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Opioid blocker may reveal Brain's social secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether blocking opioid receptors with naltrexone changes how people feel socially connected and how their brains respond to social cues. 210 healthy adults will take either naltrexone or a placebo for 7 days, report daily feelings, and undergo brain scans. The g…
Matched conditions: PLACEBO
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Virtual reality could be the next painkiller
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immersive virtual reality changes the way the brain processes chronic pain, compared to a placebo effect. Researchers will measure brain activity and pain tolerance in 78 adults with temporomandibular disorder (jaw pain). The goal is to develop new, low-ri…
Matched conditions: PLACEBO
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Could a daily turmeric shot boost your health after 60?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether drinking turmeric shots twice daily for 8 weeks can improve fatigue, cholesterol, and brain health in healthy older adults. Researchers will compare the turmeric group to a placebo group. The goal is to see if turmeric, beyond its active compound curcu…
Matched conditions: PLACEBO
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nottingham Trent University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC