Search Clinical Trials
Before medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or before certain therapy methods are widely accepted as effective, they are tested on people who volunteer to participate in a clinical trial.
Organizations across the country are looking for people like you to take part in their research studies. The list of studies below have been selected from ClinicalTrials.gov based on their inclusion of one or more of the following terms: anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is supportive of research that is conducted through clinical trials. Participating in research can potentially help change the mental health outcomes for you and others who suffer anxiety, depression, and related disorders. You may learn about new interventions/treatments that are being considered.
Read this ADAA blog about things to know and questions to ask before committing to a clinical trial.
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Safety and Tolerability of Open-Labeled Iloperidone in Adolescents
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Schizophrenia
Bipolar I Disorder
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of iloperidone in adolescent patients with
schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder for up to 52 weeks of treatment. expand
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of iloperidone in adolescent patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder for up to 52 weeks of treatment. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2023 |
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exercise Training in Adolescents At-Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Colorado State University
Insulin Resistance
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorder in Adolescence
The investigators are doing this study to learn more about how to prevent type 2 diabetes
in teenage girls. The purpose of this study is to find out if taking part in a
cognitive-behavioral therapy group, exercise training group, or a combination of
cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise trainin1 expand
The investigators are doing this study to learn more about how to prevent type 2 diabetes in teenage girls. The purpose of this study is to find out if taking part in a cognitive-behavioral therapy group, exercise training group, or a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise training groups, decreases stress, improves mood, increases physical activity and physical fitness, and decreases insulin resistance among teenagers at risk for diabetes. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2023 |
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Transdiagnostic Cognitive Biomarkers
University of Minnesota
Pain
Depression
The overall objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of identifying
transdiagnostic biomarkers of cognitive function mediated by neuromodulation of the
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex that are translatable across disease groups in order to
more accurately phenotype clusters of cogniti1 expand
The overall objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of identifying transdiagnostic biomarkers of cognitive function mediated by neuromodulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex that are translatable across disease groups in order to more accurately phenotype clusters of cognitive dysfunction. Completing behavioral paradigms with electrophysiology and TMS is a challenging frontier. This study focuses on the feasibility of such an endeavor for those with chronic pain or depression as well as healthy controls. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2022 |
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Test of Target Engagement of Ambiguity Aversion
Northwestern University
Intolerance of Uncertainty
Anxiety
Intolerance of Uncertainty; Anxiety
Depression, Anxiety
The present work aims to test whether a single session intervention alters ambiguity
aversion, both in terms of people's decision making and their brain responses to
ambiguous choices. expand
The present work aims to test whether a single session intervention alters ambiguity aversion, both in terms of people's decision making and their brain responses to ambiguous choices. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2025 |
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A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Major Depressive Disorder
X-NOVA2 is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to
evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner as a monotherapy
in adult participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) expand
X-NOVA2 is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner as a monotherapy in adult participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound of the Amygdala for Bipolar Disorder
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bipolar
The specific aim of this proposed study is to investigate the feasibility and therapeutic
potential of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) as a treatment for bipolar disorder
(BD). Specifically, the investigators will study the effects of amygdala tFUS on
corticolimbic activation during an emoti1 expand
The specific aim of this proposed study is to investigate the feasibility and therapeutic potential of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) as a treatment for bipolar disorder (BD). Specifically, the investigators will study the effects of amygdala tFUS on corticolimbic activation during an emotion regulation task in BD, the effects of amygdala tFUS on corticolimbic resting-state functional connectivity in BD, and explore the relationship between tFUS-associated changes in amygdala activity and mood symptoms. The investigators hypothesize that transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) of the amygdala will be associated with decreased amygdala activation and increased ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation during a modified version of the Multi-Source Interference Task (MSIT) paired with affective pictures from the International Affective Picture System (IAPS). The investigators also hypothesize that tFUS of the amygdala will be associated with increased resting-state functional connectivity between the amygdala and ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Finally, the investigators hypothesize that tFUS-associated reductions in amygdala activity could be positively correlated with reductions in depressive symptom scores and global improvement. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2024 |
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of AXS-05 Compared to Bupropion in Preventing the Relapse of Depre1
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Major Depressive Disorder
This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the
efficacy of AXS-05, compared to bupropion, in preventing the relapse of depressive
symptoms in subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have responded to treatment
with AXS-05. expand
This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the efficacy of AXS-05, compared to bupropion, in preventing the relapse of depressive symptoms in subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have responded to treatment with AXS-05. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2023 |
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My Wellbeing Guide: a Novel Tool for Managing Stress and Improving Quality of Life
Northwestern University
Cancer
Anxiety
Depressive Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation and effectiveness of the
psychosocial eHealth intervention, My Wellbeing Guide, on the proposed primary outcome,
depressive symptoms, in patients diagnosed with cancer who receive care at Northwestern
Medicine and the University of Miami He1 expand
The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation and effectiveness of the psychosocial eHealth intervention, My Wellbeing Guide, on the proposed primary outcome, depressive symptoms, in patients diagnosed with cancer who receive care at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Miami Health System. Eligible patients will be directly contacted by the study team for recruitment. The intervention includes cognitive behavioral therapy management strategies for health-related stress in the form of animated videos, interactive activities, and written content. The intervention will be delivered via an online application over an 7-week period. Intervention participants will also complete four assessments: baseline (at the beginning of the research study), post-intervention (7 weeks after baseline), a 6-month follow-up, and a 12-month follow up. Participants are randomized into either an intervention application (described above) or a control application (which will provide links to helpful resources for patients with cancer, such as the contact information for cancer support services at Northwestern University and the University of Miami, and the link to the National Cancer Institute website, and the American Cancer Society website.) Control participants will also complete four assessments: baseline (at the beginning of the research study), post-intervention (7 weeks after baseline), a 6-month follow-up, and a 12-month follow up. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2022 |
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Nebulized Ketamine for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in an Inpatient Setting
Theresa Jacob, PhD, MPH
Severe Depression
Moderate Depression
Ketamine
Midazolam
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
This is a double blind active placebo controlled clinical trial for individuals within an
inpatient setting with moderate to severe depression. The purpose of this study is to
assess if nebulized ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms. expand
This is a double blind active placebo controlled clinical trial for individuals within an inpatient setting with moderate to severe depression. The purpose of this study is to assess if nebulized ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Recovery With Virtual Psychological Intervention
Henry Ford Health System
Depression
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Mental Health Issue
The goal of this parallel arm prospective randomized control trial study is to compare
outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Surgery patients after
exposure to a virtual psychological intervention (VPI) versus standard care. The main
question the investigators are asking is i1 expand
The goal of this parallel arm prospective randomized control trial study is to compare outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Surgery patients after exposure to a virtual psychological intervention (VPI) versus standard care. The main question the investigators are asking is if virtual administration of psychological CBT modules will be an accessible and convenient vehicle to improve ACLR outcomes. Participants will be placed either into a treatment group receiving virtual modules of cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to standard of care ACLR surgery or the control group receiving only the standard of care ACLR surgery. The investigators hypothesize that ACLR patients in the VPI cohort will have improved return to sport and post operative outcomes compared to controls. Type: Interventional Start Date: Sep 2023 |
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Efficacy Trial of the CALM Intervention
UConn Health
Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
Excessive anxiety among elementary students is highly prevalent and associated with
impairment in academic, social, and behavioral functioning. The primary aim of this
project is to evaluate the initial efficacy of a brief nurse-delivered intervention
(CALM: Child Anxiety Learning Modules), relativ1 expand
