Clinical trials: PTSD
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Increasing Activity for Veterans With PTSD
The proposed work will be a key step forward in fulfilling the mission of VA RR\&D to restore function and enable social reintegration for Veterans.
- Trial name
- I CARE for Vet (NCT04383496)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Neurofeedback of Amygdala Activity for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of neurofeedback (NF) of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) data of the amygdala with regards to the reduction of post-traumatic stress…
- Trial name
- PTSD (NCT03574974)
- Testing
- Experimental Feedback, Control Feedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
PTSD Symptom Reduction by Propranolol Given After Trauma Memory Activation
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of propranolol combined with trauma memory reactivation, to determination if this approach is effective in treating PTSD symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT00645450
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alcohol Use Disorder, PTSD
Cognitive Remediation for Alcohol Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The project will examine whether a computerized neuroscience-based cognitive training program can improve cognitive functioning and recovery outcomes among Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder and co-occurring PTSD.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, PTSD, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02929979
- Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Pain, PTSD
Management of Chronic Pain and PTSD in Gulf War Veterans With tDCS+Prolonged Exposure
Gulf War Veterans (a DoD/VA defined service era corresponding to the first Gulf War under operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield 1990-1991), especially those who present with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are…
- Trial name
- NCT04236284
- Testing
- Home-based tDCS, Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Siblings, Childhood Cancer
SibACCESS: Developing a Telehealth Intervention to Address Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Siblings of Children With Cancer
This study aims to address barriers to psychosocial care for siblings of children with cancer by piloting a group-based telehealth program for adolescent siblings of youth with cancer.
- Conditions
- Siblings, Childhood Cancer, Pediatric Cancer, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- R03 CA259898 (NCT04889755)
- Testing
- SibACCESS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
PTSD
Efficacy and Neural Mediators of Response to Trauma Management Therapy for PTSD
Social difficulties are serious and frequent complicating factors in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To better understand how treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder impacts neural mechanisms of social…
- Trial name
- NCT03449576
- Testing
- Trauma Management Therapy, Exposure Therapy with Psychotherapy group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
A Policy Relevant US Trauma Care System Pragmatic Trial for PTSD and Comorbidity Pilot
The goal of this pilot study is to develop and implement a larger scale, multi-site stepped collaborative care trial that targets injured patients with presentations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Suicidal Ideation
- Trial name
- TSOS6 (NCT02335125)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements, Psychotropic Drugs
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
PTSD, Sleep Disorders
Cooperative Studies Program #563 - Prazosin and Combat Trauma PTSD
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating and disabling mental disorder that afflicts at least 25% of Veterans who have suffered life-threatening war zone trauma.
- Trial name
- PACT (NCT00532493)
- Testing
- prazosin
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Can Service Dogs Improve Activity and Quality of Life in Veterans With PTSD?
Service Dogs are trained to assist people with disabilities to accomplish tasks which permit the individual to be more functional in their home and social environment.
- Trial name
- SDPTSD (NCT02039843)
- Testing
- Emotional Support Dogs, Service Dogs
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 287 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
PROlonGed ExpoSure Sertraline
The current research study aims to compare the effectiveness of two proven treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Prolonged Exposure (PE), sertraline, and their combination.
- Trial name
- PROGrESS (NCT01524133)
- Testing
- Sertraline, Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Alcohol Use Disorder, Depression
Zambia Common Elements Treatment Approach Pilot Study
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the effectiveness of an alcohol brief intervention alone compared to the brief intervention plus an evidence-based psychotherapy (CETA) in reducing alcohol misuse and…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, HIV/AIDS
- Trial name
- ZCAP (NCT03966885)
- Testing
- Brief Intervention, Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA)
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Major Depressive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Comparing Group Therapies for Veterans With Depression and PTSD
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a brief, efficient, and effective psychotherapy for individuals with depressive and PTSD. However, CBT is largely underutilized within Veteran Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) due to the cost…
- Trial name
- NCT03979040
- Testing
- Group Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy, Group Disorder-Specific Therapy (G-DSTs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Drug Use, Drug Abuse
Prevention of Post Sexual Assault Stress
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a brief intervention in video format, that includes education about reactions to assault and modeling of adaptive coping strategies, designed to reduce post assault drug use or…
- Conditions
- Drug Use, Drug Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01430624
- Testing
- PPRS, PIRI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
PTSD
PTSD Coach App Evaluation
PTSD Coach is a mobile application (app) that aims to teach individuals self-management strategies for symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a major public health concern.
- Trial name
- NCT02445196
- Testing
- PTSD Coach, Smartphone
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Barr Taylor
Tobacco, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Improving Functional Outcomes of Veterans With PTSD and Tobacco Dependence
Veterans with PTSD have high rates of smoking (34%-86% vs. 18% in the general population) and have substantial difficulties with quitting tobacco.
- Trial name
- ACT-PT (NCT02576899)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for PTSD and Tobacco Use, Freedom From Smoking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A Multi-Site Phase 3 Study of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD (MAPP2)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if MDMA-assisted therapy is safe and effective in people with at least moderate PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT04077437
- Testing
- Therapy, Midomafetamine
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Resilient Pharmaceuticals
Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Positive Processes and Transition to Health
The R61 will be an open trial to determine if Positive Processes and Transition to Health (PATH) engages the proposed targets: unproductive processing, avoidance, and reward deficits in a sample of 45 adults who have experienced…
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT04678232)
- Testing
- Positive Processes and Transition to Health (PATH)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Alcohol Use Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cannabidiol as a Treatment for AUD Comorbid With PTSD
This project aims to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant, is effective in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) in individuals with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT03248167
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study will examine the effects of psychotherapy as treatment for PTSD, and specifically how brain activity and brain connectivity is affected by Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and an active mind-body comparison…
- Trial name
- NCT03874793
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Muscle Relaxation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University