PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with psychiatric conditions will receive either TMS or standard care. The goal is to see if TMS is practical and effective in real-…

This pilot study tests whether teens aged 13-17 who self-harm will use a small ear device that stimulates the vagus nerve. The device is used at home for 10-20 minutes daily over 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if teens stick with the treatment, not yet whether it works.

This study tests if using a small device that sends a mild electrical pulse to the earlobes (called cranial electrotherapy stimulation) along with life coaching can reduce burnout and moral distress in healthcare workers who treat cancer patients. About 40 doctors, nurses, and ot…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that tracks daily mood and symptoms can help doctors treat depression more effectively. 200 adults with depression will use the app for 6 weeks, while a comparison group receives standard care. The goal is to see if the app improves treat…

This study tests whether sailing can help people with psychiatric disorders feel better. Forty adults in France will either take sailing lessons or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem to see if sailing…

This study tests whether group psychoeducation—classes for both patients and their caregivers—can help people with severe psychiatric disorders become more independent at home. Researchers will measure changes in daily living skills, caregiver stress, and family expectations. The…

This study uses virtual reality to show people two versions of the same neighborhood—one clean and tidy, the other with litter and graffiti—to see how these scenes affect stress and emotions. Researchers will measure heart rate, skin sweat, and feelings of anxiety in 32 adults wh…

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 stories and build peer support. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to s…

This study compares two ways to help adults with mental health issues get follow-up care. One group gets usual care after an emergency room visit, while the other uses a new system that books a psychiatrist appointment within 48 hours through their general doctor. Researchers wil…

This study looks at brain activity in 100 adults with epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted for seizure monitoring. Researchers will record brain signals while participants answer questionnaires and perform memory and impulse-control tasks. The goal is to find links betw…

This study tests a program to help doctors in psychiatric clinics prescribe medications for alcohol use disorder to patients who also have serious mental illness. The program uses an external facilitator to work with clinic staff and overcome barriers to prescribing. The goal is …

This study looks at how ketamine causes feelings of dissociation (feeling detached from yourself or reality). Researchers will give ketamine to 120 psychiatric inpatients and measure their dissociative symptoms using a standard scale. The goal is to understand the brain circuits …

This study aims to find biological markers in the blood that may help explain brain development disorders like autism, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Researchers will compare children with and without these conditions to identify unique patterns. Up to 500 children will participate …

This study tests a system called PRPP that helps occupational therapists understand how cognitive problems affect daily tasks in older adults with psychiatric disorders. Researchers want to see if using this system leads to better decisions about keeping people safe at home inste…

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 fill out surveys about their mental health, sexual behaviors, and stress related to being gay. The s…

This study uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to map brain circuits in 180 adults with depression, OCD, anxiety, or schizophrenia. Participants receive accelerated TMS over two days while completing behavioral tests and questionnaires. The goal is to understand which br…

This research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation 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 find disease subtypes and…

This study is testing whether brain scans can predict how well people respond to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for depression, insomnia, and social anxiety. Researchers will scan the brains of 150 participants before they start 12 weeks of online therapy. The…

This study is working to create and improve tests that measure thinking skills, memory, and social understanding. Researchers will test these tools on 300 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with conditions like dementia or psychiatric disorders. The goal is to make…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric care teams to talk about sexual health with young patients (ages 15 and up) increases those conversations. Researchers will survey 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders about their sexual health and any side effects from…