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Sensory training may rewire how veterans cope with PTSD

NCT ID NCT05766241

Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new psychoeducation program that teaches military veterans with PTSD how sensory processing affects their stress, emotions, and daily life. Participants learn strategies to better regulate overwhelming situations, improve sleep, and engage socially. The study aims to see if this approach is feasible and whether it improves psychological, sensory, and functional outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sensory Strategies Training (SST), a behavioral program teaching veterans how sensory processing affects PTSD symptoms and how to use sensory strategies, physical activity, and sleep hygiene to improve regulation and daily functioning.
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a new, non-drug way to help veterans with PTSD better manage stress, engage socially, and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility trial, so it may not show clear benefits. The program is virtual, which could limit participation, and results may not apply to all veterans.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

89 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking adults between the ages of 18 and 65 * Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (active service and/or reservist); * Meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5); * Able to provide written informed consent; * Have access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with a working microphone and camera; * Have access to consistent and reliable Internet. Exclusion Criteria: * Use benzodiazepines daily or almost daily; * Use narcotics daily or almost daily; * Diagnosis of substance use disorder in the past 3 months; * History of severe head trauma with loss of consciousness or history of traumatic brain injury; * History of neurological disorder; * Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder; * Diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder; * Have not had stable psychiatric medication for 6 months prior to study participation; * Currently receiving counselling which targets trauma or sensory processing.

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Conditions

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Posttraumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 1G2, Canada

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