Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Clinical trials sponsored by Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, explained in plain language.
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Could flickering lights and sounds slow Alzheimer's? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special light and sound device used at home for 6 months can help people with mild Alzheimer's. The device uses a 40Hz frequency to boost brain waves, which in animal studies reduced harmful protein buildup and improved memory. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:33 UTC
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Could flickering lights and sounds ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether gentle light, sound, and touch stimulation can safely change brain activity in people with mild Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure brain waves before, during, and after stimulation to see if it boosts helpful gamma waves. The goal is to find…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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MIT tests CBD as a quick fix for social anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of the CBD drug Epidiolex can reduce anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder. Researchers will measure self-reported anxiety, stress hormones, and brain activity during a stressful speaking task. The study involves 50 adults aged 18-5…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Mind-Controlled bionic leg helps amputees walk naturally
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a smart prosthetic leg that uses muscle signals from the user's thigh to control the knee and ankle. Ten adults with above-knee amputations will try the bionic leg on flat ground, stairs, and other real-world tasks. Researchers will measure how well users control…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:37 UTC
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Could flickering lights and tones protect brains in down syndrome?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether gentle light, sound, and vibration can safely change brain waves in adults with Down syndrome, who have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will measure brain activity with EEG during a single 30-60 minute session. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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MIT study scans brains under pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how experiencing a stressful social situation changes brain activity in healthy adults. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to compare people who go through a stress test with those who do not. The goal is to understand the brain's response to social stres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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MIT tests flickering lights and sounds to boost brain waves in Alzheimer's fight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive device using light and sound at a specific frequency (gamma) can change brain activity in healthy adults and people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use brain scans and tests to measure effects and safety during a single visit.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC