and thoughts of suicide. About 500 veterans who have used cannabis in the past year will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, and suicide risk over time using interviews and question…

This study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with a specific type of talk therapy can help people with long-term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial will include 15 adults with moderate to severe PTSD who are not taking psyc…

This study tests a drug called vilazodone to see if it can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in 200 adults, including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in PTSD severity and …

This small pilot study (2-6 people) tests whether a wrist-worn biosensor can detect a specific pattern of nervous system changes during ketamine-assisted therapy for PTSD. Participants arrange their own therapy sessions, and the researcher only monitors their heart rate and skin …