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      Ketamine and SGB for Traumatic Brain Injury

      Chicago, Illinois
      Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with associated headache are amongst the most common injuries sustained by our deployed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in more recent conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This study aims to determine whether a procedural intervention (stellate ganglion block (SGB)) or medication (ketamine), alone or in combination, can alleviate PTSD and TBI-associated headache. Determining efficacious treatments in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study trial may improve quality of life in those with TBI and PTSD, and identifying factors associated with treatment outcome (personalized medicine) may enhance selection, thereby improving the risk: benefit and cost-effectiveness ratios. Primary Objectives: 1. To determine the efficacy of SGB and ketamine infusion as stand-alone treatments for TBI-related headache; 2. To determine the efficacy of SGB and ketamine infusion as stand-alone treatments for PTSD; 3. To determine the comparative effectiveness of SGB and ketamine infusion, and the effect of combination treatment on TBI-related headache and PTSD; 4. Exploratory Aim 1: To determine the effects of SGB, ketamine infusion, and the combination on structural and functional MRI, biomarker levels and pain thresholds and tolerance; 5. Exploratory Aim 2: To identify factors associated with treatment responders overall and for individual treatment groups. Secondary Objectives: 1. Exploratory Aim 1: To determine the effects of SGB, ketamine infusion, and the combination on structural and functional MRI, biomarker levels and pain thresholds and tolerance (Biomedical levels and MRI not included at Northwestern University Site). 2. Exploratory Aim 2: To identify factors associated with treatment responders overall and for individual treatment groups.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Dementia, Parkinson's, Bipolar, Others

      175 Participants Needed

      Therapy Options for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Chicago, Illinois
      This study will look at: How practical it is to offer another round of proven therapy. How effective different therapy options are for people who didn't respond to the first treatment. The goal is to improve personalized care by: Identifying factors that might predict how someone will respond to a second treatment. Creating a simple tool to spot people who might not respond to treatment early, so they can start a different option sooner. The findings will help improve PTSD care by offering better follow-up treatments and matching patients with the approach that works best for them.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidal, Psychosis, Substance Use, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropics

      400 Participants Needed

      PORTAL-PTSD for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Chicago, Illinois
      This study aims to implement and evaluate a more timely approach to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis and management, entitled Patient Outcome Reporting for Timely Assessments of Life with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PORTAL-PTSD) in a primary care setting with a high prevalence of trauma, specifically the South Side of Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      17000 Participants Needed

      Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD and Substance Use Disorder

      Chicago, Illinois
      The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if receiving Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD in massed format (multiple sessions weekly) is as effective as receiving it with sessions once per week among veterans with PTSD and substance use disorder in intensive outpatient substance use treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will the massed format help participants complete and benefit from Prolonged Exposure in terms of PTSD symptoms? * Will it help participants reduce substance use? Participants who are in intensive substance use treatment will be asked to complete Prolonged Exposure with either weekly sessions or multiple sessions per week.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Severe Cognitive Impairment, Suicidal Intent, Psychotic Symptoms

      200 Participants Needed

      Therapist-Assisted Self-Management Program for PTSD

      Chicago, Illinois
      This trial tests a program called EMPOWER that helps veterans who have completed PTSD therapy manage their own symptoms with some help from a therapist. It aims to maintain or improve their mental health and reduce the number of therapy sessions they need.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidal Ideation

      80 Participants Needed

      PTSD Treatment for Preventing Chronic Pain

      Chicago, Illinois
      Although most people recover from acute pain (such as pain caused by injury, surgery, repetitive motion, or unknown causes), many people do not fully recover and will experience chronic pain. Untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to be a key risk factor for the transition from acute pain to chronic pain. However, few published studies have addressed the issue of preventing the transition from acute to chronic pain via PTSD reduction. This project will aim to test whether trauma-related PTSD symptoms can be reduced using either Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and whether reducing PTSD symptoms can prevent the transition from non-injury based acute pain to chronic pain.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neurological Disorder, Hypertension, Pregnancy, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets

      345 Participants Needed

      Cognitive Processing Therapy vs. Relaxation Training for PTSD

      Chicago, Illinois
      The overall goal of this randomized controlled trial with partial crossover is to compare the effectiveness of 1-week virtual massed Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to 5-day virtual relaxation training (RT) with regard to their ability to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Specifically, this study is designed to 1) examine changes in PTSD symptoms during and following the respective intervention, and 2) explore possible psychological treatment mechanisms, including cognitive control, inhibition, self-efficacy, and memory, and 3) examine possible moderators of treatment success (e.g. neuropsychological factors).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Recent Trauma, Suicidal, Psychosis, Others
      Must Be Taking:Psychotropic Medications

      140 Participants Needed

      TMS for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Chicago, Illinois
      The goal of this study is to determine whether complementing regular intensive PTSD treatment with intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) applied to the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) can improve treatment response for individuals attending a 2-week intensive outpatient program (IOP) for PTSD. Specifically, the present study will compare iTBS versus a sham condition during the second week of the 2- week IOP for veterans who have not experienced PTSD symptom reductions over the course of the first week of the Road Home Program intensive PTSD treatment program.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Seizures, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Abuse, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Benzodiazepines

      30 Participants Needed

      Methylone for PTSD

      Chicago, Illinois
      This study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of methylone in adults with PTSD. The study is conducted in two parts. * Part A is open-label and will enroll up to 15 participants with PTSD * Part B is randomized (1:1:1), single-blind and will enroll up to 45 participants with PTSD Eligible participants will enter a 3-week Treatment Period (Part A) or 4-week Treatment Period (Part B) where they will receive methylone once weekly. Following the Treatment Period, participants will enter a 6-week Follow-up Period (Part A) or 8-week Follow-up Period (Part B).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Other DSM-5 Disorders, Cardiovascular, Others

      60 Participants Needed

      Stellate Ganglion Block + Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

      Chicago, Illinois
      This trial tests whether combining Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) can better help people with PTSD. CPT is a talk therapy, and SGB is an injection that numbs nerves in the neck to reduce symptoms. Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) has been investigated in trials for its potential to reduce PTSD symptoms, showing some promise in symptom reduction.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Recent Trauma, Suicidal, Psychosis, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Blood Thinners

      150 Participants Needed

      Peer-led Support Program for Refugee Families

      Chicago, Illinois
      The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:12 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Health, Others

      74 Participants Needed

      Neuromodulation + Neurorehabilitation for Concussion + PTSD

      Hines, Illinois
      This study will determine (i) the magnitude of immediate and sustained effects of a current clinical standard interactive computer attention processing training (APT) when combined with intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a type of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and (ii) determine how APT + iTBS changes the neurocognitive system of attention in individuals with persistent attention deficits related to mTBI +/- PTSD.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders, Heart Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Antipsychotics, Trazodone, Tramadol, Others

      200 Participants Needed

      rTMS for AUD+mTBI

      Hines, Illinois
      This is a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) for Veteran participants with alcohol use disorder co-occurring with mild traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. The treatment intervention is repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and the goal is to reduce alcohol craving with this treatment. The study will enroll 20 Veteran participants. Half of these participants will receive real rTMS and half of the participants will receive placebo rTMS. rTMS treatment will be provided over 10 sessions that will occur once every weekday for 2 weeks. Veteran participants will then complete follow-up phone calls to further evaluate alcohol craving and other symptoms.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:22 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Severe TBI, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Anti-epileptics, Tricyclics, Antipsychotics, Others

      1 Participants Needed

      Activity Program for Women Recovering from Abuse

      North Chicago, Illinois
      The study will test whether an online physical activity program that includes mindfulness can increase activity in women who have been abused by a relationship partner. The study also aims to test whether this intervention can improve their ability to control their emotions and use mindfulness and reduce their stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. The intervention is on the internet and provides participants with informational videos, as well as support and encouragement from other program participants. The intervention aims to encourage participants to choose their own physical activities and also includes components designed to foster healthy regulation of emotion (addressing negative thoughts and feelings that may get in the way of exercise, recognizing accomplishments and rewarding oneself, etc.) This activity intervention is designed to take eight weeks. Participants are tested initially (at baseline), halfway through the program (Week 4) and at the end of the program (Week 8).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Withdrawn
      Sex:Female

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      Prolonged Exposure Therapy + Medication for PTSD

      Milwaukee, Wisconsin
      Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a salient and debilitating problem, in the general population and for military veterans in particular. Several psychological and pharmacological treatments for PTSD have evidence to support their efficacy. However, the lack of comparative effectiveness data for PTSD treatments remains a major gap in the literature, which limits conclusions that can be drawn about which of these treatments work best. The current study will compare the effectiveness of PTSD treatments with the strongest evidentiary support - Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy and pharmacotherapy with paroxetine or venlafaxine - as well as the combination of these two treatments. A randomized trial will be conducted with a large, diverse sample of veterans with PTSD (N = 300) recruited from 6 VA Medical Centers throughout the US. Participants will complete baseline assessments, followed by an active treatment phase (involving up to 14 sessions of PE and/or medication management) with mid (7 week) and posttreatment (14 week) assessments, and follow-up assessments at 27 and 40 weeks. Study outcomes will include PTSD severity, depression, quality of life and functioning, assessed via clinical ratings and self-report measures. Further, a range of demographic and clinically relevant variables (e.g., trauma type/number, resilience) will be collected at baseline and examined as potential predictors or moderators of treatment response, addressing another gap in the PTSD treatment literature. These data will be used to develop algorithms from predicting the optimal treatment for individual patients (i.e., "personalized advantage indices"; PAIs). Effectiveness of the treatments will be compared using multilevel modeling. PAIs will be developed by conducting bootstrapped analyses to select variables that predict or moderate outcomes (clinician rated PTSD severity at Week 14), followed by jacknife analyses to determine the magnitude of the predicted difference (representing an individual's "predicted advantage" of one treatment over the others).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidal Ideation, Active Psychosis, Manic Episodes, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:MAO Inhibitors

      300 Participants Needed

      Floating Therapy for PTSD

      Milwaukee, Wisconsin
      This project is being done to explore the effects floating has on individuals who have a history of trauma with stress related symptoms.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 60

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neurological Conditions, Schizophrenia, Communicable Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychoactive Drugs, Laxatives

      30 Participants Needed

      Low-Dose Clonidine for PTSD

      Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
      Hypothesis: Veterans with PTSD prescribed clonidine will demonstrate improvements in PTSD symptoms, including daytime, nighttime, and sleep-related behaviors.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Unstable Mental Illness, Others
      Must Be Taking:Clonidine

      32 Participants Needed

      Brief Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Milwaukee, Wisconsin
      The purpose of this research is to determine if a brief treatment method is effective for preventing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a number of other concerns following injury.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Police Custody, Non-English, Cognitive Impairment, Suicidal, Psychosis

      300 Participants Needed

      Morphine or Ketamine for Pain

      Milwaukee, Wisconsin
      Pain is common in children presenting to the emergency department but is frequently undertreated, leading to both short- and long-term consequences. Morphine is the standard treatment for children with moderate to severe acute pain, but its use is associated with serious side effects and caregiver and clinician concerns related to opioid administration. The investigators aim to determine if sub-dissociative ketamine is non-inferior to morphine for treating acute pain and a preferable alternative for treating acute pain in children because of its more favorable side effect profile and potential long-term benefits related to pain-related function, analgesic use/misuse, and mental and behavioral health outcomes.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:6 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Schizophrenia, Pregnancy, Others
      Must Be Taking:Morphine

      1010 Participants Needed

      Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      The objectives of this study are to investigate the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of repeated ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions in adolescents with severe posttraumatic stress disorder. The study will enroll adolescents with a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to complete three intravenous ketamine administrations accompanied by a psychotherapy session over the span of six weeks. All participants will complete an initial set of preparatory sessions, and each dosing session will be followed by three to six hours of integration sessions. Finally, participants will complete 7 nights of at-home sleep recordings. The investigators hypothesize that this protocol will be well-tolerated by adolescents and that patients will experience decreases in PTSD symptom severity at follow-up.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
      Age:15 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar, Autism, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Benzodiazepines, Opiates, Lamotrigine

      5 Participants Needed

      Why Other Patients Applied

      "I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

      ZS
      Depression PatientAge: 51

      "I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

      AG
      Paralysis PatientAge: 50

      "My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."

