Psychiatric disorder
MONDO:0002025A disorder characterized by behavioral and/or psychological abnormalities, often accompanied by physical symptoms. The symptoms may cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social and occupational areas of functioning. Representative examples include anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, mood disorders and schizophrenia.
Also known as: Psychiatric disease, Psychiatric disorder, disease of mental health, mental disorder, mental dysfunction, mental illness
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Could a vaccine stop Alzheimer's before it starts? new trial begins
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests an experimental vaccine called AV-1980R that targets tau protein, a key player in Alzheimer's disease. The study enrolls 48 cognitively healthy adults aged 65-80 who have biological signs of early Alzheimer's. Researchers will check if the vaccine is safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute for Molecular Medicine • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training tailored to deficits may curb relapse and crime
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether matching cognitive training to a person's specific thinking deficits can improve real-world outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders. Participants are assigned to one of two types of training—one targeting attention to context, t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mind Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for Alzheimer's psychosis: new drug aims to stop relapses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called KarXT to see if it can prevent the return of psychosis (like hallucinations or delusions) in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 410 participants aged 55-90 will receive either KarXT or a placebo for 38 weeks. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an app keep mental health patients exercising?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether digital follow-up through a patient portal and exercise app can help people with mental disorders stick to a 12-week high-intensity interval training program. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either digital follow-up or standard care, wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet the mind? a large trial takes on anxiety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an experimental oral medication called SEP-363856 (ulotaront) can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). About 384 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video call with a coach help inmates beat addiction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual session with a peer recovery coach can help incarcerated adults with substance use disorders connect to addiction treatment and recovery resources. About 550 participants in jail will either get the coaching or just standard information. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sound wave boost aging brains? a new trial tests 40 hz tones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether listening to a specific 40 Hz sound for one hour a day, five days a week over 12 weeks, can improve memory, brain activity, sleep, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Half of the participants will receive t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Head-Zapping device lift teen depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help teens (ages 12-18) with major depression when added to their usual medication. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for several weeks. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a natural compound slow Alzheimer's decline?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether huperzine A, given as a controlled-release tablet, can improve thinking and daily living skills in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia. Participants will receive either huperzine A, a placebo, or an existing Alzheimer's drug (donepezil)…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wanbangde Pharmaceutical Group Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Web-Based therapy ease common mental health struggles?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an internet-based form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can reduce symptoms of common mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions in adults seeking primary care. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps before therapy may help kick cocaine habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, given before cognitive-behavioral therapy, can help adults with cocaine use disorder quit. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham rTMS daily for 3 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of weekly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill calm brain inflammation and slow Alzheimer's?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called senicapoc in people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. The goal is to see if it can reduce brain inflammation and slow down memory loss. About 55 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, with r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone therapy: could an app help men with HIV kick stimulants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a mobile app called reSET can help men who have sex with men, are living with HIV, and have a stimulant use disorder reduce their drug use and keep their HIV under control. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, completing modules on topics like ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug ABBV-1758 enters early human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-1758 in about 210 people with Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given by IV or injection every 4 weeks for 24 weeks. Researchers are checking if it is safe and whether it can reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzhe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ALN-5288 in 50 adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to safely reduce tau protein levels in the brain. The main goal is to check safety and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could help treat anorexia in young adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, given with psychological support is safe and helps reduce symptoms of anorexia nervosa in young adults aged 16 to 35. Participants receive two doses of psilocybin (25 mg) four weeks apart, plus therapy before, during, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo pill aims to curb weight gain in teens on antipsychotics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination drug called OLZ/SAM (olanzapine plus samidorphan) causes less weight gain than olanzapine alone in teenagers with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. About 220 teens aged 10-17 will take either the combo or olanzapine for 52 weeks. The main…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New schizophrenia drug VV119 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called VV119 in healthy adults and people with schizophrenia. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. About 40 participants will take multiple doses to find the right amount for future studies.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vigonvita Life Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep drug curb alcohol cravings? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether suvorexant, a medicine used for sleep problems, can help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) by changing how the brain's dopamine system works. About 180 adults (ages 18-75) with AUD and healthy volunteers will take either suvorexant or a placebo daily…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could this drug slow Alzheimer's brain damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called MK-2214 in 340 people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if it can slow the buildup of a harmful protein called tau in the brain, which damages brain cells. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single daily pill help young minds? new trial tests lumateperone for three brain disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing the safety of a medication called lumateperone in children and teenagers who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder. Participants take the drug once daily for 26 weeks, and researchers monitor for side effects. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for long-term safety in teens with schizophrenia and kids with autism
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called KarXT in teenagers (13-17) with schizophrenia, and a combination of KarXT and KarX-EC in children (5-17) with irritability linked to autism. About 400 participants who completed earlier studies will take the drug for up…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric headset may help children with dyslexia read better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp during reading lessons can improve reading skills in children aged 7 to 17 with dyslexia or reading difficulties. Half the participants receive active stimulation, while the other half receive a sham (place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: General Neuro Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New multilingual program aims to help smokers quit during lung cancer screening
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CONNECT Multilingual, designed to help Spanish and Cantonese speakers quit smoking while they undergo lung cancer screening. About 439 current smokers aged 50-80 will receive personalized video doctor messages, text support, and help getting nico…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a joystick game curb teen substance use? new study tests it.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a computerized task where teens push or pull a joystick in response to images, aiming to change automatic habits around cannabis and alcohol. Fifty-two participants aged 13-17 who use both substances will be followed for three months. The goal is to see if this s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise boost reading recovery in stroke survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining aerobic exercise with a targeted reading therapy, called Phono-Motor Therapy, can improve reading skills in people who have reading difficulties after a stroke. Participants will receive both interventions, and researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could KarXT be the key to treating teen schizophrenia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug KarXT can safely and effectively treat schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 to 17. About 166 teens will receive either KarXT or a placebo, and researchers will track changes in symptoms like delusions and social withdrawal. The goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a structured care pathway ease teen depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an integrated care pathway (ICP) can help reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents aged 13 to 18 who seek help at community mental health agencies. Participants will receive either the ICP or treatment as usual, and researchers will track changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and patches aim to help HIV patients kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that sends personalized text messages and provides nicotine patches to help people with HIV in Cambodia stop smoking. Researchers will enroll 800 smokers and check if they quit after 6 months using self-reports and breath tests. The goal is to find a pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy infused directly into brain aims to halt rare dementia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a gene therapy called AVB-101 for people with frontotemporal dementia caused by GRN gene mutations. The therapy delivers a working copy of the GRN gene directly into the brain during a one-time procedure. The study will enroll 18 adults aged 30-75 to …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AviadoBio Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 5-Pill opioid prescription match a 30-Pill one after hip surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving far fewer opioid pills after hip arthroscopy, combined with gabapentin and extra-strength Tylenol, can control pain as well as the standard 30-pill opioid prescription. About 170 adults undergoing their first hip arthroscopy will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New schizophrenia drug shows promise in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called ML-007C-MA for adults with schizophrenia. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well over a full year. About 500 people who have recently been in a related study or are new to the trial will take the drug twice daily. Researchers will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MapLight Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study tests if flexible methadone pickups keep patients in treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether helping clinics offer more take-home doses of methadone (instead of daily visits) helps people stay in treatment for opioid use disorder. Researchers will work with 36 clinics and about 318 patients to see if this approach reduces emergency visits and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can switching meds or using E-Cigs help smokers quit for good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether changing treatment can help smokers who relapse early after trying to quit. 544 participants who want to quit smoking will receive free nicotine patches, lozenges, varenicline, or e-cigarettes for 12 weeks. All visits are remote, and the study lasts 6 mon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Alzheimer's brain fog
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two drugs, KarXT and KarX-EC, can improve cognitive impairment in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 586 participants will receive either the drug combo or a placebo. The trial measures changes in thinking, daily func…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet the mind? a large trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental oral medication called SEP-363856 (ulotaront) can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants will receive one of two fixed doses of the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Alzheimer's in down syndrome: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mivelsiran in 58 adults with Down syndrome who have early-stage Alzheimer's. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo via injection into the spine every few months for two years. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce brain changes linke…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings and save livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug approved for weight management, can help people with alcohol use disorder and related liver disease drink less and improve liver health. 120 adults will receive weekly injections of tirzepatide or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nasal spray break through tough depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether esketamine nasal spray, when added to a person's usual antidepressant, can help adults with major depression who haven't improved after trying two or more medications. Participants will receive supervised esketamine treatments over several weeks and …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Alzheimer's proteins in Early-Onset patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called ALN-APP (mivelsiran) in 60 adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it safely lowers certain proteins linked to Alzheimer's in the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can morning light and melatonin double the power of antidepressants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding two 'chronotherapeutics'—bright light therapy in the morning and a slow-release melatonin pill at night—to standard antidepressants can better ease depression in adults who also have insomnia. About 184 people with major depression and sleep proble…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Obstacle course or task training: which helps kids with DCD most?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares obstacle course training and neuromotor task training in 28 children aged 7-10 with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Both programs run twice a week for 9 weeks and aim to improve motor planning and functional mobility. Researchers will measure skills…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise to curb alcohol cravings in veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, can help veterans with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 622 veterans will get either the drug or a placebo shot for 28 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely reduces heavy drinking and improves health.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New seizure therapy aims to curb suicidal thoughts with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new, lower-energy seizure therapy (LAP-ST) to standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for quickly reducing suicidal thoughts in people with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. The goal is to see if the gentler approach works just as w…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could help curb alcohol cravings, new trial hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy can change brain activity and reduce drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. Two hundred participants will receive either psilocybin or a placebo, plus supp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fighting HIV stigma with job skills and peer support — a bold experiment in zambia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a program called Kupambana for young people with HIV in Zambia. It combines weekly peer-led support groups to reduce stigma with a voucher for vocational training and a financial literacy session. Researchers want to see if this approach can improve mental health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double brain zapping: could two stimulation methods beat depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two types of stimulation—one that targets a nerve in the ear (or a surgically implanted neck device) and another that uses magnetic pulses on the scalp—can better relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. Participants attend six treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can training the brain to think about words boost recovery from stroke-related aphasia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding metacognitive training—exercises that help people think about their own thinking—to standard word-finding rehabilitation can improve language skills in people with chronic aphasia after a stroke. The study involves 18 participants who will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans offered cash rewards to quit smoking before surgery in new mobile app trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile app and financial rewards to help veterans quit smoking before major elective surgery. Smoking increases the risk of complications after surgery, but quitting can be hard. The program uses a carbon monoxide monitor and app to verify abstinence, with ince…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help fight opioid addiction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder stay in treatment and use fewer opioids when added to their regular buprenorphine medication. About 310 adults who recently started buprenor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: T. John Winhusen, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo rewire the PTSD brain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether combining two medications—reboxetine and methylphenidate—can reduce PTSD symptoms by improving attention and emotional regulation. Adults with PTSD will receive either the drug combination or a placebo for about a month, and researchers will measur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Haifa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can breathing exercises help veterans heal from trauma and addiction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) — a technique that uses guided breathing to improve the body's stress response — can help veterans with both PTSD and substance use disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either HRVB or presen…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Coatesville VA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common ADHD drug tame attention issues in rare KBG syndrome?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether methylphenidate, a standard ADHD medication, can reduce attention and hyperactivity problems in children and adolescents with KBG syndrome, a rare genetic condition often accompanied by ADHD-like symptoms. Participants receive alternating blocks of the dr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could intense workouts reverse cognitive decline in older HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 16 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve blood vessel function and thinking skills in adults aged 50 and older living with HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to either HIIT or continuous moderate exercise. The study also explor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost heart health in psychosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called LAGOM designed to improve heart health and quality of life for people with psychotic disorders. 644 adults from six clinics in Gothenburg will either receive the LAGOM program or standard care. The program includes regular check-ups, motivational…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parkinson's drug patch could curb cocaine cravings
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a rotigotine skin patch (Neupro), already approved for Parkinson's disease, can help people with cocaine use disorder cut back on cocaine use when combined with behavioral therapy. Forty adults aged 25 to 70 with moderate to severe cocaine use disorder wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash for quitting: Family-Based incentives aim to help alaska natives kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether offering financial rewards to Alaska Native adults and their family members helps them quit smoking. About 1,312 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the family-based incentive program or standard support. Success is measured by a saliva test…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily pill slow Alzheimer's? new trial tests SAR448851
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether an oral drug called SAR448851 can slow the progression of early Alzheimer's disease. It includes people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's, who have brain amyloid plaques. Participants receive either the drug or a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a psychedelic trip plus a gentle ear zap lift depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, taken with psychological support, can ease symptoms of major depression. It also explores whether adding a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the ear—called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation—can boost or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Charles Raison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy stop insulin resistance in HIV patients? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based depression treatment called cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT-D) can prevent insulin resistance from getting worse in adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have depression. Researchers will compare the online therapy pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new pill tame adult ADHD symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental tablet called ALKS 7290 can reduce ADHD symptoms in adults. About 312 adults with ADHD will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptom scores and watch for side effects to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light and magnets: a new weapon against Alzheimer's?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a wearable device called RGn600 can slow cognitive decline in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. The device, worn as a helmet and abdominal belt, delivers red-to-near-infrared light and static magnetic fields, aiming to reduce inflammation …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: REGEnLIFE SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training targets impulse control to fight OCD and related disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computerized training program designed to improve response inhibition — the ability to stop an automatic action — can reduce symptoms in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), or skin-picking disorder. Participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests simple ways to keep new moms in recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at two strategies to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One strategy screens for social needs like housing or childcare and connects patients to support. The other offers rewards for recovery-supportive behavi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gum infection drug slow Alzheimer's? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called LHP588 in 300 people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's who also have a gum infection from P. gingivalis bacteria. The drug aims to target that bacteria to slow down memory and thinking decline. Participants take a daily capsule for up to 48 weeks, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jail study tests monthly shot to keep opioid treatment on track after release
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting a monthly extended-release buprenorphine injection (Sublocade) in jail helps people with opioid use disorder stay on treatment after release. Two hundred men entering jail with a daily buprenorphine prescription will be randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost antidepressants for weight and mood?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the diabetes drug metformin to standard antidepressants helps people with both depression and obesity lose weight and feel better. Researchers will also check if certain gene variants affect how well the combination works. The trial involves 200 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker trial aims to tame Parkinson's symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia who receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS uses a device implanted in the chest to send electrical pulses to brain areas controlling movement. Researchers will track symptom severity, medicat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness curb relapse and burnout in peer recovery coaches?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an 8-week virtual mindfulness program can help substance use peer workers reduce their own relapse risk and burnout. Peer workers—people in recovery who support others with substance use issues—often face high stress. The study compares the mindfulness pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help heavy drinkers cut back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental medicine called brenipatide to see if it helps adults with alcohol use disorder drink less and reduce cravings. About 1,100 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo by injection for nearly a year. The goal is to find a safe, effectiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could lifestyle changes protect hearts in PTSD?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-session healthy lifestyle program—focusing on physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and stress management—can lower cardiovascular risk in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants are adults with PTSD symptoms who are also overwe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to improve schizophrenia treatment and reduce relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding brenipatide to standard schizophrenia medication is safe and effective. About 450 adults with schizophrenia will receive either brenipatide or a placebo for up to 12 months. The study looks at weight changes, cognitive function, and time to relapse…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a probiotic or a gentle ear stimulator sharpen thinking in HIV and alcohol use?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two approaches to improve thinking and reduce inflammation in people with HIV who drink alcohol. One approach uses a probiotic supplement to restore healthy gut bacteria. The other uses a mild electrical device worn on the ear to stimulate a nerve linked to infla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to slow Alzheimer's in chinese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests donanemab, an experimental drug, against a placebo in 140 Chinese adults who show early signs of Alzheimer's risk. Participants receive the drug intravenously every few weeks for up to 3 years. The goal is to see if donanemab can delay memory loss and help mainta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot aims to keep depression away longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new drug called brenipatide to standard depression treatment can delay the return of major depressive symptoms. About 1000 adults with major depression who are already on stable medication will receive either brenipatide or a placebo as a shot, p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a new drug slow lewy body dementia? phase 2 trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether donanemab, an antibody given by IV, can slow worsening of thinking and daily function in people with early cognitive decline and Lewy body dementia. The study enrolls 350 participants who also have signs of two brain proteins (amyloid and alpha-sy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new antibody slow Alzheimer's? large trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests trontinemab, an antibody given by IV, in 800 people with early Alzheimer's (mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia). Half get the drug, half get a placebo, for 72 weeks. The goal is to see if it slows decline in memory, thinking, and daily activities.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to curb alcohol cravings in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether brenipatide can help adults with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder drink less and feel less urge to drink. About 1,100 motivated participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 56 weeks. The main goal is to see changes in drinking…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Citrus flavonoid hesperidin put to the test as a brain booster for overweight adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a natural compound from citrus fruits, hesperidin, can improve cognitive function in overweight and obese adults aged 55 to 75. Participants take either a placebo, a low dose, or a high dose of hesperidin daily for 10 weeks. The study measures changes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Min Hou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Hope for early Alzheimer's: large trial of trontinemab begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether trontinemab can slow down Alzheimer's in people with early symptoms like mild memory problems. About 800 volunteers will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV for 72 weeks. The study measures changes in thinking, daily function, and safety.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Parent-Targeted program ease Kids' behavior problems when depression is in the picture?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two parenting programs for caregivers who have depression and are seeking help for their child's emotional or behavioral difficulties. The experimental program, ADAPT, is designed to address the unique emotional needs of depressed parents, while the control is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot aims to keep bipolar symptoms at bay longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug brenipatide to standard treatment can delay the return of bipolar symptoms compared to a placebo. About 400 adults with bipolar I or II will self-inject the study drug or placebo for at least 6 months. The main goal is to see how long it t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot could boost opioid recovery, early trial hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding brenipatide to standard buprenorphine treatment helps people with opioid use disorder stay off opioids longer. About 465 participants will receive either brenipatide or a placebo injection alongside their usual medication. The study measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A 3-Session parenting fix for child behavior problems?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a brief, individually tailored parent training program—just three sessions with optional boosters—can reduce behavioral difficulties in children aged 2 to 12, compared to usual care. Parents of children referred to mental health centers are randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Accare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of ayahuasca quiet seizures that Aren't epileptic?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether a single oral dose of ayahuasca can reduce the frequency of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) in adults aged 18 to 60. Participants must have PNES confirmed by video-EEG and will taper off psychiatric medications before the dose. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could reconnecting with the land help heal substance misuse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Returning to the Land, designed for young Native American caregivers (ages 14-19) who have a child aged 1-5. The program uses time in a biodiverse outdoor setting to address caregiver substance use and support children's emotional and behavioral …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can yoga plus a gentle brain zap sharpen the mind in psychosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining yoga with a mild electrical brain stimulation technique, called tDCS, can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active tDCS during yoga or a sham (inactive) version, and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an epilepsy drug quiet the overactive brain region behind psychosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single dose of levetiracetam, a drug used for epilepsy, can reduce overactivity in the hippocampus — a brain area linked to thinking and memory problems in psychosis. People aged 18–40 who are at risk of psychosis will take either the drug or a placebo …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps vs. brain zaps: which one helps veterans kick the habit?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of non-invasive brain stimulation (rTMS) to help veterans stop smoking. About 56 veterans who smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day will receive either standard or precision-guided rTMS over three weeks. Researchers will measure how much smoking decreases …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo help teens with severe mental illness?
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers continued treatment with OLZ/SAM, a combination of olanzapine and samidorphan, to adolescents with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder who have already completed a year-long study of the drug. The goal is to provide ongoing access to the medica…
Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Therapy may let kids with OCD ditch meds for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) safely stop their medication without symptoms returning. Participants first receive CBT for 12 to 18 weeks, then continue with maintenance sessi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain implants read and treat bipolar depression without triggering mania?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can safely treat severe, treatment-resistant bipolar depression. The approach uses a brain implant that delivers stimulation and simultaneously monitors brain signals linked to depression and mania. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain stimulation plus exercise may lift depression and boost walking after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with aerobic exercise can treat depression and improve walking in people who have had a stroke. Participants will receive either real or sham rTMS along with exercise sessions over 12 we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training and exercise from home: a new hope for early schizophrenia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining aerobic exercise with computerized cognitive training, both delivered via telehealth, can improve thinking and motivation in people who have recently experienced a first episode of schizophrenia. About 100 participants will receive cognitive tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 10-Hour eating window stabilize mood in bipolar disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two different eating plans—time-restricted eating (eating within a 10-hour window each day) and a Mediterranean diet—can help people with bipolar disorder. Participants will track their eating, sleep, and mood for two weeks, then follow one of the diets f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common heart pill curb alcohol cravings?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spironolactone, a drug currently used for high blood pressure and heart failure, can be safely used in people with alcohol use disorder. Twenty participants will each stay at a clinic four times, taking either the drug or a placebo for five da…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Alcohol-Related liver disease: drug trial targets inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, GSK4532990, in about 393 adults with liver inflammation from alcohol use. The goal is to see if it safely reduces liver stiffness and improves liver function over 52 weeks. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes risk from statins in schizophrenia: could metformin be the answer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can prevent blood sugar increases caused by statins in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will give 400 patients either metformin or a placebo alongside atorvastatin for six months. The goal is to see if metformin helps kee…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Central South University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart brain implant outsmart depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach to brain stimulation for people with major depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. A device implanted in the brain measures each person's unique depression-related brain activity and delivers small electrical impulses to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Andrew Krystal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nurses take the lead: could nurse-led methadone dosing keep more people in treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach where nurses, rather than doctors, adjust methadone doses for people starting treatment for opioid addiction. The goal is to see if this makes it easier for patients to stay in care for at least three months. The trial will enroll 182 adults in Fre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your genes help you quit smoking? new study tests personalized approach
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving smokers a personalized quit plan based on their genes, health history, and biomarkers helps more people stop smoking than standard advice. About 850 smokers and their doctors from primary care clinics will take part. The goal is to see if tailored …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI matchmaker for mental health: which digital therapy works best for you?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether machine learning can help choose the most effective digital mental health program for each person with anxiety or depression. About 1,800 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three online therapy programs, and the study will use the results to build…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Weight-Loss drugs outperform diet and exercise for heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two weight-loss strategies: GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) versus a structured diet and exercise program. Adults with a BMI of 27.5 or higher are followed for three months to see which approach better improves heart and metabolic markers, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Texas Tech University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sound wave calm addiction? ultrasound targets the Brain's craving center
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single session of low-intensity focused ultrasound aimed at a brain region linked to reward and craving can safely reduce substance cravings and prevent relapse in people with severe opioid or amphetamine use disorder. Sixty participants will receive th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain pacemaker tame Treatment-Resistant depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a next-generation deep brain stimulation (DBS) system can reduce symptoms in people with major depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The device uses directional current steering to precisely target brain networks thought to be i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cash rewards and a breathalyzer app help people stay sober?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called TRIS, paired with a Bluetooth breathalyzer and small daily cash rewards for verified abstinence, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. Participants submit three breath samples each day; those who are sober earn ince…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A scan that sees Alzheimer's tangles? trial puts tau tracer to the test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single injection of [18F]-APN-1607, a radioactive tracer that binds to tau protein, can produce PET images that match the actual tau buildup found in the brain after death. It includes healthy volunteers and people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzh…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: JYAMS PET Research & Development Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer light up Alzheimer's plaques in the living brain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is evaluating whether an experimental PET imaging agent, [18F]Fluorbetazine, can accurately detect amyloid-beta plaques in the brain—a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The study will include about 400 adults aged 40 and older with normal cognitive function, m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: HTA Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a soap Opera–Style parenting program curb teen depression and suicide?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an online parenting program, eHealth Familias Unidas, can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior in Hispanic adolescents aged 12 to 16. The program involves 13 online sessions that aim to strengthen family communication and protecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking it out in the ICU may stop PTSD after heart surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple talking therapy for heart surgery patients while they are still in the ICU. The therapy uses a visitor book with photos and family messages to help patients process stressful memories. Researchers hope this can prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hearing aid be a shield against dementia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using hearing aids and related support can help slow memory decline in adults aged 55-75 who have mild to moderate hearing loss and early signs of memory problems. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a hearing intervention or a health edu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'practice coaching' program can help opioid treatment clinics offer more HIV and hepatitis C testing to their patients. Clinics are randomly assigned to receive either coaching focused on HIV testing, coaching that adds hepatitis C testing, or just info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New virtual program aims to prevent postpartum depression in LGBTQ+ parents
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test a 10-session virtual group program called Parents and Babies, designed to prevent postpartum depression in LGBTQ+ parents. The program teaches coping skills based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. Researchers will enroll 16 LGBTQ+ individuals who are pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app soothe pain and shield new mothers from depression?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a self-guided mindfulness app can help reduce pain after a cesarean delivery and prevent postpartum depression. The study enrolls women aged 18-45 who are scheduled for a planned C-section, have a history of depression, and show mild depressive symptoms. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a child's doctor visit spark a parent's quit-smoking journey?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether proactively connecting household smokers to quit-smoking resources through a child's pediatric care visit increases their use of evidence-based treatments and quit rates. Adult household members who smoke are offered options like nicotine replacement, var…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to stop Alzheimer's before it starts in gene carriers
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug HT-4253 can lower Alzheimer's risk in people aged 50-75 who carry the APOE4 gene and have high levels of amyloid in their blood. The 112 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Halia Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One session, lasting change? a new approach to eating disorder prevention
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single online session can help prevent eating disorders in young adults at risk. Participants will complete a screening survey and then receive a brief intervention that teaches about habits and how to change them. The study aims to see if this approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app stop family violence? new study recruits 1,270 families to find out.
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital tool called the Family Check-Up Online, designed to prevent family violence and improve child mental health. About 1,270 families with children aged 11-14 will use the program, with some getting extra coach support. Researchers will measure changes in p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oregon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop rare genetic disease before it strikes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether acoramidis can prevent or delay transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in 587 adults who carry a faulty gene but have no symptoms yet. ATTR causes sticky plaques to build up in the heart and nerves, leading to heart failure and nerve damage. Acoramidis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Museums as medicine? a trial tests social prescribing for autism
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether visiting a museum can support the social and emotional well-being of autistic adults. Researchers plan to enroll 90 autistic adults aged 18 to 50 with average intellectual ability. Participants choose one of three options: a solo museum visit, five gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to break the link between childhood trauma and suicide
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 12-week therapy called Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy (ISTT) in 20 adults with a history of childhood trauma and current suicidal thoughts. The therapy combines coping skills training with trauma-focused treatment to address both suicide risk and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost daily functioning for veterans in opioid recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a smartphone app called ACT to RECOVER, designed to help veterans receiving medication for opioid use disorder improve their daily functioning and quality of life. The app is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a well-supported a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common mineral ease teen depression? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial will test whether adding selenium supplements to standard antidepressant medication (fluoxetine) can improve depression symptoms in 172 children and adolescents aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. Participants will receive either selenium or a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain training tame emotional storms in BPD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether real-time brain training (amygdala neurofeedback) can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) feel less intense negative emotions. Participants will either receive real feedback from their own brain activity or a fake (sham) signal while vi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 5-Minute chat with the school nurse ease childhood anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Grow with Grit, where school nurses screen children aged 8-12 in rural Montana for anxiety using a standard questionnaire. Children who show signs of anxiety receive a brief, 3-5 minute coping-skills session during a regular nurse visit, along wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet calm bipolar symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) can improve brain energy and reduce psychiatric symptoms in people with early bipolar disorder. Fifty participants will follow either the ketogenic diet or standard dietary guidelines for 12 weeks. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic Mushroom-Derived drug enters final trial for depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether CYB003, a psilocin analog (related to the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), can safely reduce depression symptoms in 330 adults with major depressive disorder. Participants receive either one of two doses of CYB003 or a placebo, along with ps…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cybin IRL Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Web-Based therapy ease everyday mental distress?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress in adults with mild mental health issues who visit primary care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the online CBT program, which i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet lift bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a strict high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can help ease depression in people with bipolar disorder. Thirty adults aged 18 to 50 with bipolar I or II will follow the diet for 8 weeks while researchers track mood changes and heart health. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression drug SPT-300 enters Mid-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SPT-300 in 360 adults with major depressive disorder, with or without anxiety. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks to see if it reduces depression symptoms. The goal is to find a safe and effective new treatment op…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seaport Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug ease rett syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fenfluramine (Fintepla) can reduce behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with Rett syndrome. About 200 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks. The study measures changes in behavior, sleep, and overall condition …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality and games tested as a new tool to fight alcohol cravings
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether engaging in enjoyable activities and virtual reality can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. About 44 adults will attend up to 10 visits, comparing active sessions (games, VR, crafts) with passive sessions (watc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill may ease anxiety when current meds fall short
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ITI-1284 for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) whose current treatment isn't working well enough. About 705 adults will receive either ITI-1284 or a placebo added to their usual therapy. The goal is to see if the drug safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cheap hearing aids help those with memory problems?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether over-the-counter hearing aids can improve communication for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate hearing loss. Fifty participants and their communication partners will be randomly assigned to try hearing aids first or receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire empower dementia caregivers after hospital stays?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an adapted questionnaire, called the Care Partner Hospital Assessment Tool (CHAT-AD), can help care partners of hospitalized people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias feel more prepared to provide care after discharge. Participants are unpaid f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis tested as a new tool to sharpen focus in brain injury and MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether hypnosis can help people with stroke, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis improve their attention and reduce fatigue. About 48 participants will receive hypnosis sessions alongside standard care, while researchers monitor brain activity with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could piano practice sharpen the brains of children with FASD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether daily music training—either piano practice or listening to music—can improve behavior and thinking in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Each child will do both activities for 12 weeks each, in a random order, with tests before and afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mind Research Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app lift depression? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test whether a mobile phone app can help reduce depression symptoms in African American adults. Eight participants will attend six weekly 90-minute classes through the app and complete surveys over four months. The goal is to see if this approach is effectiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual meadow or a Mind's eye stream calm hospital anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests two ways to bring nature to older adults stuck in the hospital for weeks: watching 360-degree nature videos through a virtual reality headset, or listening to audio guides that prompt them to imagine the same scenes. Both approaches use identical nature themes—me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease bipolar depression – trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called icalcaprant for treating depression in people with bipolar I or II disorder. About 195 adults will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in depression symptoms and watch for side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable light device lift the fog of postpartum depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether wearing a bright light device for 60 minutes each morning for five weeks can help new mothers with postpartum depression. It focuses on whether the treatment is practical and acceptable to participants, and how it might be implemented in real-world set…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle massage and calming sounds: a new bedtime ritual for autistic kids?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a bedtime routine called 'The Power Down' for autistic children aged 6 to 10 who have trouble settling down to sleep. The routine uses gentle massage and calming sounds to help children relax before bed. Caregivers will lead the routine each night for two w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new approach to dementia care: families team up on medications
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a short virtual program designed to help older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers work together on medication management. The program includes education about dementia, discussions about beliefs around independence and help, and creating…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do weighted blankets unlock better sleep for kids with ADHD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a weighted blanket at night and during the day can improve sleep in children aged 5-12 with ADHD who still have sleep problems despite standard care. Half the children will receive a weighted blanket, while the other half gets a non-weighted sham bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a headcap at home beat the blues? new trial tests brain zaps for depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a noninvasive, at-home brain stimulation device (tDCS) can safely ease symptoms of major depression. Two hundred adults with depression will use the device themselves at home for 10 weeks, with video check-ins. The goal is to see if this approach reduces depre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sooma Medical Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could lift Veterans' depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help veterans with depression that hasn't improved with at least two other treatments. 240 veterans will receive either psilocybin or a placebo in a controlled setting. The goal is to see if it red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sleep drug could help those battling opioid addiction
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether suvorexant, a sleep medication, can help people with opioid use disorder fall asleep and stay asleep. About 300 participants will receive either suvorexant or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug improves total sleep time and is safe to use.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New computer therapy could ease social anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a computer-based therapy for adults with social anxiety disorder. Researchers want to see if it reduces anxiety and improves quality of life. About 80 people aged 18 to 60 with social anxiety will participate. The therapy is designed to be a new, accessible treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can computer games clear the fog? new study tests brain training for ME/CFS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two brain-training programs for adults with ME/CFS who experience brain fog. Both programs include computer games and a mild nerve stimulation device, but one focuses on processing speed and daily tasks while the other emphasizes relaxation and healthy habits.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Facing the fear: could desensitization training unlock job interview success for people who stutter?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a structured, 8-session program designed to help adults who stutter feel less anxious and more confident in job interviews. The program uses techniques like cognitive restructuring, voluntary stuttering, and simulated interviews to gradually reduce fear of negati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DİLARA BASER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weighted blankets put to the test for ADHD Kids' sleepless nights
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a store-bought weighted blanket can help children aged 5-12 with ADHD who have trouble sleeping. 100 kids will use the blanket every night for 4 weeks, and researchers will track their sleep with a wrist monitor. The goal is to see if the blanket incre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to soothe Alzheimer's agitation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, EXV-802 and EXV-801, to see if they can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's dementia. About 300 participants aged 55-90 with moderate to severe agitation will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 6 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Exciva GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 'Love Hormone' nasal spray curb binge eating?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin (a natural hormone) can help adults with binge-eating disorder eat less often in binges. About 60 adults will receive either the oxytocin spray or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will track changes in binge frequency a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 5-Day TMS treatment could rapidly ease PTSD symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unlike standard TMS, which takes 6-7 weeks, this accelerated version delivers 10 sessions per day for 5 days. Researchers will enroll 40 adults with PTSD to see if ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets inherited trauma
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in adults whose parents survived genocide. One hundred participants will receive a single 25mg dose under supervision, followed by …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rachel Yehuda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple beat help Alzheimer's patients walk better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether rhythmic auditory stimulation (like a metronome beat) can improve walking and brain function in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Participants will walk while listening to rhythmic sounds, and researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound may quiet the depressed Brain's endless Self-Criticism
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can reduce rumination—repetitive negative self-focused thinking—in people with major depressive disorder. Researchers will use brain scans to see how psilocybin changes activity i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sharmin Ghaznavi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to tackle perinatal depression with coordinated care
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis large study tests a collaborative care model (COMPASS+) that adds a mental health care manager to regular obstetric care for pregnant and postpartum people. The care manager offers short-term therapy, tracks symptoms, and works with doctors and a psychiatrist to create perso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stoma education boosts confidence and body image in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether teaching people with a colostomy or ileostomy how to care for their stoma helps them adjust better, feel better about their body, and manage their daily life. About 100 adults who had planned stoma surgery will take part. The goal is to see if educatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Munzur University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taming the fear: can a new therapy quiet the worry of advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a structured talk therapy called ConquerFear can help people with advanced cancer manage their fear of the disease progressing. It compares ConquerFear to a supportive-expressive approach, which focuses on emotional expression and support. The study invol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Eye-Tracking and music make talk therapy work better for anxious kids?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a computer task called gaze-contingent music reward therapy (GCMRT) to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps reduce anxiety in children aged 8 to 17. In GCMRT, children look at faces on a screen while pleasant music plays or stops depen…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could calm agitation in Alzheimer's patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral medication (BMS-986368) to reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 120 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug safely decreases agitated behaviors, such as pac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear acupressure may ease surgery stress for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple, non-needle ear acupressure technique can lower anxiety and pain in women having breast surgery after a first breast cancer diagnosis. About 66 women will either get standard care or standard care plus ear acupressure. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle hand: could better nursing support calm the fear of prostate biopsy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured nursing program—including patient education, emotional support, and clear communication—can help men feel more resilient and less anxious when undergoing a transrectal prostate biopsy. Around 120 men scheduled for the procedure will receive t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Mostar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves aim to ease stuttering in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a gentle sound wave technique, can safely improve speech fluency in people who stutter. Twenty adults who stutter will receive LIFU or a sham treatment, and researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy help depressed moms in head start? large trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests Mom-Net, an online cognitive behavioral therapy program with coaching, for low-income mothers with depression whose children are in Head Start. About 960 mothers will be assigned to Mom-Net or usual care, with coaching provided by Head Start staff. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oregon Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to ease tough feeding choices for dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a culturally adapted decision aid for Chinese American family caregivers of people with moderate to advanced dementia who face feeding difficulties. The tool, called CMCFODA, provides information on tube feeding versus hand feeding and includes personalized coach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yaolin Pei • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy could help cancer survivors beat depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with talk therapy can safely help cancer survivors with depression or anxiety. Twenty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have no brain involvement will receive a single dose of psil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Ketamine-Like drug ease OCD? new trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called RR-HNK (related to ketamine) to see if it safely reduces obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. About 45 adults with OCD who haven't improved with standard treatments will receive two doses of the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to me…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carolyn Rodriguez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a psychedelic compound ease suicidal thoughts in bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether two doses of psilocybin (25 mg each, given 4 weeks apart) combined with psychotherapy are safe and acceptable for people with bipolar II disorder who are experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts. The study enrolls 10 adults aged 25…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression drug DT-101 enters Mid-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether DT-101 can ease depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder who are already on antidepressant medication. About 118 participants will receive either DT-101 or a placebo, and researchers will track changes in depression scores over…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Draig Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily microdose of psilocybin calm chronic anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a low-dose psilocybin oral solution can safely ease symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Adults aged 18-60 with a GAD diagnosis and moderate-to-severe anxiety will first receive open-label psilocybin for four weeks, then those who respon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Claudio N Soares • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single injection calm infants waking from anesthesia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single dose of clonidine, given during surgery, can reduce emergence agitation—crying, thrashing, and confusion—when infants wake from anesthesia. The study includes infants aged 3 to 12 months undergoing general anesthesia with sevoflurane. Half receiv…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Under-the-Tongue pill aims to help men last longer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called KH-001, taken as a fast-dissolving tablet under the tongue 15 minutes before sex, to see if it helps men with lifelong premature ejaculation last longer. About 40 men in stable relationships will try the drug or a placebo for 4 weeks each, with …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kadence Bio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle Head-Zap calm the fear of mealtimes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether a non-invasive device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the head can help reduce anxiety before meals in adults hospitalized for eating disorders. Participants will use the Alpha-Stim AID device for 20-minute sessions before breakfast, lunch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rogers Behavioral Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo ease Alzheimer's agitation? large trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, KarXT and KarX-EC, can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 352 adults will receive either the drug combo or a placebo for 14 weeks. The main goal is to see if agitation symptoms improve, as…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for BPD depression: new hope or hype?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a quick, non-invasive brain stimulation method called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) to see if it can improve mood in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who are also experiencing a major depressive episode. About 45 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease depression and pain together?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve symptoms of major depression and chronic pain at the same time. Fifty-four adults with moderate depression and pain will receive 30 sessions of active rTMS over several weeks. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a dissolving film calm agitated teens? new trial begins
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests BXCL501, a dissolving film placed under the tongue, to quickly reduce agitation in children and teens aged 10-17 with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. About 140 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures changes in ag…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR goggles and gentle brain zaps aim to ease war PTSD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with a mild brain stimulation technique can help veterans and civilians in Ukraine cope with PTSD. Participants attend 10 therapy sessions using VR goggles to safely face traumatic memories, with some also receiving a gen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Malek Bajbouj • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cartoons vs. stress balls: which distraction calms kids during allergy tests?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether watching cartoons or squeezing a stress ball can reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 4-10 during allergy skin testing. Ninety children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: cartoon-watching, stress ball use, or routine care. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could sharing lived experiences ease the burden of dementia care?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing an online platform called LEND that shares personal stories from people with dementia and their carers. The goal is to see if these relatable narratives can boost wellbeing, confidence, and quality of life for both groups. The trial involves i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill calm a schizophrenia Flare-Up? a trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called LTX-001 in adults with schizophrenia who are experiencing a sudden worsening of symptoms. Participants stay in a research unit for about five weeks and receive either LTX-001 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Leal Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CBD calm social anxiety? MIT study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of the drug Epidiolex (cannabidiol, or CBD) can reduce feelings of anxiety, physical stress signs, and brain activity linked to anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder. About 50 adults aged 18-55 with significant social anxiety will t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding NBI-1065845 to standard antidepressants can better ease depression symptoms in 200 adults who haven't fully responded to current treatments. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks, and doctors measure changes in mood and daily …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps may sharpen memory in early schizophrenia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can improve working memory in people with early-stage schizophrenia. Researchers will use magnetic pulses and EEG to measure brain activity before and after stimulation. The goal is to see if iTBS can …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fabio Ferrarelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New narcolepsy pill mimics Brain's Wake-Up signal in major trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called cleminorexton in 222 adults with narcolepsy type 1 or 2. The drug mimics a natural brain protein that helps keep people awake. The goal is to see if it safely reduces daytime sleepiness and improves daily functioning. Participants must…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App-Based therapy aims to slow down paranoia in psychosis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests SloMo, a digital therapy that helps people with psychosis who fear harm from others. It combines face-to-face sessions with a mobile app to help users notice worries and slow down fast thinking. 150 participants across three NHS trusts will try the therapy, with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New teletherapy aims to help anorexia patients find joy beyond food
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote behavioral therapy called PAT-AN for adults recovering from anorexia. The therapy focuses on enhancing the brain's reward response to non-food experiences, like hobbies or socializing, to reduce reliance on weight-loss behaviors. Participants will receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can retraining word meanings restore lost speech?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specialized speech therapy that focuses on word meanings can help people with mild-to-moderate semantic aphasia—a condition where brain damage impairs understanding and use of words. Participants first undergo a control period of standard language exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A headset for depression in pregnancy — science tests a Drug-Free option
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a non-invasive brain-stimulation device called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce symptoms of moderate-to-severe depression in pregnant people. Participants use the device at home for 15 sessions over three weeks, while a comparison…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Psychedelic-Like pill beat depression? phase 3 trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study is testing an oral drug called DT120 (related to LSD) against a placebo in 165 adults with major depressive disorder. Participants will take the drug or placebo for 12 weeks, followed by a 40-week period where everyone can receive DT120. The main goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block cut opioid use after gallbladder surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block, using the anesthetic bupivacaine, can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults with a healthy weight and low surgical risk will receive either the nerve block or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD put to the test: could it curb cravings and calm nerves in smokers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study at Johns Hopkins is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce stress and nicotine withdrawal symptoms in people who smoke. Ninety healthy smokers will receive CBD and then be exposed to stress while researchers measure their mood, heart rate, and stress …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression drug shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection of apimostinel, a fast-acting antidepressant, in 150 adults with major depression. Half also receive digital cognitive training sessions to see if it extends the drug's effects. The trial is placebo-controlled and double-blind, meaning neither …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rebecca Price • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app teach the brain to read social cues?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called AffectUs can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder better recognize emotions and interpret social situations. Participants use the app for 10 weeks, five times a week, while continuing their usual treatment. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a computer program lift veterans out of depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether Deprexis, a self-guided online program, can reduce depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning in veterans with mild to moderate depression. Participants will use the 12-module program over 8 weeks, and their progress will be compared to those recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushrooms tested for depression in veterans with spinal injuries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) is safe and tolerable for veterans with spinal cord injury who also have depression. Thirty participants will receive low, medium, or high doses and be monitored for side effects like pain, muscle spas…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online course ease fatigue in autoimmune disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online wellness course that teaches diet, exercise, stress reduction, and self-care to people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and similar conditions. Researchers want to see if the program reduces fatigue and improves quality of life. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses to the brain ease borderline personality disorder?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Up to 30 adults with BPD will receive either real or sham TMS over several weeks. Researchers will trac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI coach autistic individuals in social skills?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether AI-powered modules, accessed through a phone or computer app, can help autistic individuals improve social communication. Participants practice skills like empathy, asking questions, and listening, receiving feedback via voice recognition. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear-Zapping device may ease pain and opioid withdrawal
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable device worn on the ear that stimulates nearby nerves to change brain signals. The goal is to see if it can reduce chronic pain and ease symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Adults aged 18 to 65 with chronic pain who are tapering off opioid medication will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called NBI-1065845 can help reduce depression symptoms in adults who haven't responded well to standard antidepressants. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo alongside their current antidepressant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual classroom train young brains to tune out distractions?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual reality program can help children with ADHD improve their attention by repeatedly exposing them to distractions in a simulated classroom. The idea is that, like getting used to a loud noise, children may become less reactive to distracting sight…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for Parkinson's depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, given with psychological support, can improve depression in people with Parkinson's disease. Sixty adults aged 40 to 80 with mild to moderate Parkinson's and depressive symptoms will receive either a low or high dose of psiloc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joshua Woolley, MD, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease PTSD after sexual abuse
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new anonymous online therapy program called Restory for people with PTSD after sexual abuse. It is designed for 140 adults who have experienced sexual violence at least one month ago. The therapy uses a type of talk therapy done over the internet, and the goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to help military moms heal from trauma and bond with kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Parenting STAIR Modular (PSTAIR-M) for military-connected mothers who have experienced trauma and have young children aged 2-10. The program helps mothers manage PTSD and depression symptoms while improving their parenting skills. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a playlist be the new Pre-Surgery calm?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether listening to music before, during, and after surgery can lower anxiety, reduce pain, and cut down on painkiller use. About 410 healthy adults having day surgery, gynecologic surgery, or cesarean section will be involved. Participants in the music group wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD may cut opioid need in advanced prostate cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids) in people with end-stage prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard treatments. About 58 participants will receive either CBD or a placebo three times daily for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regionshospital Nordjylland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans with PTSD to test cannabis as a treatment for suicidal thoughts
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether cannabis can help veterans who have PTSD and thoughts of suicide. About 500 veterans who have used cannabis in the past year will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, and suicide risk over time using interviews and question…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rewiring fear expectations stop anxiety from coming back?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new form of exposure therapy, called Expectancy Focused Exposure (EFE), can reduce anxiety symptoms and prevent fear from returning more effectively than traditional exposure therapy. Adults with anxiety disorders—such as social anxiety, panic disorder,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 3-session online tool aims to calm caregivers' fear as cancer advances
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a short, three-session online program designed to help caregivers of people with advanced prostate cancer manage their fear that the cancer will progress. The program teaches techniques like detached mindfulness to help caregivers relate to worrying thoughts in a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind-Body therapies tested to calm anxiety in childhood cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding hypnosis or relaxation sessions to standard psychological care can lower anxiety in children, teens, and young adults who have finished treatment for pediatric cancer. About 558 participants aged 7 to 25 who are in remission and have anxiety wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training shows promise for PTSD in veterans
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer-based working memory training program can help veterans with PTSD improve their ability to unlearn fear responses. 120 veterans will be randomly assigned to either the training or a sham version. The goal is to see if the training changes brain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease stress for teens in the justice system?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Bodhi AIM can help youth aged 13–20 who are on probation or in related legal programs improve their psychological wellbeing and reduce distress. Participants use the app for one month, following daily guided meditations. The trial …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to sharpen memory in early Alzheimer's patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Neuclare that is placed on the head to see if it can temporarily improve planning and problem-solving skills in people with mild cognitive impairment or very early Alzheimer's disease. About 138 adults aged 55 to 90 who are already on memory medic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Deepsonbio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short group therapy help you sleep better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a brief group therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for insomnia (ACT-i) in 76 adults aged 18-59 with chronic insomnia and mild depression or anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either ACT-i or a general support group. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Babes-Bolyai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve block showdown: which injection stops chronic pain after breast surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two types of nerve blocks given before breast surgery to see which better prevents chronic pain that can last for months. Women aged 18-65 scheduled for mastectomy will receive either a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block or an erector spinae p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Engin Çetin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for tough depression? drug trial targets Non-Responders
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ACP-211 in adults with major depression who haven't gotten better with standard antidepressants. About 153 people will receive either the drug or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal is to see if ACP-211 reduces depression symptoms more than…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a digital parenting Check-Up tame toddler tantrums?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a technology-based program called the Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) for parents of children aged 2 to 5 with challenging behavior. Fifty parents from a Detroit pediatric clinic serving low-income families will be randomly assigned to either the program…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight opioid cravings: new study tests TMS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can reduce cravings and opioid use in people with opioid use disorder. One hundred participants will receive either real or sham TMS sessions over 8 weeks, with follow-up visits for about 5 months. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New tool aims to ease dementia caregiver burden by recommending health apps
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a tool called HART that helps caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias find health apps suited to their needs. Fifteen family caregivers will use the tool for four weeks and provide feedback on how easy it is to use and whether it improves their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for seniors with stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lumateperone (Caplyta) can help older adults (60+) whose depression hasn't improved with other treatments. One hundred participants will take either the drug or a placebo alongside their current antidepressant for 10 weeks. Researchers will measure change…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eric Lenze • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New app aims to tame anger in veterans with brain injury and PTSD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app called CALM that teaches veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD strategies to improve focus, planning, and self-control. One hundred veterans and a family member or friend will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive brain health ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study tests which nerve block eases breast surgery pain best
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks—SPSIPB and ESPB—for pain relief after breast surgery. 54 women will be randomly assigned to receive one block before anesthesia. Researchers will measure pain scores and opioid use in the first 24 hours to see which block works better…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Engin Çetin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill aims to take the edge off quitting weed
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medication called PP-01 to help adults with cannabis use disorder manage withdrawal symptoms when they stop using cannabis. About 420 participants will receive PP-01, an existing drug (nabilone), or a placebo daily for 34 days, with a one-week hospital stay…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PleoPharma, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website replace the Therapist's couch? singapore tests online CBT for anxiety and depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test if an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program can help reduce symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression in adults in Singapore. About 390 participants will either receive the 8-week online program with counselor check-ins or conti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for depression in schizophrenia: new trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help ease depression in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will give up to 20 sessions of active or sham rTMS to 120 participants and use brain scans to see h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New group therapy aims to tame ADHD emotional rollercoaster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group-based program called GEARS that teaches emotion regulation skills to adults with ADHD. Researchers will compare 150 participants who receive GEARS to those on a waiting list, measuring changes in emotional control, ADHD symptoms, and quality of life. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block aims to ease ear surgery pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near a nerve in the ear) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after middle ear surgery. About 56 adults having ear surgery will be randomly assigned to get the nerve block or standard care. The main…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New training helps dementia patients and caregivers tackle chronic pain together
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that teaches family caregivers how to help their loved ones with mild to moderate dementia manage chronic pain. Researchers will work with 60 people (30 patients and their caregivers) to see if the training improves pain coping and quality of life. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for stuttering? tiny trial tests rTMS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce stuttering in adults. Two participants will receive 10 rTMS sessions, and researchers will measure changes in brain activity and speech. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kansas State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for teen depression? drug trial targets symptoms in japanese youth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily medication called vortioxetine can safely reduce depression symptoms in Japanese teenagers aged 12 to 17 with major depressive disorder. About 180 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks, with follow-up for 4 more weeks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single day of TMS plus a pill ease suicidal thoughts in BPD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new one-day treatment for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who have suicidal thoughts. It combines a medication called D-cycloserine with up to 20 short sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over 12 hours. The study enrolls …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for cancer pain that opioids Can't touch
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help relieve severe pain in people with advanced cancer when opioids don't work. Fifteen participants will receive psilocybin capsules along with therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this approa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yvan Beaussant, MD, MSci • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI phone buddy aims to curb loneliness in seniors living alone
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an AI companion called Baba that calls or texts older adults who live alone. Baba uses conversational AI to chat, track emotions, and alert caregivers if needed. The goal is to see if regular conversations can reduce loneliness and improve mood over 12 weeks.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy targets drinking identity to curb alcohol cravings
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short, four-session therapy program that helps people rethink their identity and memories related to drinking can reduce alcohol use and cravings. Sixty adults with alcohol use disorder will be randomly assigned to either receive this therapy plus usual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common steroid may boost C-Section pain relief — without extra opioids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to a standard ultrasound-guided nerve block (transversalis fascia plane block) can improve pain control after cesarean delivery. Researchers will compare opioid use, pain scores, and recovery quality in women who re…
Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease postpartum loneliness and boost pelvic floor health
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a generative AI chatbot can help new mothers learn about pelvic floor health and reduce feelings of loneliness after childbirth. Researchers will compare standard postpartum care with or without access to the chatbot over 4 weeks. The trial involves 130 f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an app or zoom class lift depression in young breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two digital mindfulness programs—one live over Zoom and one self-paced app—to see if they can reduce depression in younger breast cancer survivors. It includes 402 women diagnosed at or before age 50 who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago and have el…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality eyewear tested to soothe dental fears in children with hearing loss
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares using virtual reality glasses versus the standard 'show-do' technique to reduce dental anxiety in 54 children with moderate to severe hearing impairment. The children will have their pulse and anxiety scores measured during a dental cleaning. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: October University for Modern Sciences and Arts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New streaming fitness platform aims to get brain injury survivors moving
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new online exercise program made specifically for people with chronic brain injury. Researchers want to see if it helps them be more active and feel more confident about exercising. Sixty adults with chronic brain injury will take part; half will use the n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a virtual activity-based therapy lift teen depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called behavioral activation, delivered over telehealth, can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts in teens aged 12-17. Participants will attend weekly virtual sessions for 8-10 weeks, learning to engage in enjoyable and meaningfu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease anxiety and depression in stroke survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called MAYA that provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help adults who have had a stroke manage anxiety and depression. About 10 participants aged 40-79 will use the app and provide feedback on how easy and helpful it is. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a scent and a touch soothe Post-Surgery pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether aromatherapy with rose oil or a massage using that oil can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort in women after a cesarean delivery. About 90 first-time mothers will be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uşak University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music before bed may ease Alzheimer's agitation, new study hopes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether listening to music in the evening can help people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders fall asleep faster and behave more calmly. Researchers will compare music therapy to audiobooks in 48 adults living in secure care units. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill could lift the fog without lifelong dependence
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new medication called azetukalner can reduce depression symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder. About 450 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug improves mood…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a magnet zap away PTSD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation called iTBS can help people with PTSD. Researchers will give 140 adults either real or fake (sham) stimulation to see if it reduces symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety. The goal is to find a new, non-drug treatment op…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly pill could ease depression symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new oral drug called zelquistinel can reduce depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder. Participants take one tablet weekly for 6 weeks and have their depression severity checked at each clinic visit. The trial compares the drug again…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Syndeio Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light flicker therapy aims to sharpen aging brains
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether three months of flicker stimulation (using near-infrared light or visual occlusion glasses) can improve thinking, movement, and mood in healthy older adults and those with subjective cognitive decline. Sixty participants aged 65-89 will be assigned to dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for smokers in pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study at Yale will test whether a single 25mg dose of psilocybin is safe and well-tolerated in 10 veterans who smoke daily and have chronic pain. Researchers will monitor side effects and explore whether the drug can improve pain and boost motivation to quit smok…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer support may help veterans shed stigma and embrace treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a peer-led program called Honest, Open, Proud (HOP) for veterans with mental health or substance use disorders who have been involved with the justice system. The program helps participants decide whether, when, and how to disclose their conditions, with the goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual coach help young people in crisis? new study tests Avatar-Guided support
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital avatar (virtual coach) program can help young adults aged 18-29 who come to the emergency department with alcohol misuse and suicidal thoughts. About 60 participants will either use the avatar program with supportive texts or a free suicide safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill could lift the fog: phase 3 trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called azetukalner in 450 adults with moderate-to-severe major depression. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 6 weeks to see if it reduces depression symptoms like low mood and loss of pleasure. The goal is to find a new treatm…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app soothe trauma and curb addiction? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a mobile app called the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) can help adults who are in treatment for substance use and have a history of trauma. About 100 participants will either use the active SSP or a sham version for up to 5 hours over a week, alongsi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Caron Treatment Centers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage during chemo: a new way to ease cancer treatment stress?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small study will test whether giving a 15-20 minute massage during infusion therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in women with gynecologic cancer. Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a hand, foot, or neck/shoulder massage or simply talk with t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jill Cole • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the social brain: can a 16-Week program ease Autism's social struggles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 16-week social skills program, called PEERS, can improve social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will measure changes in social symptoms and brain activity related to social processing. The goal is to see if this be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Improv as therapy? a creative approach to youth mental health
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether theatrical improvisation can help children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 who have elevated anxiety or depression. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: improv combined with wellness techniques (like cognitive-behavioral skills), improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teaching friendship: a new approach to help teens with autism connect
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a structured, parent-assisted social skills program called PEERS® for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to teach practical skills for making and maintaining friendships. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new kind of couples therapy aims to ease strain in autism marriages
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a couple group therapy program designed for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their partners. The program teaches communication skills like using "I" statements, focusing on conversations, and giving positive feedback. The goal is to improve relation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cartoons vs. parents: which calms a Child's dental fear?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether watching cartoons or having a parent present during dental treatment better reduces anxiety in children aged 4 to 11. Researchers will measure heart rate and oxygen levels to see which approach is more calming. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a structured program help adults with autism build better relationships?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a structured social skills program, called PEERS, can help adults with autism improve their social interactions and relationships. Participants aged 18 to 45 with relational difficulties and a caregiver's support will either join the program or be in a co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered coaching for families: a new tool to boost recovery support?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based platform called KulaMind-Recovery designed to help loved ones of people recovering from substance use disorders. The platform offers skill-building modules, one-on-one video sessions, text-based coaching, and a community forum. Researchers will see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch therapy aims to unlock words stuck in the brain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartwatch-based program designed to help people with post-stroke aphasia—a condition that impairs language—improve their ability to name objects. Over six weeks, participants receive daily prompts to name pictures and answer simple yes/no questions about the i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northeastern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A short lesson before a tracheostomy may calm families' fears
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a structured education session for family members of ICU patients about to receive a tracheostomy can lower their anxiety, boost their psychological well-being, and increase their satisfaction with care. Half of the participants get the structured program…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Giresun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny zing to the fingers reboot the brain after stroke?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation applied to specific acupoints on the fingers can improve memory, attention, and decision-making in people who have had a stroke. Adults aged 35 to 80 with mild to moderate cognitive impairment after an ischemic stroke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain waves in headphones: a simple sound trick to sharpen aging minds?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether listening to binaural beats — a type of sound that may gently nudge brain waves — can improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment living in nursing homes. Participants listen to old songs with or without embedded binaural bea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a psychedelic drug help heal trauma? a small trial puts psilocybin to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage pilot study is testing whether psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, can be safely combined with trauma-focused psychotherapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thirteen participants will receive two doses of psilocybin in a controlled setting, …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital lifeline for caregivers: can a 12-Week online program ease the strain of supporting a teen with anorexia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week online program that blends family-based treatment with dialectical behavior therapy can reduce the heavy burden often felt by caregivers of teenagers with anorexia nervosa. Caregivers are randomly assigned to either this combined program or a ge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pelvic floor therapy put to the test against endometriosis pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowEndometriosis often causes long-lasting pelvic pain that can disrupt daily life. This trial tests whether specialized pelvic floor physical therapy, combined with a structured exercise program, can lower pain more than a placebo version of the therapy. Women aged 18 to 45 with co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a once-daily pill ease stuttering? a trial puts lumateperone to the test.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug lumateperone can reduce stuttering symptoms in adults with moderate to severe childhood-onset stuttering. Participants take either lumateperone (21 mg or 42 mg) or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CSTrials Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parenting app put to the test: can it tame toddler tantrums and ease stress?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a technology-based program called the Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) for parents of children ages 2 to 5 with challenging behaviors. The program includes an initial check-up, text messages, and a website. Researchers will compare families who receive th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can learning Self-Compassion quiet anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an 8-week mindful self-compassion training can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or major depressive disorder. Participants are randomly assigned to th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual therapy aims to lift depression and restore safety for abused seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a video-delivered therapy called Tele-PROTECT can reduce depression and increase feelings of safety and empowerment in older adults who have experienced elder abuse. Around 140 English- and Spanish-speaking participants aged 60 and older will receive eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Voice-Based app map healthy brain aging across 80 years?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect cognitive performance data from 1,000 healthy adults aged 18 to 100 using a fully digital, voice-recognition-based testing platform. Participants complete a one-time, 30-45 minute online assessment covering memory, language, attention, and problem-solvi…
Sponsor: The Neurology Center of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe the brain to unravel Suicide's mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what happens in the brain when someone thinks about or attempts suicide. Researchers will use brain scans, sleep monitoring, blood tests, and questionnaires to compare four groups: people with recent suicidal thoughts or attempts, those with past sui…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may reveal how kids respond to anxiety treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brains of children with anxiety disorders work differently from healthy children. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tasks to track changes over a year, before and after standard treatments like therapy or medication. The goal is to find pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scans aim to spot inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes explain brain malformations?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic causes of brain development disorders, including Aicardi syndrome, polymicrogyria, and Dandy-Walker malformation. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 2000 participants with these conditions, all confirmed by MRI. The goal is to use…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your social life may hold the key to better opioid treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how social behaviors and feelings of connection impact treatment for opioid use disorder. Researchers will collect daily reports from 230 patients and a close friend or family member over several weeks. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to more pers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Memory boost for cocaine users? small study tests potassium channel blocker
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a drug called fampridine, which blocks potassium channels in the brain, can improve working memory in people with cocaine use disorder. Forty chronic cocaine users will receive either the drug or a placebo and then take memory tests. The goal is to und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boris Quednow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks families to unlock secrets of childhood brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about childhood-onset behavioral, psychiatric, and developmental disorders by observing people of all ages who have these conditions, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical histories, perform psychiatric assessments, and ma…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists scan brains of heavy drinkers to uncover clues about addiction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study uses brain scans (MRI) and behavioral tasks to compare people with and without alcohol dependence. Researchers want to see if differences in brain structure and activity relate to personality, behavior, and genetics. Up to 1,000 adults will participate in…
Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain enzyme levels under scrutiny in depression study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if people with major depressive disorder have lower levels of an enzyme called PDE4B in their brains compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will use PET and MRI scans along with an experimental radioactive tracer to measure this enzyme. The study invol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive smartphone study aims to unlock secrets of addiction relapse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large data repository by collecting smartphone data and daily surveys from 10,000 adults who use alcohol or drugs. Participants will use an app that tracks phone activity and location, and answer short surveys about mood and substance use. The goal is …
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep schedule showdown: does timing matter for ADHD teens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing sleep schedules affects attention, mood, and the internal body clock in teens aged 13-17 with ADHD. Over three weeks, participants follow different sleep patterns—including a short-sleep week and a week with extended sleep timed either to match or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple visit improve tough cancer talks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach called RIGHTimeCPV, designed to help children with poor-prognosis cancer and their families talk more openly with doctors about the future. Participants choose a communication companion and attend a special visit to share their preferences. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind movement disorders and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of movement disorders and dementias by analyzing DNA from up to 12,000 participants, including patients and their family members. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and look for gene mutations linked to these conditions. Th…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use new tracer to peek at brain inflammation in Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer to see if it can measure brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare scans from 90 volunteers (patients and healthy older adults) to understand how inflammation relates to m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can nicotine pouches replace cigarettes? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether oral nicotine pouches (like ZYN) can be a good substitute for cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. Researchers will test different nicotine levels and forms to see which ones reduce cravings and appeal to users. 160 adult tobacco users will try the pouches…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a clubhouse model sharpen thinking in schizophrenia? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study will compare the Clubhouse Model—a structured, community-based program where members work together to run the clubhouse—to standard outpatient care for adults with schizophrenia. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, daily functioning, and brain activity …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans seek clues to Kids' severe mood swings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children and teens ages 7-17 who have severe mood problems like chronic anger, sadness, or irritability, along with extreme tantrums. Researchers will use interviews, tests, and brain imaging to understand what happens in the brain. Up to 2,350 participants wi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Alcohol's hidden impact on key protein
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how alcohol changes a brain protein called PDE4B, which may be linked to alcohol use disorder. Healthy social drinkers aged 21 to 70 will have brain scans before and after receiving alcohol. The goal is to understand how alcohol affects this protein, which cou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Ketamine's Fast-Acting secrets in depression study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how ketamine affects the brain in people with major depression and healthy volunteers. Researchers use brain scans, blood tests, and other measures to understand why a single dose works quickly but briefly. The goal is to find biomarkers that could lead to bet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver biopsies reveal Fat-Busting secrets in alcohol detox
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder who are quitting drinking. Researchers will take two small liver samples—one early in detox and one after four weeks—to compare gene activity. The goal is to understand how the liver clears fat wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Stage-Based herbal therapy slow Alzheimer's decline?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people aged 55 to 85 with early, middle, or late-stage Alzheimer's disease for 12 months. Researchers will track changes in memory, daily activities, behavior, and traditional Chinese medicine symptom patterns. They will also observe whether those receiving…
Sponsor: Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover teen Depression's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis NIH study aims to understand what causes depression in teenagers and how the brain changes with the condition. Researchers will compare depressed teens with healthy ones using interviews, computer tasks, and brain scans. Eligible participants may also receive free talk thera…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use brain scans to watch aging in action
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses yearly PET scans to track amyloid protein buildup in the brains of 400 adults aged 55 and older over 5 years. Participants are already part of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The goal is to see how these brain changes relate to memory loss and other thi…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain wave test may finally distinguish real tics from functional ones
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find differences between organic tics (related to diagnosed disorders) and functional tics (caused by problems in brain-body communication). Researchers will use sensors to measure muscle activity and brain waves in 75 adults with tics and healthy volunteers. P…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rural montana study tests doula training for better births
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doulas with extra training in mental health support can help pregnant women in rural Montana feel more confident and less depressed. About 75 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one with a specially trained doula, one with a regular doula, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Montana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app and home devices spot mental health risks in pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether adding a digital health platform called Lōvu to standard prenatal care is practical and well-received by pregnant people. Participants use a Bluetooth scale, blood pressure cuff, and fetal Doppler that send data to their care team, alongside ment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple pressure test before surgery might reveal your risk of chronic pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 436 women undergoing hysterectomy for non-cancerous reasons to see if certain pre-surgery assessments can predict who will develop chronic pain lasting months after the operation. Researchers measure pain sensitivity using a pressure device on the shoulders, an…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict chemo brain before it happens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chemotherapy for colon or rectal cancer affects thinking and memory. Researchers will track changes in brain function and blood proteins in 60 patients during and after treatment. The goal is to find tests that could identify who is at risk for 'chemo brai…
Sponsor: Joseph McCollom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nudge in your chart unlock Life-Saving genetic clues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether simple reminders—called nudges—sent to doctors and patients can increase the use of genetic testing for people with certain conditions like Parkinson's disease, ALS, or heart problems. The trial will compare different ways of prompting genetic testing, su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aphasia ID cards: a simple tool to bridge communication gaps?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether showing an aphasia identification card helps healthy volunteers better understand a person with aphasia. 160 service workers will listen to sentences from a speaker with aphasia, with or without seeing the card first. Researchers will measure comprehensio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Amherst • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover clues in mood disorder treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults already receiving care for depression, bipolar disorder, or suicide risk at the NIH. Researchers will conduct weekly interviews and optional tests like blood draws and brain scans to track symptoms and treatment responses. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple test predict Alzheimer's before symptoms worsen?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand brain changes in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use MRI, EEG, cognitive tests, and blood and stool samples to find differences between healthy individuals and those with cognitive impairment. The…
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI reveal the Brain's response to deep brain stimulation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced MRI (3T fMRI) to look at brain activity in people who have or will have deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants. DBS is a treatment for conditions like Parkinson's disease, tremor, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The researchers will scan participants un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study offers support for partners of CSAM offenders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a group support program is practical and helpful for female partners of men who have viewed child sexual abuse material. Researchers will check if 15-20 women can be recruited within a year and if they find the program useful. The goal is to understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your daily steps predict your mood? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how physical activity, sleep, and light exposure relate to mood in people with bipolar disorder, major depression, or no mood disorder. Over two years, participants wear activity monitors and complete smartphone diaries for up to 20 days at a time. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eye movements reveal the hidden toll of hearing loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how people with hearing loss, including cochlear implant users, experience listening effort from moment to moment. Researchers will track eye movements and pupil dilation as participants repeat sentences that are manipulated to be harder to understand. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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50,000 Alzheimer's patients join global study to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international observational study will follow 50,000 people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias for many years. Researchers will collect real-world data from routine doctor visits to track how the disease progresses and how treatments are used and tolerated. The go…
Sponsor: Stichting International Registry for Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle electric current help you learn a new language faster?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp during language lessons can speed up and improve how adults learn a new language. Healthy adults who are learning or planning to learn a language are randomly assigned to receive either real or sham (placebo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: General Neuro Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans and gut bacteria reveal Alzheimer's secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why people with Alzheimer's disease differ from each other and from healthy older adults. Researchers will use advanced brain imaging (7T MRI), brain wave recordings (EEG), and blood and stool samples to look for patterns that might reflect different…
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dream yoga study: could lucid dreams ease anxiety?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether dream yoga practices can improve sleep and reduce anxiety. About 70 healthy adults with mild anxiety will learn techniques using virtual reality and home sleep monitors. The goal is to understand how these practices affect brain activity and dreaming, …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if feedback reports and toolkits keep patients in opioid treatment longer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving opioid treatment programs (OTPs) regular reports on how well they retain patients, plus a quality-improvement toolkit, can help more people stay in treatment for at least 90 days. Some clinics will also get extra help from an outside facilitator…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching brain waves reveal early signs of developmental delays?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how the brain responds when watching others perform actions, focusing on the mirror neuron system. Researchers will measure brain activity in healthy adults and infants, including those at risk for developmental delays, using EEG and fNIRS. The g…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover links between ALS and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens 360 adults with neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. Researchers will use medical history, physical exams, memory tests, movement analysis, MRI scans, and other tests to find common features and diff…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves tame the brain? new study explores ultrasound for Parkinson's and more
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) can safely change brain activity in people with conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, epilepsy, or substance abuse. Researchers will use brain recordings and movement tests to see if the ultra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain chemistry clue may explain why heavy drinkers feel stressed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how acetate, a substance produced when the body breaks down alcohol, is used by the brain in heavy drinkers. Researchers will use a special imaging technique to track acetate metabolism and measure stress hormone levels. The goal is to understand the link …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scan study seeks clues to Alzheimer's in diverse patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan to measure amyloid plaques in the brains of 160 people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see how these plaques relate to race and heart health risks. Participants are already part of a larger Alzheimer's study at the University of Al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hemp lotion absorption under the microscope: new study launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study will test how a hemp-based CBD lotion with a small amount of THC is absorbed by the body. Twenty healthy adults will use the lotion in a clean, controlled environment. Researchers will measure cannabinoid levels in saliva, blood, and urine over time to unde…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to break the cycle of mental illness and jail time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a 9-session program called Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 for people with serious mental illness who have been involved with the legal system. The program is designed to help participants understand their mental health better and reduce their chances of f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 4-Hour video course sharpen Nurses' ability to detect delirium in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short video-based training program, called the ICU Delirium Playbook, can improve how intensive care unit (ICU) nurses understand and recognize delirium—a sudden confusion that affects many critically ill patients. Nurses at one hospital will complete q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nicola Pagnucci • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan study seeks to uncover hidden clues in Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan to measure a harmful protein called tau in the brains of 160 people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see how tau buildup relates to a person's thinking abilities, race, and heart health risks. Participants are already part of a larg…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over pain: study probes link between emotional blindness and spinal stimulation success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a condition called alexithymia—difficulty recognizing and describing emotions—affects pain levels and quality of life in people with chronic pain who use a spinal cord stimulator. Researchers will ask 20 participants to fill out questionnaires about em…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decoding depression: sleep rhythms as biomarkers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study builds a large French cohort of 1,000 people experiencing a major depressive episode to examine their sleep and circadian rhythms. Researchers will use sleep recordings (polysomnography) and psychiatric evaluations to identify distinct patient subgroups and potential b…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy for depression: scientists hunt for clues to predict who will respond
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers that predict how well people with major depressive episodes respond to light therapy. Researchers will treat 173 adults with unipolar or bipolar depression using a bright light box for 4 weeks. By measuring sleep, mood, and circadian rhy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CBD tame cannabis addiction? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is looking at how cannabidiol (CBD) affects the appeal and pain-relieving effects of cannabis. Researchers will give 23 healthy adults different doses of CBD for 14 days and then measure how much they like active cannabis and how it changes their pain sensi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hannah Harris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can group coaching spark healthier habits for people with disabilities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests a group-based program called Lev-g, designed to help adults with or without disabilities adopt healthier habits. The program includes three sessions plus a booster, using motivational interviewing and behavioral analysis to support change. Researchers will measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silent after surgery: new study hunts for clues to mysterious speech loss in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 children who have surgery for a brain tumor in the back part of the brain. Up to 1 in 4 of these children develop a condition called Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome, where they lose the ability to speak. Researchers want to understand why this happens and how …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robot unlock the Brain's recovery after stroke?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether people who recently had a stroke (within 21 days) can learn new arm movements using a rehabilitation robot called REAplan. Researchers will compare their learning ability with healthy individuals and those who had a stroke long ago. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital of Mont-Godinne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help teens in crisis? new study tests digital safety planning
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test an enhanced version of a suicide safety planning app called ViraSafe in 100 teens and young adults (ages 13-24) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the app helps them engage more with coping skills and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ksana Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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War's hidden toll: new study to examine reproductive decisions and mental health in ukrainian women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will survey over 300 Ukrainian women to understand how war influences their decisions about pregnancy and childbirth, and their mental health during the perinatal period. Participants will complete questionnaires about their well-being, reproductive choic…
Sponsor: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your phone may know your mood before you do
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether data from your smartphone can warn doctors when depression symptoms are about to return. Researchers will collect phone data from 320 adults who have been treated for depression and are currently well. They will compare this data with monthly mood ques…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who returns to work after stress treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people who received inpatient treatment for stress-related conditions like depression, adjustment disorder, or burnout. Researchers will track their health and work ability for up to three years after discharge, using online questionnaires. The goal is to under…
Sponsor: Clinica Holistica Engiadina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help inmates with ADHD and addiction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program for adults in prison who have both ADHD and substance use disorder. The program includes workshops to improve care and support. Researchers will check if the program is acceptable and if it improves quality of life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain waves may reveal why social bonds are harder in schizophrenia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether brain activity synchronizes differently in people with schizophrenia during social interactions. Researchers will compare 100 participants—some with schizophrenia and some without—as they chat and do tasks together while wearing EEG caps. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids, parents, and doctors team up to decide the future of pediatric anesthesia research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks children aged 6-16, their parents, and clinicians to vote on the most important research topics in pediatric anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Over 1,000 participants in Switzerland will complete online surveys to create a ranked list of the top 10 priorities…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can math training rewire Kids' brains? stanford launches new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Stanford University is looking at how a 6-week math training program changes brain activity and thinking skills in children with math learning disabilities (dyscalculia). About 180 children aged 6-12 will do math problems on a tablet at home and get weekly one-on-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer cloud the mind?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 130 adults undergoing surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer to see how often they experience postoperative delirium—a state of confusion and disorientation after anesthesia. Researchers will also check whether depression, frailty, poor nutrition, or muscle l…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NIMH study seeks 16,000 volunteers to unlock secrets of mood and anxiety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institute of Mental Health screens up to 16,000 people with mood or anxiety disorders, as well as healthy volunteers, to see if they can join other research studies. Participants undergo evaluations like psychiatric interviews, brain scans, and lab test…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye cells may hold key to better sleep for people on opioid treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people taking medications for opioid use disorder often have trouble sleeping. Researchers think special light-sensitive cells in the eye might be involved. They will measure pupil responses, brain waves during sleep, and daily sleep patterns in 200 adults…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hospital program aims to keep substance use patients on track after discharge
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special team of doctors, nurses, and peer supporters can help people with substance use disorders get the follow-up care they need after a hospital stay. The team meets patients in the hospital and provides support and treatment after they leave, helpin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael Incze • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simulation training reduce stigma in maternity care for substance use disorder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a training program called INSPIRE designed for healthcare teams caring for people with substance use disorder during childbirth. The program includes online learning and in-person simulations. Researchers want to see if the training changes healthcare providers' …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nicotine's brain impact on depression under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nicotine changes brain function in people with and without major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers will give 620 non-smokers either a nicotine patch or a placebo and then scan their brains using MRI. Participants will also answer questions about their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden brain decline: are rehab wards overlooking cognitive problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at older adults hospitalized for heart, lung, or orthopedic issues to see how many also have undiagnosed mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Participants take a memory test at admission, and those with possible problems get a full brain evaluation and a follow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family eyes on ICU delirium: could loved ones spot what nurses miss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether family members can help identify delirium—a sudden confusion that can occur during serious illness—in adult ICU patients. Family members will complete a short assessment after visiting, while nurses continue their usual screening. Researchers will comp…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain during sleep may tweak rhythms tied to schizophrenia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique called TES-TI can temporarily alter sleep spindles—brain rhythms often reduced in schizophrenia. Researchers will apply the stimulation during sleep in 20 people (half with schizophrenia spectrum disor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we bridge the gap in youth mental health care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 17-year-olds in Nice who are receiving psychiatric care and will soon transition to adult mental health services. It aims to measure how many teens in this situation exist, describe their profiles, and map their care paths over a year. The goal is to identify f…
Sponsor: Fondation Lenval • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep drug could rewire brain to fight nicotine addiction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether suvorexant, a drug approved for insomnia, can reduce cravings and brain responses linked to smoking in daily smokers. Researchers will also study how it affects thinking and reward processing in non-smokers. The goal is to understand if blocking a brain c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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High-Resolution brain scans aim to unmask Tau's role in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special PET imaging tracer, [18F]PI-2620, can detect tau protein buildup in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, including those with a genetic form linked to the LRRK2 gene. About 60 participants will undergo high-resolution brain scans …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music's hidden power: could a playlist soothe nerves before surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether listening to music before a medical procedure can influence heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of the heart's ability to adapt to stress, and whether it relates to anxiety and depression. About 120 adults scheduled for procedures at three hospital…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Alzheimer's proteins in spinal fluid
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental drug called LY3439539 in 30 people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. The main goal is to see if the drug changes certain proteins in the spinal fluid that are linked to Alzheimer's. Participants will receive the drug thro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain wiring predict opioid relapse? yale launches 240-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses brain scans to understand why some people relapse to opioid use during treatment. Researchers at Yale will follow 240 adults recently started on methadone or buprenorphine, tracking their brain connectivity and drug use for six months. The goal is to identify patt…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps tuned to your wiring: a new hope for depression?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive technique that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas, can influence the coupling between heart and brain activity in individuals with depressive tendencies. Participants will undergo b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xidian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost addiction recovery by teaching brain science?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test whether a mobile app that teaches people about how addiction affects the brain is easy to use and acceptable for people receiving medication treatment for opioid or stimulant use disorders. Forty participants will use the app and complete surveys. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan tracer could reveal hidden signs of psychosis in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan tracer, [18F]MH.MZ, to measure serotonin 2A receptors in the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Researchers want to see if these receptors differ between patients with psychosis and healthy people of the same age.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost recovery from addiction? michigan study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app can help people in Michigan on Medicaid who are recovering from both opioid and alcohol use disorders. The app uses rewards to encourage healthy behaviors. Researchers want to see if people find the app useful and easy to use, and if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Sleep apnea treatment may shield aging brains from memory loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether successfully treating moderate-to-severe sleep apnea can improve memory and reduce biological markers linked to Alzheimer's disease in older adults. About 200 cognitively healthy people aged 55-85 will either receive immediate sleep apnea treatment or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can online training equip therapists to tackle PTSD and addiction?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares an online training program (COPEWeb) to in-person training for behavioral health providers. The goal is to see if the online version is as effective at teaching providers to deliver a combined treatment for PTSD and substance use disorders. Providers will be r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can knowledge boost your relationship? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether learning about well-being can improve how romantic partners think and feel. About 2,000 couples with mild depression symptoms will take online surveys about their emotions and relationship satisfaction. The goal is to see if gaining knowledge about wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study aims to protect mothers and babies from opioid risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 pregnant women with opioid use disorder who are already receiving standard treatment. Researchers will track health outcomes for both mothers and babies, such as relapse and withdrawal symptoms. The goal is to find better ways to predict and prevent complic…
Sponsor: Ilana Hull • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Mindfulness meets magic mushrooms: new study seeks to supercharge psychedelic therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding 8 weeks of mindfulness training to a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) improves mental health more than psilocybin alone. Forty healthy adults who have never used psychedelics or done formal mindfulness training w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Beyond the curve: unpacking the hidden drivers of Well-Being in spinal deformity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults with spinal deformity to understand which factors—like pain, daily functioning, mental health, and frailty—most influence quality of life. It follows 320 people receiving either conservative care, first-time corrective surgery, or a reoperation, using q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists test synthetic nicotine and new Nicotine-Like chemicals in vapers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will compare how synthetic nicotine and a nicotine analogue (6-methylnicotine) behave in the body versus traditional tobacco-derived nicotine. Twenty-four regular vapers will vape e-liquids containing these substances, and researchers will measure their levels in the b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can therapy be tailored to the person? a study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with depression or anxiety respond to different types of psychotherapy—individual sessions or an online program. It aims to find clues that predict who benefits most from each approach. By understanding these factors, doctors may better match patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Mental Health, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can parenting classes tame toddler tantrums? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two group-based parenting programs—HOT DOCS for children 0-5 and DOCS K-5 for kindergarten through 5th grade—designed to help caregivers manage disruptive behaviors and reduce parenting stress. Researchers will enroll 800 caregivers and professionals who speak En…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Eye test may predict who benefits from depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple eye test can predict how well people with treatment-resistant depression will respond to a brain stimulation therapy called TMS. Researchers will measure how the pupils react to light before and after TMS treatment in 44 adults. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Polytechnic Institute of Porto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Earthbound study mimics space stress to protect astronaut brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will put 56 healthy adults aged 25-60 through 27 hours of sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption (to a 0.08% BAC) in a lab over 110 hours. Researchers will measure how these stressors affect thinking, movement, and brain scans. The goal is to better predict and mana…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Brain wave clues: could inflammation markers forecast ECT outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether brain wave patterns and inflammation markers in the blood can help predict how well electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) works for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with medication. Researchers will measure these markers before and after EC…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy and strategic sleep may lift menopausal depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adjusting sleep timing and using bright light therapy can improve mood and sleep in perimenopausal women with depression. Researchers will have 120 women either advance or delay their sleep for one night, then use a light box for 30 minutes daily for t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new sedative make anesthesia safer for seniors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two sedative drugs, remimazolam and midazolam, used to put older adults (65+) to sleep for non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see which one offers better heart and blood pressure stability, faster recovery, and fewer complications like confusion after surgery…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain imaging may reveal who benefits from depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at brain activity in 100 adults with major depression who are receiving a treatment called accelerated TMS. Researchers use a special brain scanner (TD-fNIRS) to see if patterns of brain activity can predict who will respond well to the treatment. Healthy volunte…
Sponsor: Kernel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the immune system hold clues to brain diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the immune system's T-cells react differently in people with Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease compared to healthy older adults. Researchers will collect blood samples from 120 participants—30 with Parkinson's, 30 with Alzheimer's or mild cogn…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training task may reveal why opioid addiction is so hard to beat
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with opioid-use disorder learn and make choices compared to those without the disorder. Participants will complete a computer task where shapes are paired with different food odors. The goal is to understand if differences in learning and decision-m…
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists peek inside brain to unlock Ketamine's rapid Mood-Boosting secret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how ketamine produces rapid antidepressant effects by using a special brain scan (GluCEST) to measure changes in glutamate, a key brain chemical. Ten adults with treatment-resistant depression will receive a single ketamine infusion and undergo imagi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keto diet may alter Alcohol's effects on the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 4-week ketogenic diet changes how the brain responds to alcohol. Twenty adults will follow the diet and undergo alcohol tolerance tests and brain scans before, during, and after the diet. The goal is to understand how ketosis affects alcohol metabolism …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart scans could flag Who's at risk after liver shunt
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether detailed heart imaging can help predict heart problems in people with liver cirrhosis who undergo a procedure called TIPSS, which creates a shunt to relieve pressure in the liver. Participants will have heart MRIs and echocardiograms before, short…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stephanie Gräger • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use advanced MRI to map addiction in the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing new MRI techniques to better understand how drug addiction changes the brain. Researchers will scan 1,000 healthy adults, smokers, and drug users to improve imaging methods. The goal is to create tools that can reveal the brain's structure and function in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps may unlock new depression treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether mild electrical stimulation of the spine can change how the brain processes body signals, which may be disrupted in major depression. Researchers will test different stimulation levels in 67 adults with depression to see if it affects brain activity an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks sleep problems after cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 260 adults newly diagnosed with cancer who have no prior sleep issues. Researchers will track how insomnia develops over the first year, using questionnaires to measure sleep quality and severity. The goal is to understand what factors—like treatment type or em…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gut bacteria hold the key to childhood OCD?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how the gut-brain axis—the communication network between gut bacteria and the brain—might be involved in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers will compare gut microbiome, blood metabolites, brain imaging, and EEG data from children wi…
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Six quick tricks tested for ADHD & bipolar calm
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques — like exercise, breathing, aromatherapy, music, virtual reality, and tapping — affect the body and brain of one woman with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure heart rate, brain wav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict how genetic ataxias progress?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with several types of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) — rare genetic diseases that cause balance, coordination, and speech problems — to learn how these conditions change over time. Researchers will collect blood samples, perform neurological exams, and use…
Sponsor: Lauren Moore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Home-Based program help older adults with down syndrome and their caregivers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a program delivered remotely (by video or phone) that combines exercise and dementia caregiving support is practical and helpful for older adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers. About 40 participants will take part. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a mother's stress leave a mark on her baby's genes? a large study investigates.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women and their children from the first trimester through toddlerhood to explore how stress, early social experiences, and genetics interact. Using simple at-home activities like questionnaires, video recordings, and cheek swabs, researchers will look …
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to map social challenges in rare genetic syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 15 people aged 5 to 50 with 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome, a rare genetic condition linked to autism and social difficulties. Researchers will track developmental milestones, social skills, and behavior using interviews and questionnaires. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 24-Hour crisis be predicted? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to measure how often brief suicidal crises—acute, reversible episodes lasting less than 24 hours—occur among adults attending psychiatric outpatient care in France. Researchers will ask about 150 patients to complete a questionnaire about their experiences over th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which ketamine works better for severe depression? a 5-Year study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 450 people with treatment-resistant depression who are starting or continuing treatment with either IV ketamine or Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray. Over five years, researchers will track how satisfied patients are with their treatment, how well it works, and…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could ADHD and autism influence youth crime? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism among youth who have committed crimes. Researchers will analyze records from juvenile offenders to explore how these conditions relate to the types and frequency of criminal behavior. The goal…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch data may forecast bipolar mood swings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartwatch can help predict when a person with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder might experience a manic or depressive episode. Researchers will track 100 participants for a year, collecting data on heart rate, sleep, and activity leve…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain wave patterns and inflammation: a clue to ECT's effectiveness in older adults?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether brain wave patterns (measured by EEG) and inflammatory markers in the blood can help predict how well older adults with depression or bipolar disorder respond to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Researchers will compare EEG recordings and blood sam…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking brain changes over time unlock the secrets of frontotemporal dementia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows people with or at genetic risk for frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), a group of brain disorders that cause changes in behavior, language, and movement. Researchers will use brain scans, memory tests, and blood samples to measure how the diseas…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some Alzheimer's patients repeat themselves? a study digs into the Brain's memory glitch
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates repetitive behaviors—like repeating words or actions—in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to understand how common these behaviors are, what types occur, and whether they are linked to memory problems or lack of awareness of the condition. …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Esquirol • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Craving as a compass: could symptom networks map the path of addiction?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 people with substance use disorders over two years to see how addiction symptoms, especially craving, are connected and whether those connections change as addiction severity shifts. Participants complete annual diagnostic assessments and two-week periods o…
Sponsor: University of Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood inflammation may hold clues to psychiatric diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether markers of inflammation in the blood could serve as diagnostic or severity biomarkers across several psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depressive episodes with psychotic features. Researchers will collect blood …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC