PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Clinical Trials

Recruiting ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) studies with sites across the US, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily. Free to join — find one near you below.

Clinical trials study new ways to prevent, detect, or treat ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder). Joining one can give you access to investigational treatments and close monitoring by a specialist research team — at no cost — while helping advance care for others. Below are recruiting ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) studies with sites across the US; use the location tools to find ones near you.

What to expect

Screening first. The study team reviews your eligibility before anything else — there's no obligation to continue.
Informed consent. You'll get a full explanation of the study, its potential risks and benefits, and can withdraw at any time.
No cost to you. Study visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are covered; many studies reimburse travel.

Recruiting ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) trials

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The Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention to Improve Social Functioning and Intimate Relationships Among Veterans

for Alcohol Problems

1 site in Bedford

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06746727

ACT for Veterans With IBD and Mental Health Challenges

for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

1 site in Houston

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07397195

Department of Defense PTSD Adaptive Platform Trial - Intervention B - Vilazodone

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT05948579·Phase 2

Cognitive Training for Functioning in PTSD

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in San Diego

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07693686

Remotely Administered tDCS to Improve Cognitive Function in Veterans With mTBI and PTSD Principal Investigator

for Cognition

1 site in Philadelphia

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 20 - 75

Code: NCT07414537·Phase 2

A Mobile Health Intervention to Improve Psychosocial Functioning in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Symptoms

for Psychosocial Functioning

1 site in Palo Alto

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06689787

Understanding Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Effects in PTSD

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Detroit

Sponsor: Wayne State University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT06953388·EARLY_Phase 1

Improving Mental Healthcare Outcomes for Minoritized Veterans Through a Peer-led, Patient Navigation Program (PARTNER-MH 2.0)

for Diagnoses of Depression

2 sites incl. Indianapolis

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07645274

MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Stress Disorders in Healthcare Workers and First Responders

for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

3 sites incl. Boulder

Sponsor: Nautilus Sanctuary

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT05455996·Phase 2

Postnatal Debriefing After Adverse Obstetric Events

for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Sponsor: Parc de Salut Mar

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07579273

Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Co-occurring Lived Experience Stress

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Jamaica Plain

Sponsor: Boston University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07714083

Self-Help Intervention for Post 9/11 Veterans With Depression or PTSD Symptoms

for Depression

2 sites incl. Syracuse

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07202325

Enhancing Mental and Physical Health of Women Veterans 3.0

for Cardiovascular Diseases

1 site in West Los Angeles

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT07356479

Clinical Trial of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Military Service Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

for PTSD

Sponsor: U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07704762·Phase 2

Deaf CBT-TS to Reduce Suicide Risk

for Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

1 site in Rochester

Sponsor: University of Rochester

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07279363

Redefine Study: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of COMP360 in Participants With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: COMPASS Pathways

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07570654·Phase 2, Phase 3

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Combined With Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD in Military Personnel With TBI

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in San Antonio

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07715799

Effects of Stimulant Medications in PTSD

for Adderall

1 site in Chicago

Sponsor: University of Chicago

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07664631·Phase 1

A Transdiagnostic Sleep Health Intervention for Veterans With PTSD

for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06549049

Increasing Treatment Access in Trauma Exposed Children: Developing an Adapted Step One Intervention (RCT)

for Trauma

1 site in Houston

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sex: All·Age: 7 - 14·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07396974

Propranolol for Early Secondary Prevention of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women Victims of Sexual Violence

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07452978·Phase 2

CBITS-RTM Pilot Study

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Sex: All·Age: 13+

Code: NCT07682441

Suvorexant 3 - PE-PC

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: Northern California Institute of Research and Education

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07686731·Phase 4

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based Moral Elevation Intervention for Veterans With PTSD

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Temple

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06788678

Focused Ultrasound for PTSD in Veterans

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Providence

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 22 - 70

Code: NCT06820138·Phase 2

Advancing Skills Through Consultation, Education, and Novel Technologies

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in San Antonio

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sex: All·Age: All ages·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07707102

Facilitating Transition to Recommended PTSD Treatment

for PTSD

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT05165940

Identification of Physiological Sleep Indices That Reflect Clinical Improvement and Reduction in Stress Biomarkers After Stellate Ganglion Block in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: sara dichtwald

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 99

Code: NCT07618611

Early Intervention to Prevent Development of PTSD in Burn Survivors and Their Caregivers

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: University of Southern California

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07656545

MDMA-Assisted Massed Exposure Therapy for PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Atlanta

Sponsor: Emory University

Sex: All·Age: 21 - 70

Code: NCT07288151·Phase 2

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Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation (iTBS) as an add-on to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07693088

Brief SEE FAR CBT Intervention Compared With Treatment as Usual for Adults With PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Community Stress Prevention Center