Excessive anxiety among elementary students is highly prevalent and associated with impairment in academic, social, and behavioral functioning. The primary aim of this project is to evaluate the initial efficacy of a brief nurse-delivered intervention (CALM: Child Anxiety Learning Modules), relative to a credible comparison (CALM-R, relaxation skills only) and a waitlist control for reducing anxiety symptoms and improving education outcomes at post intervention and at a 1-year follow-up. In addition, the research team will assess the cost effectiveness of CALM versus CALM-R and the waitlist control and examine potential predictors, moderators, and mediators of CALM's impact on child outcomes based on the proposed theory of change. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2020 |
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Improving Preschool Outcomes by Addressing Maternal Depression in Head Start
Brown University
Maternal Depression
Within a research network of Head Start centers in Massachusetts, an efficacy trial of a
stepped-care intervention (SCI) to address maternal depression, using intervention
components that both prevent depression and help those in major depressive episode (MDE)
engage with care, will be conducted. B1 expand
Within a research network of Head Start centers in Massachusetts, an efficacy trial of a stepped-care intervention (SCI) to address maternal depression, using intervention components that both prevent depression and help those in major depressive episode (MDE) engage with care, will be conducted. Both the prevention and engagement components of the model have strong, supportive randomized trial evidence for both their efficacy and safety; but they have yet to be synthesized and tested within a coordinated intervention, applicable to a broad population base. Stepped-care interventions are commonly used in mental health service projects, in which the intensity or type of service is calibrated to the severity of illness. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2023 |
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Efficacy and Safety of a Proprietary Blend of Ashwagandha Root Extract (Aqueous) in Adult Men and W1
SF Research Institute, Inc.
Stress
Anxiety
This is a Multi-center, Multi-national, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-
Controlled three arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a Proprietary Blend of
Ashwagandha Root Extract (Aqueous) in Adult Men and Women with High Stress and Anxiety.
All eligible subjects who meet the1 expand
This is a Multi-center, Multi-national, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled three arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a Proprietary Blend of Ashwagandha Root Extract (Aqueous) in Adult Men and Women with High Stress and Anxiety. All eligible subjects who meet the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria will be part of the study. Subjects will be informed about the purpose of the study and signed informed consent will be taken. Subjects will be randomized to either one of the three treatment arms. Subjects will then be asked to either take one capsule containing the proprietary blend of Ashwagandha root extract or Ashwagandha root extract or Placebo orally twice daily with a glass of water for 8 weeks. The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of a proprietary blend of Ashwagandha root extract in adults experiencing stress and anxiety. The secondary objective is to compare the safety of a proprietary blend versus KSM-66 versus Placebo in adults experiencing stress and anxiety. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |
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Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Therapy for MTBI Related Headaches
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Headache
Depression
This study will assess the combined effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic
stimulation (rTMS) and telehealth based therapy in helping manage mild traumatic brain
injury (mTBI) related headaches. The investigators hypothesize that active rTMS combined
with telehealth therapy will provide1 expand
This study will assess the combined effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and telehealth based therapy in helping manage mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) related headaches. The investigators hypothesize that active rTMS combined with telehealth therapy will provide marked reduction in mTBI related headaches and symptoms in comparison to their placebo counterparts. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2022 |
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A Study of MACI in Patients Aged 10 to 17 Years With Symptomatic Chondral or Osteochondral Defects1
Vericel Corporation
Chondral Defect
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Articular Cartilage Defect
Articular Cartilage Disorder of Knee
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of MACIĀ® vs
arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of patients aged 10 to 17 years with
symptomatic articular chondral or osteochondral defects of the knee. expand
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of MACIĀ® vs arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of patients aged 10 to 17 years with symptomatic articular chondral or osteochondral defects of the knee. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2018 |
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InMotion - Telehealth Delivered Exercise Promotion to Treat Major Depression After TBI
University of Washington
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Depressive Disorder, Major
Clinical Depression
Mood Depressed
Physical Inactivity
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether the InMotion
intervention, delivered via telehealth (using a HIPAA-compliant video platform or phone),
which uses evidence-based behavioral and motivational counseling to increase daily
physical activity, is an effective treatme1 expand
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether the InMotion intervention, delivered via telehealth (using a HIPAA-compliant video platform or phone), which uses evidence-based behavioral and motivational counseling to increase daily physical activity, is an effective treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) for people who are at least one year out from sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The first aim is to compare the efficacy of the InMotion intervention to the waitlist control (WLC) condition on measures of depression severity and associated conditions in under-active adults with TBI and MDD. For the second aim the investigators plan to identify possible moderators of exercise treatment effects. The third aim will examine possible mediators of treatment outcome. In addition, the weekly dose of exercise, the extent to which exercise generates positive affect, and engagement in enjoyable or meaningful aspects of life will be explored. Type: Interventional Start Date: Nov 2023 |
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The Effects of Daily Polyvagal Exercises on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy
Dominican University New York
Stress
Anxiety
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether specific breathing exercises can
stimulate the polyvagal system and thus decrease stress in healthy students of physical
therapy. The hypothesis is that practicing daily polyvagal breathing exercises will
result in decreased stress/anxiety in phys1 expand
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether specific breathing exercises can stimulate the polyvagal system and thus decrease stress in healthy students of physical therapy. The hypothesis is that practicing daily polyvagal breathing exercises will result in decreased stress/anxiety in physical therapy students compared to the control group who will not be receiving any intervention. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2024 |
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Collaborative Care for Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
Kaiser Permanente
Depression
Anxiety
The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative care model
for primary care patients at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) with depression and/or
anxiety. Collaborative care uses evidence-based short-term treatments delivered to
patients over the phone. We will explore t1 expand
The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative care model for primary care patients at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) with depression and/or anxiety. Collaborative care uses evidence-based short-term treatments delivered to patients over the phone. We will explore the use of cost-efficient automated processes for patient outreach and follow-up, such as care pools of patients and using patient portal messaging, risk-based results routing to providers, and electronic health record (EHR) tools for patient tracking and outcome assessment. Using a cluster randomized design, we will compare results between clinics that are offering collaborative care to those that are not. Type: Observational Start Date: Mar 2023 |
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Neural Mechanisms of Family-Focused Treatment for Youth Depression
Boston University Charles River Campus
Childhood Depression
The goal of this interventional study is to compare the baseline neural mechanisms and
parenting in depressed and non-depressed children and to examine baseline neural
mechanisms and parenting as predictors of Family-Focused Treatment for
Childhood-Depression (FFT-CD) outcomes. The main questions i1 expand
The goal of this interventional study is to compare the baseline neural mechanisms and parenting in depressed and non-depressed children and to examine baseline neural mechanisms and parenting as predictors of Family-Focused Treatment for Childhood-Depression (FFT-CD) outcomes. The main questions it aims to answer are: - What are differences between depressed and non-depressed participants on baseline neural and parenting indicators? - Do baseline neural and parenting indicators predict response to FFT-CD? - Does change in parenting and neural functioning mediate change in depression from baseline to follow-up? Participants will: - complete baseline clinical measures - complete neuroimaging tasks via Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMR) - undergo a 12-session course of FFT-CD - complete follow up evaluations and neuroimaging Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2024 |
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Harlem Strong Mental Health Coalition
City University of New York, School of Public Health
Stress-related Problem
Depression, Anxiety
Mental Health Wellness
Addressing health disparities, especially in the face of coronavirus pandemic, requires
an integrated multi-sector equity-focused, community-based approach. This study will
examine the impact of Harlem Strong Community Mental Health Collaborative, a
community-wide multi-sectoral coalition in which1 expand
Addressing health disparities, especially in the face of coronavirus pandemic, requires an integrated multi-sector equity-focused, community-based approach. This study will examine the impact of Harlem Strong Community Mental Health Collaborative, a community-wide multi-sectoral coalition in which a health insurer works with a network of community-based organizations, medical providers, and behavioral health providers to engage in a network-wide implementation planning process to: (1) problem-solve financing, access, and quality of care barriers, (2) support capacity building for mental health (MH) task-sharing for community health workers, (3) facilitate coordination and collaboration across MH/behavioral health, primary care, and a range of social services, including case management, housing supports, financial education, employment support, and other community resources to improve linkages to services, and (4) identify a set of common MH, social risk, and health metrics and strategies to integrate these metrics into data systems across the network for continuous quality improvement of the system. The long-term goal of our study is to develop sustainable model for task-sharing MH care that will be embedded in a coordinated comprehensive network of services, including primary care, behavioral/MH, social services, and other community resources. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2023 |
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University of Iowa Interventional Psychiatry Service Patient Registry
Mark Niciu
Treatment Resistant Depression
Major Depressive Episode
Major Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of interventional/procedural
therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(OCD). These treatments include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic
stimulation (TMS), racemic ketamine infusion a1 expand
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of interventional/procedural therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These treatments include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), racemic ketamine infusion and intranasal esketamine insufflation. The investigators will obtain various indicators, or biomarkers, of a depressed individuals' state before, during, and/or after these treatments. Such biomarkers include neurobehavioral testing, neuroimaging, electroencephalography, cognitive testing, vocal recordings, epi/genetic testing, and autonomic nervous system measures (i.e. "fight-or-flight" response). The results obtained from this study may provide novel antidepressant treatment response biomarkers, with the future goal of targeting a given treatment to an individual patient ("personalized medicine"). Type: Observational [Patient Registry] Start Date: Nov 2020 |
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of Prolonged Exposure Among Suicidal Individuals With PTSD
Ohio State University
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide, Attempted
Trauma, Psychological
The long-term goal of this study is to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among
treatment-seeking individuals who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Prolonged exposure (PE) and crisis response plan (CRP) have demonstrated empirical
support for reducing suicide attempts as compared1 expand
The long-term goal of this study is to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among treatment-seeking individuals who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prolonged exposure (PE) and crisis response plan (CRP) have demonstrated empirical support for reducing suicide attempts as compared to treatment as usual. However, no studies to date have assessed their effectiveness when used in combination. In light of this knowledge gap, the primary objective of this study will be to test the effectiveness of PE augmented with CRP as compared to PE with care as usual (self-guided treatment plan), an active comparator, for the reduction of suicide ideations and attempts for individuals with comorbid PTSD. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2024 |
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The Impact of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy of the Anterior Nucleus for Focal-Onset Epilepsy on An1
Ohio State University
Anxiety
Medication-refractory Focal-onset Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effects on anxiety
of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (FUSA) in patients suffering from
treatment-refractory focal epilepsy and anxiety. FUSA is a non-invasive neurosurgical
procedure that uses ultrasound waves, sent d1 expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effects on anxiety of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (FUSA) in patients suffering from treatment-refractory focal epilepsy and anxiety. FUSA is a non-invasive neurosurgical procedure that uses ultrasound waves, sent directly through the scalp and skull, to precisely target small abnormal areas of the brain. For this study, the targeted area of the brain is the anterior nucleus of the thalamus. This brain region may cause seizures and may also be involved in anxiety. The study will test if FUSA is safe and tolerated, and if it reduces anxiety and brain response to threat in patients with anxiety receiving the procedure for partial-onset epilepsy that is resistant to medications. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2024 |
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Viome Precision Nutritional Programs to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Mental Health Disorders
Viome
Mental Health Issue
Depression
Anxiety
US residents who have mental health issues sign the informed consent form and are
screened and enrolled for this study. Participants complete a survey upon enrollment and
are randomized into one of two study arms. This study is direct to participant and will
NOT utilize clinical sites. expand
US residents who have mental health issues sign the informed consent form and are screened and enrolled for this study. Participants complete a survey upon enrollment and are randomized into one of two study arms. This study is direct to participant and will NOT utilize clinical sites. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2024 |
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Evaluating the Feasibility of VR for Pediatric Renal Biopsies
University of California, San Francisco
Pain, Procedural
Procedural Anxiety
Sedation Complication
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct or
alternative to pharmacologic sedation in pediatric patients undergoing renal biopsy. expand
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct or alternative to pharmacologic sedation in pediatric patients undergoing renal biopsy. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2022 |