POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study investigated whether treating insomnia could reduce the risk of heart disease in people with PTSD. Researchers enrolled 140 adults with both PTSD and insomnia to test an 8-week sleep therapy program. They measured changes in blood pressure, blood vessel function, and o…

This study tested two different first-line treatments for depression and PTSD—talk therapy (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) and a common antidepressant (fluoxetine)—when delivered by trained non-specialist health workers in a Kenyan primary care clinic. It aimed to find the most eff…

This study tested two different talk therapy approaches for U.S. military veterans dealing with both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Ten veterans received eight sessions of either Behavioral Activation, which focuses on increasing rewarding, a…

This study tested a personalized version of a standard talk therapy for PTSD, called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). It involved 179 Veterans and aimed to see if tailoring the therapy to address each person's specific life challenges—like work, relationships, or other stresso…

This study tested if adding a simple neck injection to a standard PTSD therapy could make the therapy work better. Researchers compared the standard therapy alone to the therapy combined with either a real or a fake (placebo) injection. The goal was to see if the combination coul…

This study tested whether a personalized magnetic brain stimulation therapy could help reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 158 adults with PTSD received either the real treatment or a placebo version for 5 weeks, with neither participants nor doctors knowing…

This study tested a new support program for adults who recently experienced sexual assault. Researchers developed a brief video to watch during a medical exam and follow-up text messages for the next month. The goal was to see if this approach could help prevent the development o…

This study tested whether a single therapy session could reduce distressing memories of childbirth. Mothers who experienced intrusive traumatic memories after giving birth were asked to briefly recall their birth experience and then play the video game Tetris. Researchers compare…

This study tested whether pregnenolone, a natural hormone, could help reduce PTSD symptoms in Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans. Over 10 weeks, 96 veterans with PTSD received either pregnenolone or a placebo pill while continuing their regular medications. Researchers measured change…

This study tested whether a specific talk therapy could help people with spinal cord injuries who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers enrolled 30 participants and randomly assigned them to either receive the new therapy or continue with their usual care. …

This study tested a new group therapy approach for teenagers who have both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The therapy, called Reminder-Focused Positive Psychiatry, aims to build resilience and well-being by focusing on p…

This study tested a mobile app called CAARE, designed to help children and their parents with the emotional and behavioral stress that often follows a serious injury. The app provided support and resources to improve mental health and quality of life for families. Researchers wor…

This study looked at whether learning to train a future service dog, combined with standard medical care, could help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-concussive symptoms in military members. Researchers enrolled 156 participants to measure changes in stress…

This study compared two types of talk therapy for veterans with PTSD, depression, or panic disorder. Researchers tested if a single, streamlined therapy could work as well as separate, disorder-specific therapies. 304 veterans received 12 weeks of either the new combined approach…

This small pilot study tested whether a thinking skills training program could help veterans with PTSD who still struggle with memory, focus, and concentration after standard PTSD therapy. Researchers worked with 21 veterans to see if the training was practical and acceptable, an…

This study tested a special support program for pregnant women who have recently experienced violence from a partner. The program aimed to help improve the mothers' mental health, reduce their risk of further violence, and support better parenting and infant development. Research…

This study investigated whether having sensory processing differences makes a person more vulnerable to developing PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma. Researchers showed combat-related movie clips to 248 healthy young adults, some with and some without sensory issues, and me…