Impulse control disorder

This completed trial in Xishui, China, tested a community-based program for 3,571 adults aged 35 and older who were at high risk for COPD and had mental health symptoms. The program included lung function tests, digital mental health support, smoking cessation help, and health ed…

This study tested whether mailing a simple postcard to patients with heart devices (like pacemakers or defibrillators) that had lost remote monitoring connection could help them reconnect. Over 1,300 VA patients received either a tailored postcard with tips or no postcard. The go…

This study looked at whether extending the time gambling websites stop sending ads after a person voluntarily bans themselves helps them gamble less. Over 2,500 adults who self-excluded from online sports betting, poker, or horse racing were randomly assigned to either the standa…

This study looked at whether a clinic led by a heart failure nurse could help patients with heart failure get the right medications after getting an implantable defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The goal was to see if this approach improved heart fun…

This study tested whether a mobile game could help children aged 11-14 with chronic kidney failure better manage their condition. 68 children were split into two groups: one used the game, the other received standard education. Researchers measured changes in BMI, blood pressure,…

This completed study tested whether a Mediterranean diet could improve metabolic syndrome markers in 30 hospitalized adults with psychiatric conditions. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet or a standard hospital diet for 8 weeks, then switched. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether infusing mannitol, a sugar alcohol, can help diagnose polyuria-polydipsia syndrome—a condition of excessive thirst and urination. Researchers measured copeptin levels in 42 healthy adults and patients after mannitol or placebo infusion. The goal was to s…

This pilot study tested whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to usual care helps reduce irritability and suicidal thoughts in children aged 8 to 12 with anger and aggression issues. 46 children were assigned to either CBT plus usual care or usual care alone. The ther…

This study tested whether a 4-week program using active video games (exergames) on the Nintendo Switch could help adults with mental illness feel better and stay motivated. Twelve participants were split into two groups: one played exergames, the other continued their usual routi…

This study tested whether ear acupressure (using small pellets on the ear) combined with group counseling focused on positive psychology could reduce gambling severity and withdrawal symptoms. About 198 adults with gambling problems took part, along with 60 non-gamblers for compa…

This small study tested whether Epidiolex (a prescription CBD oil) can safely reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, hair-pulling, Tourette syndrome, and hoarding. Four adults took the drug for two weeks. The goal was to see if symptoms improved and if the drug was wel…

This study tested a short cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to reduce self-stigma in adults with gambling disorder. 26 participants were split into two groups: one received four sessions of CBT targeting self-stigma, while the other did not. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a biofeedback video game called Mightier can help children aged 8-12 with emotional dysregulation. 183 kids were randomly assigned to play the game at home or receive usual care for 6 months. Researchers tracked symptoms, parent stress, and healthcare co…

This pilot study tested whether clonidine, a drug used for high blood pressure, can reduce impulse control disorders (like gambling or overeating) in people with Parkinson's disease. 38 participants received either clonidine or a placebo for 8 weeks. The study measured changes in…

This completed study from Nantes University Hospital looked at 144 people to see if there is a link between materialism (how much someone values money and possessions) and problem gambling. Researchers compared a group of problem gamblers with a group of non-problem gamblers usin…

This study tested whether a 10-week recovery program, co-led by a peer with mental illness and a professional, is feasible for people with mental illness in Taiwan. Twenty participants completed the program, which focused on recovery concepts, strengths, and goal setting. Researc…

This study looked at how thinking skills and brain activity differ in people who self-harm compared to those who don't. Researchers interviewed 316 adults and gave them thinking tests, with some also having brain scans. The goal was to better understand self-harm to help create m…

This study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists (people with lived experience of mental illness) helped veterans leaving a psychiatric hospital connect to outpatient care and community life. Fifteen veterans took part to see if the program was f…

This study looked at how often insomnia occurs in people hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Researchers checked 427 patients at 11 hospitals in Switzerland and Germany. They also explored whether age, gender, or type of disorder made insomnia more likely.

This study tested whether mailing informational postcards to patients with heart devices (like pacemakers or defibrillators) who had lost remote monitoring connection would help them reconnect. Over 2,700 patients from VA hospitals took part. The goal was to see if a simple remin…

This study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that matter to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves activity engagement, recovery, and qua…

This study tested whether personalized online feedback can motivate young adults (ages 18-35) with gambling or trading problems to change their behavior and seek help. Over 1,100 participants in Spain were split into groups: some received feedback, others did not. Researchers the…

This study looked at how the brains of people with gambling disorder differ from those without it. Researchers tested memory, decision-making, and other thinking skills in 50 participants. The goal was to find brain weaknesses that could be improved with special training programs…

This completed study looked at 224 adults who already had at least one psychiatric condition to see how many also had undiagnosed ADHD. Researchers measured how often ADHD was missed and tracked quality of life in those diagnosed. The goal is to highlight the need for better dete…

This completed study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected online gambling in France and Sweden, using data from 120,000 gamblers. Researchers compared gambling behaviors before and during the pandemic, including money spent and types of games played. They also examined di…