Boston University Charles River Campus
Clinical trials sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps could ease OCD in days, new study shows
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method for people with OCD. The treatment uses gentle electrical currents guided by brain wave recordings to target a key brain region. The goal is to reduce OCD symptoms quickly (within five days) and keep them lower for up …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC
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Remote Mind-Body program aims to ease knee pain without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 10-week telehealth program combining exercise and mindfulness can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 66 adults aged 50 and older with persistent knee pain will participate entirely from home. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New study aims to help hearing-aid users hear in crowded rooms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three ways to improve how hearing-aid users understand speech in noisy, multi-person settings. Researchers will compare hearing with and without hearing aids in 220 adults with normal hearing or hearing loss. The goal is to find better hearing-aid settings that m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Brain zap study reveals secrets of speech in Parkinson's and tremor patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how two brain circuits involved in movement and speech work when people learn new sound sequences. Researchers will temporarily turn deep brain stimulation (DBS) on or off in 80 adults with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor while they perform speech task…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:46 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost memory in Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether personalized brain stimulation can improve memory in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use non-invasive techniques to synchronize brain rhythms. The goal is to understand how Alzheimer's affects memory and to develop drug-free trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of stuttering and speech loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the brain processes involved in planning and producing speech in people who stutter, those with primary progressive aphasia, and fluent speakers. Researchers will use speech tasks, functional MRI, and non-invasive brain stimulation to compare how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC