POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PTSD

This study tests a digital intervention that combines unconscious visual processing with bilateral eye movements to reduce intrusive traumatic memories in people with PTSD. It involves 123 participants who have experienced severe trauma and have at least 5 intrusive memories per …

This study tests a special type of melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) to help children and teens with PTSD who have trouble sleeping. About 120 kids aged 2 to 17 will receive either melatonin or a placebo for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves total sleep time and reduc…

This study tests a short-term therapy called CFTSI for children aged 7 to 17 who have experienced a traumatic event in the last 3 months. The goal is to see if CFTSI reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms better than standard supportive counseling. 140 children and their parents …

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called iTBS for veterans who have both PTSD and chronic pain. Over one week, 30 veterans will receive 5-6 short sessions per day. Researchers will check if symptoms improve right after treatment and at 3 and 6 weeks later. …

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults who have survived intimate partner violence. 76 participants will receive either a high dose (25 mg) or a low dose (1 …

This study tests a new way to reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD without requiring them to consciously recall their trauma. Participants will first be exposed to subtle reminders of their traumatic event, then play the video game Tetris. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests whether inhaling high-THC cannabis can reduce PTSD symptoms in 320 U.S. veterans compared to a placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active cannabis or an inactive placebo over the study period. The goal is to see if cannabis provides …

This study uses a special PET scan to measure a brain protein called PDE4B in people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder. Researchers will compare these scans to those of healthy volunteers to see if the protein levels differ. The goal is to better understand the brain changes link…