University Of California, Berkeley
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of California, Berkeley, explained in plain language.
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Memory tricks may unlock better sleep for seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program that helps people aged 50 and older remember and use sleep-improving strategies. Participants have sleep or body-clock problems and mild memory issues. The goal is to see if better memory for treatment leads to better sleep, daily function, and life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Digital therapy study aims to help Spanish-Speakers with depression and anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test a Spanish-language digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (SilverCloud) for 213 Latino adults in San Francisco with depression or anxiety. Participants will either use the program on their own or with support from a peer. The goal is to see if the progr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Sweat it out to speak again: exercise trial targets aphasia recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-intensity exercise program can improve language, thinking, and physical health in people with aphasia after a stroke. About 120 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will be randomly assigned to either a high-intensity or low-intensity grou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:52 UTC
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Eating on a schedule may tame bipolar mood swings
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating only during certain hours of the day (time-restricted eating) can help people with bipolar disorder feel better. About 150 adults who are already on medication for bipolar disorder will track their eating, sleep, and mood for two weeks, then fol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Doctors' past views may skew skin diagnoses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how seeing one skin image after another can change a doctor's judgment. Researchers want to find out if what doctors saw before affects their decisions on the current image, which could lead to mistakes. Over 10,000 people, including doctors and untrained volu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Magic mushroom Compound's effect on sight revealed in brain study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, changes what people see and how their brains process visual information. Researchers will give healthy adults different doses of psilocybin and use brain scans to measure activity while they do visual t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can cheap home cooling save lives in Bangladesh's heat?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests if installing cooling equipment in low-income homes in Bangladesh can reduce heat stress and improve health. About 1,500 participants will have sensors placed inside and outside their homes and wear monitors to track heart rate, sleep, and other health measures. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound may rewire aging brains, study hints
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, affects brain structure and function in healthy adults aged 60 to 85. Participants will take a dose ranging from micro to moderate-high and undergo MRI scans to measure changes. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:23 UTC