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      Arthritis PatientAge: 78

      "I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

      FF
      ADHD PatientAge: 31

      "As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

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      Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
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      SmartSleep Device for Adolescent PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize the role of sleep, emotion processing, and daily affect in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether improving sleep quality using slow wave activity enhancement will impact next-day affect in youth. Participants will attend 4 study visits: * A clinical and trauma assessment visit * A testing day that may include cognitive testing, surveys, and an MRI. * An overnight sleep study following one week of at-home sleep recordings with the device in the sham condition * An overnight sleep study following one week of at-home sleep recordings with the device in the sleep enhancement condition

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:15 - 18

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Psychotic Disorder, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Sleep Medications, Alcohol

      180 Participants Needed

      Guilt Reduction vs Exposure Therapy for PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if receiving Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR) Therapy is as effective as receiving Prolonged Exposure Therapy among veterans with PTSD and trauma related guilt. The main questions it aims to answer are: Will TrIGR be comparable to PE in terms of PTSD symptom reduction? Will it TrIGR be comparable to PE in improving functioning and reducing depression symptoms? Will it be superior in improving trauma-related guilt and shame?
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Severe Substance Use, Psychosis, Mania, Others

      158 Participants Needed

      Mobile App Intervention for PTSD and Alcoholism

      Grand Rapids, Michigan
      The purpose of this study is to learn whether a mobile health application (mHealth App) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with brief support can help individuals who are in treatment for alcohol problems.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Injection Drug Use, Non-English Speakers, Others

      300 Participants Needed

      Dextrose Injection for PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      PTSD is a chronic mental health condition that drastically reduces an individual's quality of life Dextrose injection with a small needle has been used for chronic pain patients and observational results have shown it to be effective in reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression in patients with PTSD. This randomized trial will compare dextrose injection with a delayed/usual treatment control.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:19 - 90

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Borderline, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Narcotics

      24 Participants Needed

      Video and Text Messaging Intervention for PTSD and Opioid Use Disorder

      Madison, Wisconsin
      This NIDA-funded HEAL Initiative: Opioid Use Disorder Care Pathways for Individuals with Histories of Exposure to Violence R61 seeks to develop and test a brief video intervention to deliver during Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) care and a brief text messaging intervention to deliver in the month after the assault to prevent the onset or escalation of PTSD and opioid misuse among survivors of sexual assault.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Sex:Female

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Under 18, Non-English Speakers, Others

      50 Participants Needed

      Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      The purpose of the research is to learn more about how to treat PTSD for people directly impacted by incarceration (i.e., have spent time in prison or jail). This research will help identify if a PTSD treatment group that is used in community settings, and led by individuals with lived experience, is helpful in reducing PTSD symptoms among people who have been directly impacted by incarceration. Participants will complete an interview to determine whether they are experiencing PTSD, and if so, will participate in a 6-week therapy group treatment.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychosis, Self-harm, Substance Dependence, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Alcohol, Cocaine, Opioids, Others

      72 Participants Needed

      Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD in Incarcerated Individuals

      Madison, Wisconsin
      Study examining the psychological response to group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in incarcerated men and women with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will be conducted in male and female incarcerated populations and will include 2 groups of individuals for both CPT and waitlist control in both populations (180 participants total).
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychosis, Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, Others