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07710573

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SEE FAR CBT Intervention for Adults With PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Community Stress Prevention Center

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07720674

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Intra-Sessional Autonomic Arc Detection in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Signal Characterisation Pilot Study

for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Adriaan Dirk van der Wart

Sex: All·Age: 19 - 65

Code: NCT07614581

Empowerment Self Defense Program for Adult Native Women Survivors of Sexual Violence

for Depression and Quality of Life

1 site in Pine Ridge

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07712796

Exploring PTSD Symptoms, Barriers and Facilitators to Mindfulness

for Stress

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Sex: All·Age: 14 - 90·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06311188

Mindfulness-based Psilocybin Therapy for PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Columbus

Sponsor: Anthony P King

Sex: All·Age: 21 - 65

Code: NCT07104916·Phase 2

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Rapid Acceleration Process for Intensive Treatment of PTSD in 5 Days

for PTSD

2 sites incl. Palo Alto

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07167940·Phase 3

Serotonin Variants & Gut Microbiota in Mental Health

for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD

Sponsor: Neurobiologix

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 44

Code: NCT07634458

The Effect of Early Intervention on the Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Intensive Care Hospitalization Due to Sepsis

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Barzilai Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 120

Code: NCT07707765

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Psilocybin-Assisted Cognitive Processing Therapy for Chronic PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT06386003·Phase 2

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Adaptation of the STAIR-NT for First Responders

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Forest Lake

Sponsor: Florida State University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07212140

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

for PTSD

1 site in Atlanta

Sponsor: Emory University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07332143·Phase 2

Mechanisms of Written Exposure Therapy in Residential SUD Treatment

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Mclean Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 55

Code: NCT07397507

Safety and Efficacy of HB-1 for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

for PTSD

Sponsor: HB BioTech, LLC

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07499440·Phase 2

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MDMA Therapy in Veterans With PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Rockville

Sponsor: Sunstone Medical

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07569159·Phase 2

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An Evaluation of the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of TSND-201 for the Treatment of PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Orlando

Sponsor: Transcend Therapeutics

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT07670702·Phase 3

Exposure by Assessment: Effects of Daily AMQ-Based EMA of an Intrusive Trauma Memory in PTSD

for PTSD

Sponsor: Tel Aviv University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07658157

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FLOAT for Healthcare PTSS

for Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

1 site in Tulsa

Sponsor: Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 64

Code: NCT07710417·EARLY_Phase 1

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Preventive Narrative Exposure Intervention for PTSD in ICU Patients After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Cardiac Surgery

for Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07632131

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The Effects of Orexin Antagonism on Fear Extinction in PTSD

for Insomnia

2 sites incl. San Francisco

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT06788522·Phase 4

INSIGHT: Insomnia, Nightmares, and Sympathetic Hyperactivity Intervention

for Nightmare

2 sites incl. Bethesda

Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 62·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07288593

Pilot Study for the Evaluation of a New Psychotherapeutic Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients With Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms

for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Sponsor: Eva Rüfenacht

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07305155

MOCHA: Embedded Inpatient Mental Health Care for High-Risk Perinatal Patients

for Anxiety Disorders

1 site in Indianapolis

Sponsor: Indiana University

Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 100

Code: NCT07540585

Hybrid Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Veterans to Further Reduce Emotion Regulation Problems and Trauma Symptoms

for PTSD

Sponsor: Arkin

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07652645

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Sexual Assault-Related PTSD

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 site in Rockville

Sponsor: Sunstone Medical

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06902974·Phase 2

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Veterans With PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

2 sites incl. West Haven

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07118839·Phase 2, Phase 3

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Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection With D5W Versus NS for Treatment-Resistant PTSD

for PTSD

4 sites incl. Lexington

Sponsor: Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic

Sex: All·Age: 19 - 90

Code: NCT07382596·Phase 4

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Predictive Value of Early Peritraumatic Distress Screening for Childbirth-PTSD Following Unplanned Cesarean Delivery

for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: University of British Columbia

Sex: Female·Age: 19+

Code: NCT07561632

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A Randomised Waitlist Controlled Clinical Trial of the Restory Treatment Program

for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07610187

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PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) clinical trials — common questions

Are ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) clinical trials free to join?

Yes. Participating in a ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) clinical trial is free — study-related visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also reimburse travel and time. You never pay to take part.

Who can join a ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) clinical trial?

Each ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) study sets its own eligibility criteria — typically based on age, medical history, current treatments, and overall health. Every trial listed here shows its criteria, and the study team confirms your eligibility before enrollment. You can review and apply to any that look like a fit.

How do I find a ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) trial near me?

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How many ptsd (post-traumatic stress disorder) trials are recruiting right now?

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