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Clinical trials sponsored by Mclean Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple writing exercise ease PTSD and cravings?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a short writing treatment for PTSD, can help people who also have substance use disorder (SUD) while they are in residential treatment. About 108 participants will either do WET or neutral writing sessions, plus their us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Could a single day of brain zaps and a pill curb suicidal urges in BPD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new one-day treatment for adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who have recent suicidal thoughts. The treatment combines a medication (D-cycloserine) with up to 20 short sessions of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over a single …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New study aims to help the helpers of substance use recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week one-on-one support program for people who care for a loved one recently treated for substance use. Researchers want to see if the program is easy to complete and if participants find it helpful. About 18 adults will join weekly telehealth sessions and c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:31 UTC
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Your phone could know when You're down: new study tests Sensor-Timed therapy for psychosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smartphone sensors can detect moments of low mood in people with early psychosis and deliver brief mental health exercises at the right time. Ten adults with psychosis and mild depression or anxiety will use a special app for 10 weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC