Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Douglas Mental Health University Institute, explained in plain language.
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Sleep pill could stop Alzheimer's before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a prescription sleep medication called daridorexant might help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see if the drug helps clear harmful proteins from the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's development. The trial includes 240 people who …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Brain zapping breakthrough: new hope for Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a quick, 5-day brain stimulation therapy for people with schizophrenia who struggle with low motivation, lack of emotion, and social withdrawal. 75 participants will get either real or fake (placebo) stimulation. The goal is to see if this faster approach is safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC