Can a smartwatch and app ease PTSD in veterans? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07462312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program called Mental Gym® that uses a smartwatch and phone app to help combat veterans with PTSD. About 80 veterans will either start the program right away or wait a few months. The goal is to see if daily biofeedback exercises and group support can reduce PTSD symptoms and improve mental health.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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18 to 50 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: All * Age: 18 Years and older. * Diagnosis: Clinical diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with mild to moderate-severe symptom intensity. * Symptom Severity: A PCL-5 total score of up to 60 at screening. * Traumatic Event: PTSD diagnosis based on a traumatic event that occurred in the year 2000 or later. * Service Eligibility: Eligibility for Ministry of Defense (MOD) rehabilitation services. * Technical Proficiency: Ability to use a smartphone and a wearable device. Exclusion Criteria: * High Symptom Severity: PTSD symptom severity exceeding the moderate-severe range (PCL-5 score \> 60) or requiring more intensive clinical intervention. * Psychiatric Stability: Acute psychiatric instability, including active suicidal ideation or psychosis. * Medication: Current use of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) or Quetiapine (Seroquel). * Sleep Disturbances: Severe sleep impairment (score \> 7 on the The Insomnia Severity Index). * Functional Impairment: Severe impairment in concentration or cognitive processing that precludes the use of digital biofeedback tools.
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Locations
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NeuroBrave LTD - Remote Site
RECRUITINGJerusalem, Israel
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