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Clinical trials sponsored by Washington State University, explained in plain language.
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Your playlist might be the key to beating stress in recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether listening to music can help young adults (ages 18-35) manage stress during their first year of recovery from alcohol use disorder. Researchers will use a smartphone app and a wearable device to detect stress in real time and suggest calming music. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:24 UTC
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Brain zaps for addiction: new study tests TMS to boost recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with opioid or alcohol use disorder reduce cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and improve engagement in therapy. Sixty adults enrolled in an intensive outpatient rehab program will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Scientists to test how pot affects memory and stress in regular users
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a moderate dose of THC (the active part of cannabis) affects mood, stress, and thinking in people who use cannabis at least once a week. Ninety adults will take part in two sessions where they vape either real cannabis or a placebo, then complete memory an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Losing sleep could be messing with your insulin
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how not getting enough sleep and having a messed-up body clock can make it harder for your body to use insulin properly, which can lead to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will test 24 healthy adults aged 18-45 in a controlled lab setting to see ho…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC