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Clinical trials sponsored by Wayne State University, explained in plain language.
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Can cannabis help veterans overcome PTSD? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding cannabis to standard talk therapy can help veterans with PTSD feel less anxious, depressed, or suicidal. About 280 veterans who have used cannabis before but not recently will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, brain act…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain training may ease OCD and PTSD symptoms while you wait for therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a brain-training method called neurofeedback to see if it can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms feel better overall. Twenty adults on a therapy waitlist will try the training, and researchers will check for ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Veterans with PTSD to test cannabis as a treatment for suicidal thoughts
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether cannabis can help veterans who have PTSD and thoughts of suicide. About 500 veterans who have used cannabis in the past year will take part. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, and suicide risk over time using interviews and question…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a 2-minute video save more lives? police test new AED training
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a brief training video can boost police officers' confidence and willingness to use an AED (a device that shocks the heart) during cardiac arrest, especially on women. About 30 officers will take surveys before and after watching the video. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can brain zaps curb opioid cravings? small study to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how stress and brain stimulation affect thinking and opioid cravings in 20 people with opioid use disorder who are not seeking treatment. Participants will receive either real or fake brain stimulation (rTMS) and a stress-inducing drug or placebo. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Timing of painkillers may prevent breathing trouble after surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will monitor 52 adults after surgery to see if the timing of opioid painkillers affects breathing problems. Participants will wear a noninvasive breathing monitor in the recovery room. The goal is to find a link between when opioids are given and drops in breathing fun…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC