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Clinical studies for PTSD and psychological trauma

Treatments for PTSD that provide long-term relief are lacking. Our clinical studies investigate promising new treatments and, importantly, any associated improvements to brain structure and function.

Seeking participants

Trauma treatment study

We invite adults with a trauma memory, or PTSD symptoms or a diagnosis of PTSD, to help us investigate a new treatment's feasibility and links to brain functions.

Taking expressions of interest for 2025.

New PTSD treatment study

Reconsolidation Therapy is a treatment designed to help the brain update traumatic memories by reducing their emotional impact. Seeking adults with diagnosed or suspected PTSD

Taking expressions of interest

Other studies (recruitment closed)

Clinical trial of a novel treatment for PTSD

We're investigating the efficacy of a novel six-week treatment in reducing PTSD symptom frequency and severity in adults, examining cognitive, neurobiological, and physiological effects.

Recruitment is now closed

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To be notified when new clinical studies open, please register your interest with our Clinical Research team: ti_clinicalresearch@usc.edu.au

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Questions?

For questions about our clinical studies, contact our Clinical Research team: ti_clinicalresearch@usc.edu.au

Please note: as a mental health research centre we care about the health and safety of our participants and the members of the public we interact with. This duty of care may involve escalation of care to crisis support services if we feel your safety is at risk.