Shanghai Mental Health Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Shanghai Mental Health Center, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to curb meth cravings: new trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called targeted temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) aimed at the caudate nucleus. The goal is to reduce drug cravings and improve decision-making in 60 adults with methamphetamine use disorder. Participants will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music as medicine: new study tests if tunes can curb Self-Harm in teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether music therapy can help children and teenagers with mood disorders who also hurt themselves (called non-suicidal self-injury, or NSSI). About 54 participants will take part, and researchers will use questionnaires, brain scans, and electrical brain acti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a chinese herbal formula boost depression treatment?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether Compound Ciwujia Granules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can help reduce depression symptoms in people with a specific syndrome (heart-spleen deficiency). About 60 adults with major depressive disorder will take either the granules or a placebo t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Sound waves against alcohol cravings: new ultrasound therapy tested
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive ultrasound treatment on the brain can lower cravings and help prevent relapse in people with alcohol use disorder. About 40 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the real ultrasound or a fake (sham) treatment, and neither they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict suicide in mood disorder patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will survey 25,000 people in China with mood disorders like bipolar disorder or major depression. Researchers want to understand what factors increase the risk of suicide or self-harm. They will follow 1,000 participants for one year to see if their predictions hold tr…
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC