Clinical trials: Stress Disorder, Post-Traumatic
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Telemedicine Management of Chronic Insomnia
Insomnia is commonly present in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Treatment of insomnia with a specialized type of psychotherapy has been shown to be more effective than treatment with medications.
- Trial name
- VIP (NCT01686438)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD
Morning Light Treatment at Home to Reduce PTSD Symptoms
There is evidence that some of the circadian photoreceptors, the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), project directly to the amygdala, an area of the brain implicated in PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT03513848
- Testing
- Retimer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
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, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Memory and the Hippocampus in Twins
The purpose of this project is to measure brain markers and cognitive factors in twins with a history of military service with and without PTSD, and to follow them over time and measure changes in brain function and cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT00638885
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for mTBI
mTBI is a leading cause of sustained physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral deficits in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans and the general public.
- Trial name
- TESmTBI (NCT03244475)
- Testing
- TES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Islamic Trauma Healing: Feasibility Study
This study will examine the initial feasibility of a program called Islamic Trauma Healing by conducting a small feasibility study (N = 26) of Islamic Trauma Healing in Somalia on key targets of PTSD, depression, somatic…
- Trial name
- NCT03761732
- Testing
- Islamic Trauma Healing
- Where
- 2 sites in Somalia
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Eszopiclone for Sleep Disturbance and Nightmares in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to obtain data investigating the safety and efficacy of eszopiclone for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related sleep disturbance and the impact of improved sleep with…
- Trial name
- NCT00120250
- Testing
- Eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Post Traumatic Concerns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Optimal Patient-Centered Care
The nation's trauma care system, which includes trauma center hospitals \& emergency departments, is where over 30 million Americans receive care after traumatic injuries each year.
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Concerns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Suicide Ideation, Alcohol and Drug Use
- Trial name
- TSOS 5 (NCT02274688)
- Testing
- Stepped Care Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Neurosteroids for Treatment of PTSD in Veterans
This study seeks to determine if pregnenolone can improve symptoms of PTSD and other symptoms that commonly occur with PTSD in Iraq/Afghanistan-era Veterans. The total study duration for each participant is 10 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT03799562
- Testing
- Pregnenolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Low Back Pain, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Exercise Maintenance in Chronic Pain and PTSD
The primary purpose of the R21 is using an experimental medicine research approach to study whether a chronic, progressive-based exercise program will help Veterans suffering from chronic low back pain (cLBP) and PTSD achieve…
- Trial name
- NCT03644927
- Testing
- Progressive exercise training, Waitlist Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder
Topiramate and Prolonged Exposure
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur, and having both disorders is associated with greater psychological and functional impairment than having either disorder alone.
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03176953)
- Testing
- topiramate, prolonged exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Smoking, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
CPT-SMART for Treatment of PTSD and Cigarette Smoking
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness, disability, and death in the United States. The rate of smoking is disproportionately higher among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- CPT-SMART (NCT03978442)
- Testing
- Smoking Cessation Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Bupropion, Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorders
CAP: Doxazosin in the Treatment of Co-Occurring PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorders
The proposed study will examine the efficacy of doxazosin in the treatment of PTSD and alcohol use disorder or substance use disorders.
- Trial name
- Doxazosin (NCT02500602)
- Testing
- doxazosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Posttraumatic, Depression
Re-Engineering Systems for the Primary Care Treatment for PTSD
The study is an evaluation of a systemic intervention to enhance the delivery of care according to practice guidelines for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- RESPECT-PTSD (NCT00373698)
- Testing
- Three Component Model of Collaborative Care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Anxiety, Depression
Improving Obesity Self-Care Among Mentally Ill Veterans
The purpose of this study is to find out which of two programs, MH MOVE! or the enhanced usual care MOVE! program is most effective in improving participation in and completion of MOVE! among Veterans with depression, anxiety…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Obesity
- Trial name
- MH MOVE! (NCT02642536)
- Testing
- MH MOVE, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Secondary Prevention With Paroxetine vs. Placebo in Subthreshold Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The purpose of this study is: 1) To document the effectiveness and tolerability of paroxetine for the treatment of subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans in the early post-deployment period; and 2) To…
- Trial name
- NCT00560612
- Testing
- Paroxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Durham VA Medical Center
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Insomnia Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00984698
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Social Rhythm Group Therapy, Present Centered Group Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
The purpose of this study is to learn more about Narrative Exposure Therapy for Justice Involved Veterans. This pilot study will examine the feasibility of this intervention in a justice-involved veteran population, and will see…
- Trial name
- NET (NCT03777553)
- Testing
- Narrative Exposure Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Effectiveness and Implementation of eScreening in Post 9/11 Transition Programs
Electronic screening is effective for timely detection of, and intervention for, suicidal ideation and other mental health symptoms.
- Conditions
- Depression, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Suicide
- Trial name
- NCT04506164
- Testing
- eScreening, Screening As Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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