Clinical trials: Stress-Related Disorders
Persian Gulf Syndrome
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Gulf War Syndrome
This pilot study is a two arm randomized, controlled clinical trial that evaluated whether a standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention reduces symptoms associated with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) more…
- Trial name
- NCT01267045
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Insomnia Disorder
Apnea and Insomnia Relief Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a behavioral sleep treatment improves functioning and sleep in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Insomnia Disorder, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
- Trial name
- AIR (NCT04007796)
- Testing
- Apnea and Insomnia Relief (AIR), Sleep Education (SE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Primary Care Intervention Strategy for Anxiety Disorders
This study will compare the effectiveness of an intervention strategy for the treatment of people with post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder in the primary care…
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00347269
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Psychotropic medication optimization, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,004 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Exercise Training to Improve PTSD Symptoms and Health in Older Veterans
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military Veterans and is more than just a psychological condition; PTSD has profound negative impacts on health, function, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04199182
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Healthy Aging Attention Control (HA-ATC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Evidence-Based Practices, CBT
A Hybrid Type 2 Trial of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Pragmatic Individual-Level Implementation Strategy
This research project is a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial that simultaneously examines (1) the effectiveness of a trauma-focused intervention for youth in the education sector and (2) the impact of a…
- Conditions
- Evidence-Based Practices, CBT, School Health Services, Trauma, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT04451161
- Testing
- Beliefs and Attitudes for Successful Implementation in Schools (BASIS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 292 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic
Mantram Repetition to Manage PTSD in Veterans
With ongoing war in Iraq, the incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans is increasing. Creation, implementation, and testing of new and innovative interventions are needed to provide additional options…
- Trial name
- NCT00120627
- Testing
- Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) plus Usual Care, Usual care consisting of medication and case management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, PTSD
Ketamine as a Rapid Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The objective of the proposed study is to test if a single IV dose of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg) decreases symptoms of PTSD.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- KetPTSD (NCT00749203)
- Testing
- Midazolam, Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Dennis Charney
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Imaging the Neuroimmune System in PTSD
In this study, individuals with and without post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will undergo one positron emission tomography (PET) scan using the radiotracer [11C]PBR28, which binds to the 18kDa translocator protein (TSPO).
- Trial name
- NCT04236986
- Testing
- Lipopolysaccharide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Risperidone Treatment for Military Service Related Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this research of 400 participants is to determine whether a drug called risperidone can decrease symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- CSP #504 (NCT00099983)
- Testing
- Risperidone
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Effect of Propranolol on Preventing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This study will assess the effectiveness of taking propranolol soon after a traumatizing incident in reducing the incidence and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder in acutely traumatized individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00158262
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Disorders
Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy in Pregnant Women With a History of Pregnancy Loss/Complication
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of experiencing a previous pregnancy loss or complication on current physiological and emotional aspects of a current pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Disorders, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT01277354
- Testing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Oxytocin and Affect Processing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The investigators will use multiple methods (including Oxytocin intranasal inhalation, neuroimaging, behavioral measures, peripheral hormone measurements) to examine how individuals' behavior, cognition, and brain function is…
- Trial name
- NCT02546570
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Executive Functioning in TBI From Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration: COMPASS
Interventional, controlled clinical trial with two arms, 110 Veterans with TBI and PTSD
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT01816061)
- Testing
- Experimental - COMPASS, Control - COMPASS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Helping Behavior
Clinical Trial of a Supporter-Targeted Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Recent Sexual Assault Survivors
Communication and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) is a 2-session early intervention for survivors of recent sexual assault and their supporters that aims to improve supporters' ability to respond effectively.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Helping Behavior, Help-Seeking Behavior, Stress
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT05345405)
- Testing
- Dyadic CARE, Supporter-Only CARE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Stepped Care for Children After Trauma: Optimizing Treatment
Children who are exposed to traumatic events are at risk for developing PTSD and other mental health problems. Although effective treatments for childhood PTSD exist, service delivery approaches that are more accessible…
- Trial name
- NCT02537678
- Testing
- Stepped Care TF-CBT, Standard TF-CBT
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who…
- Trial name
- WL+E (NCT01032733)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling, Educational Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD)
Mifepristone for the Prevention of Relapses of Alcohol Drinking
The goal of this study is to determine if, under stress, alcohol drinking is reduced using mifepristone
- Trial name
- NCT02243709
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Nepicastat for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in OIF/OEF Veterans
This study proposes a multi-site, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the dopamine-ß-hydroxylase (DBH) inhibitor, nepicastat, for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in outpatients who…
- Trial name
- Nepicastat (NCT00659230)
- Testing
- Nepicastat
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tuscaloosa Research & Education Advancement Corporation
Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Learning and Improving Alzheimer's Patient-Caregiver Relationships Via Smart Healthcare Technology
The purpose of this project is to develop a monitoring, modeling, and interactive recommendation solution (for caregivers) for in-home dementia patient care that focuses on caregiver-patient relationships.
- Trial name
- NCT04536701
- Testing
- Mood Monitoring and Behavioral Recommendation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Substance Use Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
SUPER Study (Substance Use and PTSD Treatment Effectiveness Research Study)
This study proposes a prospective program of research that will identify feasible and inexpensive methods to detect and treat comorbid PTSD among VA SUD patients, thereby improving substance abuse treatment outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00265564
- Testing
- Modified Seeking Safety integrated into std outpatient SUD care, Standard outpatient SUD care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development