Investigational PTSD Therapy Study
This study is evaluating an investigational medicine that may help reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adults.
Study overview
This study is evaluating an investigational medicine that may help reduce symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adults.
PTSD can affect emotional wellbeing, stress responses, daily functioning, and quality of life. Researchers are exploring whether this investigational medicine may help regulate biological stress response pathways involved in trauma and improve symptoms associated with PTSD.
The study will evaluate how safe and well-tolerated the investigational medicine is and whether it may improve PTSD symptoms and overall functioning.
Am I eligible?
- Aged 18–65
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD. Please note that individuals with a diagnosis of Complex PTSD are not eligible to participate in this study.
- You have been stable on your current medication or therapy for at least 2 months
- You are willing to attend scheduled study visits and assessments
- You are able to commit to the full study duration (approximately 13 weeks)
What taking part involves
If eligible, you will take part in the study for up to approximately 13 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up. The study involves six clinic visits, with regular health and mental health assessments throughout the study period. Visits will need to be completed during our clinic business hours of Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
During the study, you will take a once-daily oral tablet containing either the investigational medicine or a placebo. Throughout the study, doctors will closely monitor your PTSD symptoms, overall wellbeing, and safety through regular check-ups and assessments. Each clinic visit will vary in duration. At these visits, you may undergo several health assessments, which may include physical examinations, vital signs checks, ECGs, blood tests, and mental health questionnaires.
- 1
Enquiry & phone call
We call to explain the study and answer your questions.
- 2
Screening visit
Meet the team and have health checks to confirm eligibility.
- 3
Study visits
Regular visits with expert care and health monitoring.
- 4
Final visit & follow-up
A wrap-up check and a thank-you for helping research.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to talk it through. Call 1300 742 326.
Frequently asked questions
A clinical trial is a research study involving volunteers that helps researchers evaluate new treatments, medications, medical devices or approaches to healthcare. Clinical trials help determine whether these interventions are safe, effective and appropriate for wider use.
Clinical trials help advance healthcare by showing how treatments work, identifying possible side effects and exploring new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage medical conditions. By taking part, volunteers contribute to knowledge that may benefit people in the future.
Each trial has its own eligibility criteria, which may relate to your age, medical history, health conditions or current medications. Some studies are for people with a specific condition, while others involve healthy volunteers. Our research team can help you understand whether a study may be suitable.
Participant safety and wellbeing are central to clinical research. In Australia, trials must meet strict ethical and regulatory requirements and are reviewed by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Participants are monitored throughout the study.
All clinical trials involve some uncertainty and level of risk. Before you decide, the research team will explain the known and potential risks, possible benefits and available alternatives.