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Clinical trials sponsored by Mclean Hospital, explained in plain language.
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One-Day brain zaps: a new hope for stubborn depression?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single day of accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can reduce depressive symptoms in adults with treatment-resistant depression. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of two active TMS protocols—targeting the precuneus or the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 15-minute chat ease new parents' darkest thoughts?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany new parents experience unwanted, distressing thoughts about harming their baby, yet these are often overlooked and cause shame. This trial tests whether a single 15-30 minute session of psychoeducation can help parents reinterpret these thoughts and reduce their impact. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your phone could soon sense when you're down and offer help — study tests app for early psychosis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether smartphone sensors can detect when someone with early psychosis is feeling anxious or depressed and then offer a short mindfulness or psychoeducation exercise. Ten adults aged 18–50 with early psychosis and mild mood symptoms will use the app for 10 w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's wiring to supercharge depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a quick, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called iTBS works in people with depression. Researchers will measure brain activity before and after stimulation in 100 participants (healthy volunteers and those with depression) using EEG and M…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 12-week program help families support recovery? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a 12-week one-on-one support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting a loved one who recently finished substance use treatment. About 18 participants will attend weekly telehealth sessions and complete surveys and interviews. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can writing about trauma reduce PTSD and cravings in addiction treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a brief writing therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) works for people with both PTSD and substance use disorders who are in residential treatment. About 108 participants will either do WET or neutral writing alongside their usual care. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC