Wayne State University
Clinical trials sponsored by Wayne State University, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple nutrient boost baby brain development in all pregnancies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving choline supplements to pregnant women who do not drink alcohol can improve their babies' brain development and growth. Half the women receive a choline drink and half receive a placebo, and researchers measure infant memory, weight, and head size. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple nutrient shield babies from Alcohol's harm in the womb?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving choline supplements to pregnant women who drink heavily can reduce the negative effects of alcohol on their baby's growth and brain development. Choline is an essential nutrient that supports cell membranes and brain function. The trial compares da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may let kids with hemophilia play sports safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether Emicizumab, a newer drug, prevents bleeding during sports better than standard Factor VIII in children with moderate to severe hemophilia A. About 72 kids aged 6 to 19 who already play sports and take one of these drugs will be followed. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality may mimic exercise benefits for sedentary people
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching virtual reality (VR) cycling videos can produce exercise-like benefits in 48 sedentary adults with prediabetes or high blood pressure. Participants will either do 20 minutes of real cycling or watch VR cycling, and researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Veterans with PTSD to test cannabis as a treatment for suicidal thoughts
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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 Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital parenting Check-Up tame toddler tantrums?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a technology-based program called the Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) for parents of children aged 2 to 5 with challenging behavior. Fifty parents from a Detroit pediatric clinic serving low-income families will be randomly assigned to either the program…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Parenting app put to the test: can it tame toddler tantrums and ease stress?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a technology-based program called the Parenting Young Children Check-up (PYCC) for parents of children ages 2 to 5 with challenging behaviors. The program includes an initial check-up, text messages, and a website. Researchers will compare families who receive th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can peer coaches help beat depression and addiction?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether peer recovery specialists—people who have themselves recovered from mental health or substance use problems—can effectively deliver a therapy called behavioral activation to reduce depression and substance use. The trial will enroll 250 low-income adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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CBD boosts talk therapy for anxiety? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a low or moderate dose of FDA-approved cannabidiol (Epidiolex) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps adults with generalized anxiety disorder more than CBT plus a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity related to emo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug silence Blast-Induced tinnitus?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether etanercept, a drug that blocks inflammation, 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 the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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AR goggles join the fight against PTSD in veterans
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding augmented reality (AR) to standard exposure therapy helps U.S. military personnel with PTSD more than therapy alone. Forty veterans or active-duty members will be split into two groups: one gets traditional therapy plus AR, the other gets therapy o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Timing of painkillers may prevent breathing trouble after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why opioid and Anti-Anxiety drug mix is so deadly
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 120 people who are already in treatment for abusing opioids and/or benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs). Researchers want to understand why people use these drugs together, which greatly raises the risk of overdose and death. Participants will complete in…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Small study probes brain effects of mixing opioids and benzodiazepines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how opioids (morphine) and benzodiazepines (alprazolam) affect mood, anxiety, and thinking when taken alone or together. Researchers will give 24 people with a history of using these drugs single doses in a lab and measure their responses. The goal is to und…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC