Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Douglas Mental Health University Institute, explained in plain language.
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Could a sleep pill ward off Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daridorexant, a sleep medication, can help the brain clear proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. The trial includes 240 adults without dementia, regardless of sleep issues. Participants take the drug or a placebo nightly for one year, and researchers me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Brain zaps for schizophrenia: new study tests quick fix for motivation loss
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a quick, 5-day brain stimulation treatment for the 'negative symptoms' of schizophrenia, like low motivation and social withdrawal. 75 adults with stable schizophrenia will get either real or fake (placebo) stimulation. The goal is to see if this approach is safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Brain scans reveal what happens when cannabis users with psychosis go cold turkey
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stopping cannabis use for 28 days changes brain activity and memory in people with psychosis and in cannabis users without psychosis. Participants are randomly assigned to either quit cannabis or continue using, and undergo brain scans before and after the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC