STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

This study tested a new treatment for veterans who smoke and have PTSD. It combined a proven PTSD therapy with extra support to help them quit smoking, including counseling and rewards for staying smoke-free. 120 veterans took part to see if this approach helped them stop smoking…

This study tested a new approach to treat PTSD in 7 veterans and active-duty service members. Instead of weeks of talk therapy, participants received daily, image-guided brain stimulation (TMS) over 2 weeks. The goal was to see if this faster method could safely reduce PTSD sympt…

This study tested a 10-week group program called START for veterans with PTSD who had not responded to other treatments. The program helps veterans gradually reduce safety behaviors (like always checking locks or avoiding triggers) that can keep PTSD going. 45 veterans took part,…

This study tested a system called NightWare, which uses an iPhone and Apple Watch to detect when a person is having a nightmare and gently vibrates to wake them without fully disturbing their sleep. The goal was to see if it could safely improve sleep quality in 270 veterans and …

This study tested a behavioral sleep treatment in 36 veterans who have PTSD, insomnia, and sleep apnea. The goal was to see if improving sleep helps them function better and feel better overall. Participants attended therapy sessions and reported on their quality of life and dail…

This study tested if tailored online writing exercises could help sexual minority women, transgender, and nonbinary people who have experienced trauma and struggle with heavy drinking. 131 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if these writing exercises could re…

This study tested a new therapy called Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) for people with PTSD. Unlike standard treatments that focus on trauma, PPMT helps patients recall and describe positive memories. 70 adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to either PPMT or s…

This study looked at whether offering PTSD therapy several times a week (massed format) helps Veterans complete their treatment compared to the usual once-a-week schedule. Thirty Veterans with PTSD took part. The goal was to see if the faster pace was acceptable and improved rete…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) could boost the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Twenty participants received the stimulation alongside their regular therapy. The goa…

This study looked at whether a 5-session class teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills could increase a brain pattern linked to resilience against PTSD. It involved 30 public safety personnel (like police or firefighters) who were already in a larger study. The goal wa…

This study looked at sleep patterns in 48 Veterans who have trauma-related nightmares. Researchers used special mattress sensors to track sleep at home, aiming to understand what happens in the body during nightmares. The goal is to learn more about these nightmares so doctors ca…

This study followed 125 ICU patients who needed a breathing tube and sedation for at least 48 hours. Researchers tested their memory and attention 4 months after leaving the hospital to see how many had lasting cognitive problems. The goal was to better understand the mental afte…

This study looked at how working in intensive care units during the COVID-19 outbreak affected the mental health of doctors, nurses, and other caregivers. Over 700 staff members completed surveys about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and burnout. The g…

This study tested a short 10-question screening tool called DEPITAC to help nurses identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people hospitalized after a road traffic accident. About 274 participants were enrolled within two weeks of their accident. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at 100 Veterans with mental health conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or mood disorders. The goal was to see if a simple brain wave test (called mismatch negativity) could help match each person to the right type of cognitive training. The approach ai…

This study looked at whether an electronic screening system (eScreening) helps find mental health problems like PTSD, depression, and suicide risk faster in post-9/11 veterans. Researchers compared eScreening to the usual paper-based method in 72 veterans. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at how psychological trauma changes the way teenagers' brains handle emotions and memories. Researchers used MRI scans to compare brain activity in 19 teens with PTSD and healthy teens. The goal was to better understand the link between trauma, memory, and self-…

This study followed 38 adults who survived severe H1N1 flu that caused lung failure. Researchers compared those who needed a machine to add oxygen to their blood with those who did not. They measured lung function, quality of life, and mental health at least 9 months after leavin…

This study tested whether having families keep a hospital diary during their child's stay in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) could reduce anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress after discharge. Researchers followed 431 families in four Brazilian PICUs, checking t…