Wayne State University
Clinical trials sponsored by Wayne State University, explained in plain language.
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Sit still, get fit? VR may mimic exercise for Pre-Diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching virtual reality (VR) scenes that mimic exercise can produce real health benefits in people who are sedentary and have pre-diabetes. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and walking ability after repeated VR sessions. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New drug may let kids with hemophilia play sports with fewer bleeds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a newer medication called Emicizumab works better than the standard Factor VIII treatment to prevent bleeding in children and teens with hemophilia A who play sports. Participants must be between 6 and 19 years old, have moderate or severe hemophilia A…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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CBD and talk therapy: a new combo for anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a CBD medication (Epidiolex) to cognitive behavioral therapy helps adults with generalized anxiety disorder feel less anxious. About 90 people will take either CBD or a placebo alongside therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the combination im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 22:09 UTC
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Can augmented reality boost PTSD therapy for veterans?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding augmented reality (AR) to standard exposure therapy helps U.S. military personnel with PTSD feel better. Forty veterans or active-duty members will be split into two groups: one gets AR-enhanced therapy, the other gets standard therapy alone. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug silence Blast-Induced ringing in the ears?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether etanercept, a drug used for arthritis, can reduce the severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) caused by blast or noise exposure or traumatic brain injury. About 88 adults with moderate to severe tinnitus will receive either etanercept or a placebo (sal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Fighting depression and addiction: can peer support be the answer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether trained peer recovery specialists can effectively deliver a depression treatment called Behavioral Activation to people with both depression and substance use disorder. The goal is to improve access to mental health care for low-income individuals. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study aims to uncover the dangers of mixing opioids and Anti-Anxiety drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 120 people who use opioids, benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Valium), or both, to understand why they mix these drugs and how it affects their health. Researchers will use interviews, questionnaires, and computer tasks to measure mood, thinking, and behavi…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Researchers probe brain effects of Opioid-Benzo mix
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how using opioids (like morphine) and benzodiazepines (like Xanax) together affects mood, anxiety, and thinking skills. About 24 adults with past use of these drugs will take part in a lab experiment where they receive different combinations of the drugs or a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:42 UTC