PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER

This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with a psychiatric condition will either receive rTMS or standard care. Researchers will also talk to patients and doctors to see if ad…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression. Researchers will track daily symptoms, medication use, and treatment response in 200 adults with depression. The goal is to improve care by giving doctors real-time insights fr…

This study explores whether sailing can boost quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem in adults with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders. Forty participants will be recruited and their progress measured using standard questionnaires. The goal is to see if spor…

This study tests whether group education sessions for people with serious mental health conditions and their caregivers can help them live more independently at home. Researchers will measure changes in daily living skills and caregiver well-being. The study involves 24 participa…

This study tests if a small device that sends a mild electrical current through the earlobes (called CES) combined with life coaching can reduce burnout and moral distress in healthcare workers who treat cancer. About 40 workers will use the device and get coaching over 12 weeks.…

This study aims to create and test new tools for diagnosing cognitive issues like dementia and psychiatric disorders. Researchers will work with 300 healthy volunteers and patients to develop tests that can be done in person, over the phone, or at the bedside. The goal is to make…

This study is looking at whether brain scans can help predict how well people with depression, insomnia, or social anxiety will respond to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT). Researchers will measure brain activity patterns in 150 patients and 75 healthy volunteer…

This study looks at whether a tool called PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform) can help doctors and therapists decide the best support for older adults with psychiatric disorders who live on their own. As people with these conditions age, they often struggle with memory, att…

This study tests a workshop called HOPE-C, designed to reduce burnout among doctors, nurses, and social workers who care for ovarian cancer patients. The workshop helps clinicians share their challenging experiences and build peer support. Researchers will enroll 25 participants …

This study aims to understand how different parts of the brain's prefrontal cortex control behaviors in people with major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or schizophrenia. Participants will receive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) a…

This study looks at brain activity in 100 adults with epilepsy who already have electrodes in their brains for medical reasons. Researchers will record brain signals while participants answer questionnaires and do memory or impulse-control tasks. The goal is to learn how brain ac…

This study looks at how metabolism and the immune system might be connected to brain development in children with autism, epilepsy, brain tumors, or other psychiatric conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples and do behavioral assessments from up to 500 children to find …

This study uses virtual reality to show people two versions of the same neighborhood—one messy and one clean—to measure how it affects their heart rate, sweat, and feelings. Researchers want to understand if the look of a neighborhood can impact health. About 32 adults with cance…

This study aims to understand whether male homosexuality is caused by biology or culture. Researchers will enroll 500 men from Egypt, England, China, and Mexico. Participants will complete questionnaires about their mental health, sexual behaviors, and stress. No treatment or med…

This study aims to understand how ketamine causes feelings of dissociation, like being detached from reality. Researchers will give ketamine to 120 psychiatric inpatients and measure their dissociative symptoms using a standard scale. The goal is to learn more about the brain's r…

This study is collecting health information from up to 10,000 people with conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to better understand these illnesses and help…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric care teams to talk about sexual health can help more teens discuss this topic while hospitalized for mental health issues. About 770 teens aged 15 and older will take part. The goal is to better understand and support their sexual …