Laureate Institute For Brain Research, Inc.

This study explores whether a keto-like supplement can change how the brain responds to positive and negative experiences in people with moderate to severe depression. 75 adults will take either the supplement or a placebo three times daily for 8 weeks, and undergo brain scans an…

This study tests whether a gentle ultrasound treatment can help calm overactive brain circuits linked to PTSD. Sixty-six frontline healthcare workers with PTSD symptoms will receive either real or fake ultrasound to the brain's cingulate cortex. Researchers will measure changes i…

This study looks at whether recalling a positive memory can improve mood and decision-making in 80 adults with methamphetamine use disorder who are in treatment. Participants will do computer tasks and brain scans before and after remembering a happy event or a neutral one. The g…

This study looks at how people with anorexia nervosa perceive their bodies and whether improving body awareness can reduce body image distress. About 102 participants will try either floatation therapy or watch videos, both combined with mindfulness training. The goal is to under…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand why people with bipolar disorder experience unstable moods. Researchers will compare 72 adults—some with bipolar disorder and some healthy—while they recall personal memories and practice boosting positive feelings. The goal is to …

This study explores why some people with depression don't get better with standard treatments. Researchers will use low-intensity focused ultrasound to temporarily change activity in specific brain connections in 140 adults with treatment-resistant depression. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how the brain and immune system react differently in people with major depression compared to healthy volunteers. Participants receive a substance that briefly activates the immune system, and researchers measure brain activity, mood changes, and immune marker…

This study looks at how the brain handles threats in people with depression, anxiety, or both. About 165 adults will take a single dose of an anti-anxiety drug or a placebo and then have their brain activity measured with MRI and eye-blink tests. The goal is to find differences i…

This study uses low-intensity focused ultrasound to safely and temporarily change how different parts of the brain communicate in healthy volunteers. Researchers will test different doses to see which has the strongest effect on brain networks linked to mood and anxiety. The goal…