Boston University Charles River Campus
Clinical trials sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, explained in plain language.
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Walk to the beat, ditch the pain: music may soothe sore knees
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether walking to music or a metronome can help reduce pain and change how muscles work in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. About 20 adults with knee pain will try three different walking conditions: with music, with a metronome, and without any sound…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:02 UTC
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Zap your memory: new brain stimulation trial aims to sharpen aging minds
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive, drug-free brain stimulation method called tACS to improve memory in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will use EEG to personalize the stimulation in real time, targeting brain networks that support memory. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:02 UTC
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One online session aims to ease OCD caregiver burden
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a single, self-guided online session designed to reduce stress and unhelpful behaviors in caregivers of people with OCD. The program aims to be more accessible than traditional treatments by removing barriers like cost and travel. Researchers will enroll 110 care…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to keep women with HIV from falling through the cracks in cervical cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study works with 80 women with HIV in South Africa who have had an abnormal Pap smear. Researchers will interview patients and providers to understand why some women miss follow-up appointments. Based on what they learn, they will create a support program and test if it help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Brain zaps may restore aging eyesight, early study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether age-related vision problems are caused by changes in brain wave patterns. Researchers will use noninvasive brain stimulation to try to restore these patterns and improve how older adults see contrast and 3D motion. The study involves 240 healt…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's speech secrets in stuttering and dyslexia study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the brain uses feedback to control speech in 90 adults aged 18-50, including people who stutter, have dyslexia, and those with typical speech. Participants will do speech tasks, have MRI scans, and receive mild brain stimulation to understand differences i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC