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Catatonia
MONDO:0800105A psychiatric disorder featuring stupor, posturing, and echophenomena.
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hope for teens with down syndrome regression disorder: old drugs, new purpose
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests three commonly used drugs—lorazepam, IVIG, and tofacitinib—in 66 people aged 8 to 30 with Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD). DSRD causes sudden severe symptoms like loss of speech, movement, and daily living skills. The study aims to see if these d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill stop ECT-related delirium?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving clonidine, a blood pressure medication, before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could reduce the confusion and agitation that often follows the procedure. ECT is effective for severe depression and bipolar disorder, but up to 65% of patients experi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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ECT anesthetic doses under the microscope: no new treatment, just observation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watched 60 adults getting electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression to see if their need for anesthesia changed over multiple sessions. Researchers measured the dose of anesthetic used each time and how it related to seizure quality and recovery. No new tre…
Sponsor: Izmir City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain zaps and scans aim to unlock catatonia in autism
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked for brain markers of catatonia (a condition causing movement and behavior problems) in people with autism. Researchers used MRI scans to target a brain area with magnetic stimulation and measured brain activity and symptoms. The goal was to see if overactive bra…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC