Wayne State University
Clinical trials sponsored by Wayne State University, explained in plain language.
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VR workout without moving: a game changer for the sedentary?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching virtual reality (VR) scenes that mimic exercise can produce real health benefits in people who are sedentary and have prediabetes. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, walking endurance, and other markers after repeated VR sessions. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:49 UTC
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New drug may let kids with hemophilia play sports with fewer bleeds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a newer medication called Emicizumab works better than the standard Factor VIII treatment to prevent bleeding in children and teens with hemophilia A who play sports. Participants must be between 6 and 19 years old, have moderate or severe hemophilia A…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug silence Blast-Induced ringing in the ears?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether etanercept, a drug that blocks inflammation, can reduce the severity of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) caused by blast or noise exposure or traumatic brain injury. About 88 adults with moderate to severe tinnitus will receive either the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:03 UTC
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Healing war wounds: can AR boost PTSD therapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding augmented reality (AR) to standard exposure therapy helps U.S. military personnel with PTSD feel better. Forty veterans or active-duty members will be split into two groups: one gets AR-enhanced therapy, the other gets therapy alone. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:58 UTC
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Peers as therapists: a new hope for depression in addiction recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether trained peer recovery specialists can effectively deliver a type of talk therapy (Behavioral Activation) to help with depression in people also dealing with substance use disorder. The goal is to make mental health care more accessible for low-income indi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:55 UTC
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CBD and talk therapy: a new combo for anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a CBD medication (Epidiolex) to cognitive behavioral therapy helps adults with generalized anxiety disorder feel less anxious. About 90 people will take either CBD or a placebo alongside therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the combination im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study digs into deadly drug combo: opioids and benzodiazepines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why people abuse opioids and benzodiazepines together, which greatly increases the risk of overdose and death. Researchers will interview and test 120 adults in Wayne County who use these drugs. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to better …
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:48 UTC
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Scientists probe brain effects of opioid and Anti-Anxiety drug combo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how using opioids (like morphine) and benzodiazepines (like Xanax) together changes mood, anxiety, and thinking skills. Researchers will give 24 volunteers different combinations of these drugs and measure their effects. The goal is to better understand the ri…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC