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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) clinical trials
10 of 14 indexed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) trials are currently recruiting.
14 US clinical trials · 10 currently recruiting
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the subject of 14 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 10 of them currently open to new participants. 1 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 5 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, running 4 of these trials.
The research picture
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has 14 registered US clinical trials, 10 of them open to new participants right now, about 71% of the total.
- 10
- recruiting participants now
- 71%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 4
- top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Active & Recent Trials
14 total, page 1 of 1
Type I Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Primary Care Brief Mindfulness Training for Veterans
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06162741
Examining Intranasal Oxytocin Augmentation of Brief Couples Therapy for Veterans With PTSD
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06194851
Shared Decision Making in PTSD Treatment
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
NCT06953687
Neuromodulation + Prolonged Exposure Therapy: Evaluation of a Technology-Enhanced, Integrated Treatment for Pain and PTSD
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT07116109
Evaluating Treatments for Suicidal Veterans With PTSD
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05974631
NightWare and Cardiovascular Health in Veterans With PTSD
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06419959
Ketamine for Pain, Opioid Use, and Mental Health in Orthopedic Trauma Patients
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
NCT06903819
Suvorexant for Treatment of AUD and PTSD
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Alliance
NCT06679062
Targeted Accelerated TMS for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT07245641
Effect of Sublingual Formulation of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (HCl) (BXCL501) - Outpatient Study
Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Alliance
NCT06335407
Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention for Returning Combat Veterans.
University of Florida
NCT02764983
Effectiveness of a Driving Intervention on Safe Community Mobility for Returning Combat Veterans
University of Florida
NCT02765672
Zonisamide in Addition to E-CPT-C for Veterans With PTSD and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence
Yale University
NCT01847469
A Clinical Trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Antonia New
NCT00554177
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trial Landscape
14 indexed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) studies · 10 recruiting (71%).
Phase mix: 1 late (III/IV) vs 5 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development (4 trials), 8 others listed. 14 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation, eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PlainTrial tracks 14 US clinical trials for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), of which 10 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
Every figure on PlainTrial is rendered directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates every registered trial for this condition, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.