      180 Participants Needed

      Adaptive PTSD Interventions for PTSD

      Grand Rapids, Michigan
      This trial is being completed to develop a stepped-care talk therapy model for patients with PTSD. Specifically, this study is testing whether beginning with one type of therapy is better than beginning with another type of therapy, and whether moving to a different therapy after four sessions is more helpful than staying with the same therapy, depending on how well it is working. The central hypothesis is that beginning with a low- or medium-intensity PTSD intervention and then titrating intensity based on early indications of response will result in clinically significant PTSD symptom reduction with parsimony of resources.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Severe Cognitive Impairment, High Suicide Risk, Severe Alcohol Or Substance Use, Active Psychosis, Unmanaged Bipolar, Others

      430 Participants Needed

      Therapies for PTSD

      Battle Creek, Michigan
      By doing this research project, the investigators hope to learn which strategies work best to help veterans who are not benefiting from their first PTSD treatment or not completing between-session homework assignments regularly that might improve treatment response. The investigators also want to learn how best to match the right type and amount of treatment to each individual veteran. By conducting this research project, they hope to: * See if trying a different treatment strategy for veterans not responding to their first PTSD treatment would be more helpful * See if sending text message prompts between sessions encourages more completion of between-session homework
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Acute Suicide Risk, Unmanaged Psychosis, Bipolar, Others

      302 Participants Needed

      Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD

      Madison, Wisconsin
      This trial tests if an injection near neck nerves can help Veterans with chronic PTSD who need alternative treatments. The injection may calm overactive nerves, reducing PTSD symptoms quickly. This method has been explored for treating various conditions, including PTSD, with mixed evidence.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychosis, Substance Dependence, Thyroid Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Centrally Acting Medications, Opiates

      410 Participants Needed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder clinical trials in Chicago, IL pay?

      Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

      How do Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder clinical trials in Chicago, IL work?

      After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder trials in Chicago, IL 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Chicago, IL for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is 12 months.

      How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

      Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Chicago, IL several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

      What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

      The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

      Do I need to be insured to participate in a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder medical study in Chicago, IL?

      Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

      What are the newest Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder clinical trials in Chicago, IL?

      Most recently, we added Morphine or Ketamine for Pain, Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD and Therapies for PTSD to the Power online platform.

      What is the new treatment for PTSD?

      The two headline “new” approaches are MDMA-assisted psychotherapy—which has shown large symptom reductions in Phase-3 trials and could gain FDA approval soon—and the stellate ganglion block, an ultrasound-guided neck injection that can rapidly calm the nervous system and is already offered off-label by some pain specialists. Both are considered add-ons rather than replacements for proven trauma-focused talk therapies, and access currently means enrolling in a clinical trial for MDMA or seeing an experienced clinician for an SGB after discussing possible benefits, side-effects, and costs. If you’re interested, talk with a PTSD-trained mental-health professional to see whether one of these emerging treatments fits your situation.

      What are the 7 symptoms of PTSD?

      Clinicians group PTSD signs into four clusters, but popular summaries often point to seven tell-tale symptoms: intrusive memories or flashbacks, trauma-related nightmares, avoiding reminders, ongoing negative mood or beliefs, constant jumpiness/hyper-alertness, sudden irritability or anger, and trouble sleeping or concentrating. If several of these have lasted more than a month and are disrupting daily life, it’s time to talk with a mental-health professional because effective therapies and medications are available.

      What is the difference between PTSD and clinical PTSD?

      “Clinical PTSD” is not a formal medical label; most people use it to describe either (a) a full, doctor-confirmed PTSD diagnosis (meeting all four symptom clusters of intrusion, avoidance, negative mood/thoughts, and hyper-arousal) rather than a few stray symptoms, or (b) Complex PTSD, a newer ICD-11 diagnosis that includes all the usual PTSD features plus persistent problems with emotion control, negative self-view, and relationships after prolonged or repeated trauma. In short, standard PTSD focuses on how a single or short-lived traumatic event is re-experienced, whereas “clinical/complex” PTSD implies either full diagnostic severity or an added layer of long-term self-and-relationship difficulties—something a qualified mental-health professional can sort out and treat with trauma-focused therapy and, when needed, medication.

      Does complex PTSD ever go away?

      Complex PTSD can and often does get much better—many people reach full remission or only occasional, manageable flare-ups once they’ve had consistent, trauma-focused treatment (such as EMDR, TF-CBT, or a phase-based approach that first builds safety skills and then processes the trauma). How long that takes varies; factors like the length of the original abuse, other mental-health conditions, and access to supportive relationships and specialized care influence recovery, which is why some people need longer-term therapy or periodic “tune-ups.” In short, the condition isn’t necessarily lifelong, but viewing it as a journey—with professional help, skills practice, and a strong support network—gives the best odds of lasting relief.

      Why is EMDR controversial?

      Controversy arises from three fronts: first, although many studies now show EMDR can reduce post-traumatic stress as well as traditional exposure therapies, earlier weak studies and some mixed results planted doubt. Second, research shows the eye movements themselves may add little beyond standard exposure, so experts argue over the true mechanism and whether the name oversells a simple idea. Third, professional bodies only “conditionally” recommend EMDR and warn that brief weekend trainings can produce under-qualified providers, leading some clinicians to view it as over-marketed. Understanding these evidence, mechanism, and training debates explains why opinions on EMDR still differ.

      Does PTSD count as a disability?

      Yes. PTSD is legally treated as a disability whenever its symptoms are documented to substantially limit major life activities: Social Security can grant cash benefits, the VA can award a disability rating for service-connected stress, and the ADA requires employers to offer reasonable job accommodations. Collect medical records that show both a formal PTSD diagnosis and how it disrupts work, school, or daily tasks—the same principle applies in most other countries’ disability systems.

      How to heal from trauma without therapy?

      Begin by checking safety: if you’re having thoughts of self-harm, losing touch with reality, or using substances to cope, call a crisis line (e.g., 988 in the U.S.) or seek professional help. Otherwise, think of recovery in three daily practices—steady your body (slow breathing, walking, yoga), give the story gentle airtime (15-minute journaling or a free app like PTSD Coach), and reconnect with supportive people and purposeful activities—while tracking sleep, mood, and triggers each week to see progress. If symptoms stay the same or worsen after a couple of months of consistent effort, that’s your signal to add a trained therapist, group program, or tele-health option.

      What diagnosis is close to PTSD?

      The diagnosis most often mistaken for PTSD is Acute Stress Disorder—symptoms can look identical, but they start within days of the trauma and fade within a month; if they last longer, the label changes to PTSD. Clinicians also consider Complex PTSD (a longer-term form after chronic abuse), Adjustment Disorder (stress-triggered distress without flashbacks), and common anxiety or depression disorders that share sleep, mood or panic problems but are not tied to a specific traumatic memory. A mental-health professional sorts these out by asking about the kind of event that happened, how long symptoms have lasted, and whether true “re-experiencing” (flashbacks or nightmares of the trauma) is present.

      Why is PTSD so hard to treat?

      PTSD is tough to heal because severe stress literally rewires the brain’s alarm and memory centres, every person’s trauma history is different, and the core symptoms (avoidance, distrust, numbness) make it hard to start or stay in treatment. Recovery therefore usually requires a personalised mix of approaches—such as trauma-focused therapy, medication, and skills for sleep and safety—and patience while you and your clinician adjust the plan. The good news is that most people do improve, and newer tools like EMDR, virtual-reality exposure, ketamine or MDMA-assisted therapy are widening the options when first-line methods fall short.

      Does Stellate ganglion block work for PTSD?

      A stellate ganglion block can quiet the “fight-or-flight” nerves, and small studies—mainly in military populations—show it can lessen PTSD symptoms in roughly half of patients for a month or two; other trials have found no clear benefit, so results are mixed. Because evidence is still limited and short-term, specialists usually offer SGB only as an adjunct to proven treatments (therapy, medications) after weighing its brief relief against the need for repeat injections and the procedure’s small but real risks (infection, hoarse voice, temporary eyelid droop). Discussing it with a trauma-focused mental-health provider and an experienced pain or anesthesia physician can help decide if this experimental option makes sense in your overall care plan.

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