PTSD Trial, Recruiting NCT07069517 Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research Condition: PTSD
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PTSD Trial, Recruiting

NCT07069517
Recruiting Not Applicable

Who may be able to join

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Who might be able to join this trial:

  • You are active-duty military or a veteran between 18 and 65 years old who is eligible through the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) (confirm with trial site if unsure about DEERS eligibility)
  • You are able to speak and read English
  • You have been assessed as having significant PTSD symptoms, including at least one symptom related to unwanted memories or flashbacks and at least one symptom related to avoiding reminders of a trauma
  • You have been assessed as having significant sleep problems related to insomnia
  • You experience nightmares at least once a month
  • You are willing to avoid starting any new therapy or medication for PTSD, sleep problems, or nightmares while taking part in the study

Who may not be able to join:

  • You are currently considered to be at risk of harming yourself or others and need urgent crisis support
  • You are unable to understand and complete the screening questionnaires
  • You are unwilling to avoid drinking alcohol during therapy sessions
  • You are currently experiencing serious mental health symptoms such as mania, psychosis, or problems with alcohol or substance use that need immediate professional attention
  • You are already receiving an established therapy specifically for PTSD, insomnia, or nightmares, such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
  • You are currently pregnant
  • You work shifts that end after 9:00 PM or start before 5:30 AM more than twice a month

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.

Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.

This is a simplified plain English summary of the eligibility criteria. Full criteria are set by the trial investigators and may include additional requirements not shown here. Never self-exclude from a trial based on this summary. Contact the trial site directly to confirm your eligibility.
Last synced 27 July 2026
This study is not part of the standard drug-approval phase pathway (for example an observational, device, behavioural, or registry study), so a phase success rate does not apply.

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Trial details

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Sponsor
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Start date
2 December 2025
Est. completion
1 December 2028

Where this trial is recruiting

🇺🇸 United States

Primary endpoints

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5); Insomnia Severity Index (ISI); Nightmare Disorders Index

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Expanded access pathways

If this trial is not available to you, other access pathways may exist. In Australia, the TGA Special Access Scheme allows access to unapproved therapeutic goods for individual patients.

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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.

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