Rhode Island Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Brain pacemaker trial aims to tame severe OCD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (like a pacemaker for the brain) can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with medication. Four participants will have electrodes implanted and receive stimulation at one of two brain area…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New therapy aims to lift depression in HIV-Positive teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an enhanced version of depression treatment (COMBEX) for youth aged 15-24 with HIV. It combines therapy, medication management, and extra support strategies to improve mood and HIV care. Researchers will compare it to standard combination therapy over 72 weeks in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a simple quality check boost HIV testing in busy ERs?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a quality improvement method called SAIA to help emergency departments in Kenya offer more HIV tests to people who often miss out, like men, teens, and key populations. Researchers will compare hospitals that use SAIA with those that don't, measuring how many pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC