Rhode Island Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New approach aims to lift depression in youth with HIV
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve depression treatment for young people (ages 15-24) living with HIV. Researchers will compare an enhanced version of a proven therapy program to a standard version across eight clinics. The goal is to see if the enhanced program leads to better, longer-l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tested for most severe OCD cases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis is a small, early-stage study to see if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with other treatments. Four participants will have a device implanted to deliver mild electrical pulses to two different …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Emergency room HIV testing push aims to reach undiagnosed kenyans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new program designed to get more people tested for HIV when they visit emergency rooms in Kenya. It focuses on reaching groups that often miss regular testing, like men and young adults. Researchers will compare hospitals using the new program to those usi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC