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Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Location:
Code:
NCT05166694
Conditions
Cancer
Advanced Cancer
Advanced Solid Tumor
Mental Health Issue
Behavior Disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 18+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Drug-Drug Interaction Profile
Drug-Gene Interaction Profile
Standard of Care
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Location:
Code:
NCT04920123
Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 55+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Neuro-World
Sponsor:
Lucid Lane, Inc
Location:
Code:
NCT05367050
Conditions
Opioid Dependence
Opioid Use
Pain, Joint
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 21 - 70+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Lucid Lane Therapy Program
Surgical Preparedness Course
Sponsor:
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Location:
Code:
NCT06074250
Conditions
Perinatal Depression
PerinatalAnxiety
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: Female
Age: 18 - 43
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Fish oil
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Diet Quality
Sponsor:
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Location:
Code:
NCT06568250
Conditions
Chronic Pain
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 18+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
RAMP program
Sponsor:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Location:
Code:
NCT04298450
Conditions
First Episode Psychosis
Psychosis
Psychotic Episode
Psychoses, Affective
Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 16 - 29
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Active SMS Intervention
Sham SMS
Sponsor:
Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Location:
Code:
NCT06569667
Conditions
Opioid Use Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 18 - 70+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
PRC supported text + AI driven SDH-enhanced text
AI driven SDH-enhanced text only
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
Sponsor:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Location:
Code:
NCT06672562
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder
Multiple Mental Health Conditions
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 16 - 29
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy
Usual care
Mental health clinical trials are research studies that test new ways to prevent, detect, treat, or manage mental health disorders. These trials are essential for developing effective therapies for conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. By evaluating the safety and efficacy of new treatments, mental health clinical trials aim to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by mental health issues.
Clinical trials in mental health research are crucial for advancing our understanding of mental health disorders and their treatments. They provide the evidence needed to develop new therapies, refine existing treatments, and ensure that mental health interventions are both effective and safe. Through these trials, researchers can uncover insights into the biology of mental health conditions, leading to better diagnostic tools and more personalized treatment approaches.
Mental health clinical trials are designed to explore a wide array of treatments and interventions for psychiatric disorders. These trials can be broadly categorized into several types, each focusing on different aspects of mental health care.
These trials test new or existing medications to determine their efficacy and safety in treating mental health conditions. They can include studies on antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and other drugs aimed at managing psychiatric symptoms.
Clinical trials also explore the effectiveness of various psychotherapy approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and others, in treating mental health conditions. These studies assess how different therapeutic techniques impact mental health outcomes.
Lifestyle intervention trials investigate how changes in diet, exercise, sleep, and other lifestyle factors can affect mental health. These studies aim to identify non-pharmacological ways to improve mental well-being and manage mental health disorders.
In mental health clinical trials, there's a growing focus on testing innovative and emerging treatments that offer new approaches beyond conventional medications and psychotherapies. This includes the use of digital platforms and telepsychiatry to provide more accessible care, as well as the investigation of psychedelic-assisted therapy. These emerging treatments could significantly change how psychiatric disorders are managed, offering new options for patients seeking effective care and broadening the range of effective treatment options available to patients.
With the rise of technology, digital therapies and telepsychiatry are being tested for their ability to provide accessible and effective mental health care, particularly in underserved areas.
These types of trials assess the effectiveness, accessibility, and patient satisfaction with these digital interventions.
Clinical trials are increasingly examining the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA, in treating conditions like depression, PTSD, and anxiety. These studies focus on safety, dosing, and the therapeutic context required for effective treatment.
Innovative treatments like neurostimulation techniques, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), are being explored for their potential to adjust brain activity. These methods are designed to directly change brain function to help reduce mental health symptoms.
Eligibility for mental health clinical trials varies based on the study's objectives. Participants typically include individuals diagnosed with the condition being studied, but eligibility varies widely by trial. Some trials may also seek healthy volunteers for control groups or prevention studies.
Conducting mental health clinical trials involves several stages, from preliminary research to post-trial follow-ups. Researchers must design studies that accurately measure the impact of interventions on mental health symptoms, which often requires innovative approaches due to the subjective nature of these conditions.
Participating in a mental health clinical trial typically starts with an initial screening to determine eligibility, followed by a detailed briefing where potential participants are informed about the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, ensuring informed consent.
Participants then undergo baseline assessments to establish their starting point, which leads into the treatment phase where they receive the study treatment - be it medication, therapy, or other intervention. Throughout the trial, regular monitoring and assessments track progress and any changes in symptoms and any adverse effects are closely monitored.
After the treatment phase, a final assessment compares the effects to baseline, possibly followed by a follow-up period to monitor long-term effects, all aimed at contributing valuable data to mental health research while potentially offering access to innovative treatments.
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