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This 12-week study is for people who completed a previous trial of the ketogenic diet for first-episode bipolar disorder. Researchers want to see if the diet can improve symptoms like depression, mania, and psychosis, as well as brain energy metabolism and insulin resistance. Abo…

This study investigates whether using an electronic cigarette, along with a nicotine patch, can lessen smokers' automatic reactions to smoking-related cues like seeing someone smoke or smelling cigarette smoke. The researchers will measure these reactions through questionnaires, …

This study tests a small, wearable patch called LabPatch-alcohol that sticks to the skin like a Band-Aid and measures alcohol levels in the fluid just beneath the skin. Researchers compare these readings to standard blood alcohol tests to see how accurate the patch is. The goal i…

This study tests whether a structured conversation between people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners can reduce difficult symptoms like agitation and depression. The idea is that when care partners better understand the person's everyday preference…

This small, early-stage study tested a high-CBD, low-THC liquid spray for 8 weeks in 12 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's who also had significant anxiety or agitation. The goal was to see if the treatment could reduce these behavioral sy…

This study looks at how childhood abuse and neglect change the brain in women with PTSD or dissociative identity disorder. Researchers will use MRI scans and cognitive tests to measure brain activity related to attention, emotions, and feelings of detachment. The goal is to bette…

This study looks at how low field magnetic stimulation changes brain activity in older adults (age 60+) with bipolar depression. Forty participants receive both real and sham (fake) stimulation on separate days, with brain scans taken before and after each session. The goal is to…

This study looks at how people who have had major depression in the past make decisions when faced with choices that involve risk or reward. Researchers use brain scans (MRI) and computer tasks to understand which brain areas are involved. The goal is to find patterns that might …

This study was designed to test whether a drug called lorcaserin could help people with cocaine dependence by rebalancing serotonin in the brain. Researchers planned to use brain scans to see if the drug reduced cravings and impulsivity. However, the study was withdrawn before en…

This study aimed to see if a drug called LY-2940094 could protect healthy adults from developing depression- or anxiety-like symptoms after stress. Researchers planned to give the drug to participants and then measure their brain responses to rewards and fear. However, the trial …