Rhode Island Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to lift depression in HIV-positive youth
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares an enhanced depression treatment (medication management plus cognitive behavioral therapy) to a standard version for 130 youth aged 15-24 with HIV. The goal is to see if the enhanced approach improves depression symptoms and HIV viral control over 72 weeks. Pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for OCD: tiny trial hopes to quiet obsessions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) in two specific brain areas can help people with severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Four adults with very severe OCD will receive DBS in each area in a blinded crossover design. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Emergency room HIV testing boosted by new systems strategy in kenya
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called HEATED-SAIA to improve HIV testing and care in emergency departments across three counties in Kenya. It focuses on reaching men, adolescents, and key populations who often miss testing. The trial will compare hospitals using the program to those …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC