POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PTSD

This study tests a new care model for women who have opioid use disorder, have experienced intimate partner violence, and have PTSD symptoms. The program starts with present-centered therapy and adds extra support if needed. The goal is to help women stay in their medication trea…

This study compares two treatments for veterans with PTSD who are at high risk for suicide. One combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a special PTSD protocol, and the other is the standard VA care. The goal is to see which reduces suicidal behavior and PTSD symptoms more, an…

This study tests a prescription wrist device called NightWare in 125 veterans with PTSD who have frequent nightmares. The device aims to improve sleep quality, which may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers will measure sleep, blood vessel health, and nervous system…

This study tests a new therapy called the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol for people with PTSD in Ukraine. The goal is to reduce distressing symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety in just a few sessions, without requiring patients to relive their trauma. The st…

This study tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy to teens aged 12-17 with PTSD. It combines a secure mobile app with video and in-person therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this blended approach is practical and helpful for teens, their families, and therapists in…

This study tests whether giving a single dose of ketamine during surgery can reduce pain, lower the need for opioids, and improve depression and PTSD symptoms in adults with serious orthopedic injuries. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or…

This study tests a therapy called EMDR to help people with advanced thyroid cancer who also have PTSD. The therapy combines group and individual sessions to reduce stress and trauma symptoms. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to see if this approach is helpful and practical…

This study tests whether group sessions teaching mind-body skills can reduce PTSD and emotional problems in 120 adolescents (ages 11-17) in Gaza who have experienced war trauma. Participants attend five group sessions and complete surveys before, after, and two months later. Resu…

This study tests whether adding a digital mindfulness program to usual care helps adults aged 18-65 recover from emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Participants attend online group sessions and use a WeChat mini-program for guided exerc…

This study tests a new, faster version of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Instead of daily sessions for 6-7 weeks, participants receive 10 imaging-guided treatments per day for just 5 days. The goal is to see if this accelerated …

This early-phase study tests whether a new sublingual medication (BXCL501) is safe and shows promise for people who drink heavily and also have PTSD. Ten adults aged 21–65 will take the drug and be monitored for changes in anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and alcohol use over 28 days. The…

This study tests a software program designed to help people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). About 52 adults who have had PTSD for 1 to 20 years will use the software. The main goal is to see if it reduces PTSD symptoms, measured by a standard questionnaire called CAPS…

This study tests whether brief, educational videos sent by text message can help young people aged 15 to 25 manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). About 98 participants with a likely PTSD diagnosis will be randomly assigned to receive the videos right away or a…

This study is testing a child-friendly version of a proven PTSD treatment for adults, called RTM-C. It uses games and imaginative exercises to help children aged 6-14 safely reprocess traumatic memories and reduce symptoms like nightmares and flashbacks. Up to 40 children and the…

This study tests a program called NurseNET, where trained nurses provide a short-term therapy for PTSD in primary care. About 100 adults with PTSD symptoms will receive 4 to 6 sessions of talk therapy to process difficult memories. Researchers will check if symptoms improve and i…

This study tests whether a special computer-based brain training program can help adults with PTSD improve their memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. 64 participants will be randomly assigned to either the brain training program or regular computer games for 8 weeks. Re…

This study tests if a 2-week, fully remote treatment can help people with both chronic pain and PTSD. Participants receive either real or fake brain stimulation (tDCS) along with talk therapy, all from home. The goal is to see if this combination reduces pain and PTSD symptoms be…