Boston University Charles River Campus
Clinical trials sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can a 29-Session coaching program boost employment for people with psychiatric disabilities? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- 20-minute web tool could ease OCD caregiver burden Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New study aims to keep women with HIV on track for cervical cancer treatment Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Could breathing tricks flush waste from the brain? scientists put the idea to the test. Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- New hearing aid tweaks aim to cut through the chatter Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
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A phone app and a counselor take on the twin troubles of rural pain and drinking
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a brief counseling session followed by an 8-week smartphone program can help rural adults who drink heavily and live with chronic pain. Participants are recruited online and complete all study steps through videoconferencing. After a first assessment, the…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple packaging change help more children get the nutrients they need?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving caregivers a weekly bulk container (7-day supply) versus daily single-use sachets (1-day supply) of a nutrient supplement improves how much children actually consume. About 500 caregivers of children aged 6-24 months in northern Ghana will try both…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walk to the beat: could music be the key to softer steps for knee pain?
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. Twenty adults with knee pain will walk under different conditions—with music, with a metronome, or without either—while researc…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple cough exercise restore strength after head and neck cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a cough skill training program can help people with head and neck cancer cough more effectively. Participants practice voluntary coughs using a handheld device during sessions and at home. The goal is to see if the training is feasible and if it improves …
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 6-Week course boost quality of life after brain injury?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week group training program, designed for managing chronic conditions, can help adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) feel more confident and improve their quality of life. Participants will take part in a virtual community-based course and report …
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to preserve memory — a precision approach puts it to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a noninvasive technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in healthy adults aged 65 and older. The stimulation is personalized to each person's unique brain rhythms and delivered through electrodes on th…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A minute of mindfulness may reset the body's stress clock
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether brief, standardized mindfulness instructions—like focusing on the breath—can change how quickly the body recovers from everyday stressors. Adults in the U.S. will wear a wrist sensor and answer smartphone surveys several times a day for up to four weeks, t…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC