New York State Psychiatric Institute

This study tests whether mobile phone messages and voice calls can help prevent HIV and improve mental health in 200 teens aged 15-19 in Uganda. Participants receive either the mobile program or standard care. The program includes info on HIV prevention, mental health checks, and…

This study looks at whether D-serine, a natural brain chemical, can help adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder learn and think better. About 60 participants will take D-serine for 16 weeks while doing a program that measures how well their brains can change and ad…

This study planned to work with Black churches to teach people about opioid overdose and how to use naloxone, a life-saving medicine. The goal was to reduce stigma and make sure more people know how to help during an overdose. However, the study was withdrawn before any participa…

This study looks at how to better prevent relapse in people with anorexia nervosa after they leave the hospital. Researchers will test different parts of a treatment package to see which ones help people maintain a healthy weight and change unhealthy habits. The goal is to find t…

This study looks at how low doses of ketamine change brain activity and psychiatric symptoms in 35 healthy volunteers. Participants receive two identical ketamine infusions at least a week apart while their brain scans and symptom ratings are collected. The goal is to better unde…

This study aims to build a learning healthcare system for OnTrackNY, a program that provides coordinated specialty care to adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) who have experienced psychosis for less than two years. The goal is to improve treatment by collecting data, engagi…

This study looks at what happens when people use cannabis every day for pain. Researchers will give 100 regular cannabis users different types of cannabis (with varying THC and CBD levels) over 15 days in a hospital setting. They will measure pain sensitivity, how much people lik…

This study looks at how air pollution a mother breathes during pregnancy might affect her child's brain development and risk for ADHD. Researchers will use brain scans (MRI) in 182 Puerto Rican children to track changes over time. The goal is to understand the role of inflammatio…