Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

This study is testing a new approach for young adults (ages 18-26) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have experienced childhood trauma. The treatment combines the substance MDMA with talk therapy sessions, known as MDMA-assisted therapy. The main goals are to see if t…

This pilot study tests whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is feasible, safe, and potentially helpful for military veterans with treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Twelve veterans will receive two psilocybin sessions (15 mg and 25 mg) within a structu…

This trial tests whether a brief therapy called Written Exposure in Substance Treatment (WEST) can reduce PTSD symptoms in people staying at a residential substance use program. Participants with PTSD are randomly assigned to receive WEST plus usual care or usual care alone. The …

This trial tests whether a wearable device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce pain and PTSD symptoms in veterans who have both conditions. Participants receive six sessions of a brief PTSD therapy along with either active or sham stimulation over fo…

This study tests whether a 10-week virtual group therapy, where people write about their traumatic experiences, can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults who also have borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits. The therapy is called Group Extended Written Exposure Therapy (GE-WET). R…

This study tests a personalized form of brain stimulation (PrTMS) for PTSD in 100 military veterans. Unlike standard treatments, it uses an EEG brainwave test to customize the therapy to each person. Participants will receive either active treatment or a sham version over 6 weeks…

This study explores whether brain activity and sleep patterns can predict how well people with PTSD respond to Written Exposure Therapy, a brief therapy involving structured writing about a traumatic event. About 200 adults with PTSD will be randomly assigned to either this thera…

This study examines how 180 adolescents aged 14-18 with trauma-related symptoms react to stress and strong emotions. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and anxiety while teens repeatedly imagine details of their own traumatic event. The goal is to understand whi…

This study looks at how two types of noninvasive brain stimulation affect brain activity and the body's stress system in people with both PTSD and major depression. Fifty adults will receive both active and sham stimulation in random order, with brain and heart measurements taken…