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Clinical trials sponsored by Butler Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a gentle brain zapper curb opioid cravings?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce opioid cravings and prevent relapse. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) version in 100 adults with opioid use disorder who recently started medication like bupreno…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to get older HIV patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests three approaches to help older adults with HIV become more physically active: one-on-one coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome barriers like low motivation or pain, and a Fitbit-based social support program. About 196 participants will wear a Fitbit …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can watching Peers' stories ease chronic pain in seniors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-week video program called Reclaim Your Day, where older adults with chronic pain watch peers share how they cope and improve their lives. 100 participants aged 55+ will be randomly assigned to watch either these peer stories or general health videos. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can yoga lift teen depression? new study tests it against talk therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a yoga program can help ease depression symptoms in teenagers, compared to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers will recruit 96 teens aged 12-18 with elevated depressive symptoms across two sites in Boston and Columbus. Participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can yoga and kindness training lift Women's mood after trauma?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program combining yoga and mindful self-compassion can help women who have experienced interpersonal violence and feel distressed. About 48 women will be randomly assigned to either the yoga program or a general women's wellbeing education group. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Mindfulness may rewire depressed brains, small study hints
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can improve how the brain controls emotions in people with mild depression symptoms. 76 adults with depression in remission will be randomly assigned to either MBCT or a wellness program. Researchers will use …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC