Clinical trials: Behavior And Behavior Mechanism
ADHD
The Reinforcing Mechanisms of Smoking in Adult ADHD
Whereas the smoking prevalence rates in the general population are declining, rates among people diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to be elevated.
- Trial name
- NCT00573859
- Testing
- ADHD medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Primary Progressive Aphasia
HDtDCS in Logopenic Variant PPA: Effects on Language and Neural Mechanisms
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a therapy called High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) for the treatment of the language deficits experienced by people with a type of Primary…
- Trial name
- NCT03805659
- Testing
- HD-tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Diabetes, Depression
Depression-Diabetes Mechanisms: Urban African Americans
African-Americans suffer from increased prevalence of both type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications, reflecting a combination of psychobehavioral factors as well as metabolic dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00209170
- Testing
- Beating the Blues, Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Mental Disorders
Mechanisms of Action and Outcome
The objective of this study is to examine the mechanisms of action and outcome in mental health peer support groups. The study design is a randomized trial in which participants are assigned to one of three study arms: a recovery…
- Trial name
- Peer Support (NCT00555568)
- Testing
- recovery oriented mental health peer support group, recovery-oriented mental health clinician-led group
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Depression, Obesity
Research Aimed at Improving Both Mood and Weight
The RAINBOW study is an NIH R01-funded randomized controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness and implementation potential of a primary care integrated multicondition intervention program to help improve mood…
- Trial name
- RAINBOW-ENGAGE (NCT02246413)
- Testing
- RAINBOW Intervention Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Depression
Effectiveness of Escitalopram in Preventing or Reducing Depressive Symptoms in People Receiving Interleukin-2 Treatment
This study will determine the effectiveness of an antidepressant in preventing or reducing depressive symptoms in people with melanoma who are receiving Interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00352885
- Testing
- Escitalopram, IL-2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic
Gait Training Combined With Behavioral Strategies for People With Stroke
A variety of rehabilitation techniques focused on improving disability after stroke have shown significant changes on walking speed, and endurance. Also, the administration of combined techniques showed better results.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic, Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
- Trial name
- NCT04546217
- Testing
- Treadmill training + transfer package (TT+TP), Treadmill training (TT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Obesity, Weight Loss
Behavioral Mechanism of Energy Compensation With Exercise
Over 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, putting them at risk for many chronic diseases including diabetes. Exercise is commonly used as a weight loss and weight loss maintenance strategy.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Eating Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04651218
- Testing
- exericse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyle Flack
Sexual Behavior, Sexual Assault
Study of Long-term Efficacy and Mechanisms Underlying the Impact of a Web-based Sexual and Relationship Health Promotion Program With Young Adult Community College Students
Community college students are an underserved and at-risk population in terms of their sexual and relationship health. This is a three-arm randomized control trial to evaluate the long-term efficacy of a web-based sexual and…
- Conditions
- Sexual Behavior, Sexual Assault, Violence, Domestic
- Trial name
- NCT04950686
- Testing
- Media Aware for Young Adults, Health Aware for Young Adults
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Innovation Research & Training
Traumatic Brain Injury, Attention Deficit Disorder
Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Attention Deficits
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether Vyvanse, a psychostimulant, can help with attention deficits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT01000064
- Testing
- Vyvanse, fMRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Alcohol Drinking
Effects of Topiramate on Adolescent Alcohol Use: Efficacy and Mechanisms
This study will help to determine whether the medication, topiramate, reduces alcohol use among adolescents with alcohol dependence.
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT01641445)
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Alcohol Consumption
Network Support for Alcohol Treatment 2
The Network Support project is part of an ongoing effort to improve treatment for alcohol dependent patients. The Network Support Project is designed to help patients change their social network from one that reinforces drinking…
- Trial name
- NCT01129804
- Testing
- Coping Skills Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Depression
Study on Allopregnanolone and Depression in Perimenopausal Women
This study aims to identify how the progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone affects behavior and neurobiology that may underlie perimenopausal depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05329779
- Testing
- brexanolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Arthritis
Mechanisms of Action of Acetaminophen
This research study investigates whether the ability of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks may be diminished by the administration of acetaminophen.
- Trial name
- NCT00646906
- Testing
- Aspirin First, Aspirin Last, Acetaminophen 1000 mg/d
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Smoking, Sleep Disturbance
Racial Differences in Circadian and Sleep Mechanisms for Nicotine Dependence, Craving, and Withdrawal
The number one preventable cause of death in the world is tobacco use. Cigarette smoking in particular, costs an estimated $300 billion due to expenses related to medical care and lost productivity.
- Conditions
- Smoking, Sleep Disturbance, Nicotine Dependence
- Trial name
- NCT03968900
- Testing
- Sleep restriction condition, Sleep extension condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Pain
One-day Life Skills Workshop for Veterans With TBI, Pain, and Psychopathology: Evaluating Efficacy and Mechanism of Change
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the signature wound of Veterans returning from the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (i.e., OIF/OEF/OND), with up to 20 percent experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04143243
- Testing
- ACT on Life, Education, Resources, and Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Anxiety Disorders, Depression
Enhancing Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Cognitive Dyscontrol
The proposed project aims to test the cognitive and neural effects of a cognitive training in a sample of individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, or traumatic stress symptoms.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04912089
- Testing
- COGENT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia
L-DOPA vs. Placebo for Depression and Psychomotor Slowing in Older Adults
Individuals with Late Life Depression (LLD) often have cognitive problems, particularly problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, all of which contribute to antidepressant non-response.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03761030
- Testing
- L-DOPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Child Abuse, Self-control
Coaching Alternative Parenting Strategies (CAPS) Study
This is a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) designed to test the effects of PCIT on self-regulation and behavior in child maltreating (CM) parents and their elementary-school children.
- Conditions
- Child Abuse, Self-control, Parenting
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT02684903)
- Testing
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 408 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Fatigue, Aging
Mechanisms to Reduce Mental and Physical Fatigue Following Exercise Training in Older Adults
Fatigue is a strong predictor of negative health outcomes in older adults. The research in this study will compared the effects of 8-weeks of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs: dietary supplements commonly taken to improve muscle…
- Trial name
- BCAA (NCT05484661)
- Testing
- BCAA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio