Nader Pouratian
Clinical trials sponsored by Nader Pouratian, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps guided by scans: a new hope for untreatable depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Instead of targeting a fixed brain region, the researchers use advanced MRI scans to tailor the stimulation to each person's brain n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nader Pouratian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker could tame tough OCD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with other treatments. Ten participants will have a device implanted in their brain and be randomly assigned to receive real or sham stimulation. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nader Pouratian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Four brain chips could let paralyzed people control computers with thought alone
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new brain-computer interface called MindEx that uses four small chips implanted in the brain to help people with severe paralysis control a computer or tablet just by thinking. The goal is to improve independence and quality of life by allowing users to type, p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nader Pouratian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC