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Clinical trials sponsored by Butler Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a fitbit and phone coaching help women with depression stay sober?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle physical activity program, supported by a Fitbit and phone counseling, can help women with depression who are in alcohol treatment reduce their risk of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive the full program or just a Fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking away from weed: exercise program aims to cut cannabis use in pregnancy
Prevention OngoingThis pilot study is testing a lifestyle physical activity program to help pregnant women cut down on cannabis use. The study includes 50 pregnant women aged 18 and older who used cannabis at least once a week before pregnancy and want to stop. Participants will be guided to incre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease serious mental illness? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding group mindfulness-based therapy to usual treatment helps people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. Researchers will randomly assign 160 patients to either usual care alone or usual care plus min…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Mindfulness may rewire depressed brains, small study hints
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC