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Clinical trials sponsored by Washington State University, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps for addiction: new study tests TMS to boost recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can improve recovery in 60 adults with opioid and alcohol use disorder. Participants will receive TMS alongside their usual treatment program. The goal is to see if TMS reduces cravings, withdrawal sym…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:28 UTC
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Your playlist might be the key to beating stress in recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether listening to music can help young adults (ages 18-35) manage stress during their first year of recovery from alcohol use disorder. Researchers will use a smartphone app and a wearable device to detect stress in real time and suggest calming music. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Lack of sleep may trigger diabetes risk, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how losing sleep and having out-of-sync body clocks can make it harder for the body to use insulin properly, a condition called insulin resistance. Researchers will test 48 healthy adults aged 18-45 to see how the stress hormone cortisol affects this process. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Cannabis study to reveal how THC impacts memory and stress
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a moderate dose of THC (the active part of cannabis) affects mood, stress, and thinking in adults who use cannabis at least once a week. Ninety participants will each have two lab sessions—one with active cannabis and one with a placebo—and complete memory…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC