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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic clinical trials
19 of 66 indexed Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic trials are currently recruiting.
66 US clinical trials · 19 currently recruiting
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic is the subject of 66 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 19 of them currently open to new participants. 6 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 10 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, running 17 of these trials.
The research picture
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic has 66 registered US clinical trials, 19 of them open to new participants right now, about 29% of the total.
- 19
- recruiting participants now
- 29%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 6
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 17
- top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Active & Recent Trials
66 total, page 2 of 2
Investigation of the Freespira Breathing System in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Palo Alto Health Sciences
NCT03039231
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Pilot Study
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
NCT00880152
Cognitive Therapy for PTSD in Addiction Treatment
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT00685451
Meditation in Veterans With PTSD and Mild TBI
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT02280304
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga Program for Trauma Symptoms
Georgetown University
NCT02368444
Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative Among VEterans
University of Utah
NCT03933059
Ketamine as a Rapid Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dennis Charney
NCT00749203
Information Processing Modification in PTSD (Oct. 18)
San Diego State University
NCT00601952
HIRREM in Military Personnel
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT03230890
Adapting Treatment Delivery to Improve Retention in Evidence-Based PTSD Treatment
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06335589
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for PTSD in Combat Veterans
Klarisana Physician Services P
NCT03088384
taVNS to Reduce PTSD Symptoms in WTC Responders
Northwell Health
NCT05212714
Wildlife and Wellbeing: An Animal-Assisted Intervention for Veterans With PTSD
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
NCT04116489
An Immersion Intervention for Symptoms of PTSD in Student Veterans
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
NCT05309031
Effectiveness of Prazosin in Bulimic Patients Experiencing Nightmares Due to PTSD
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT02382848
Fluoxetine vs EMDR to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Boston University
NCT00000379
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 7 |
| Phase 3 | 3 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Trial Landscape
66 indexed Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic studies · 19 recruiting (29%).
Phase mix: 6 late (III/IV) vs 10 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development (17 trials), 9 others listed. 16 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 Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic?
PlainTrial tracks 66 US clinical trials for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, of which 19 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic?
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.
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