Clinical trials: Chronic Stress
Rare Diseases
FACE for Children With Rare Diseases
Children with ultra-rare or complex rare diseases are routinely excluded from research studies because of their conditions, creating a health disparity.
- Trial name
- FACE-Rare (NCT04855734)
- Testing
- FAmily CEntered (FACE) pACP Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nitrite, Isoquercetin and Endothelial Dysfunction (NICE) Trial
The proposed randomized controlled trial will test the safety and efficacy of combination therapy with sodium nitrite and isoquercetin on endothelial function and inflammation among patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NICE (NCT02552888)
- Testing
- Immediate release sodium nitrite, Isoquercetin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Arthritis, Diabetes
Can Mental Health Chatbots Help Chronic Disease Populations?
Past research has shown that patients suffering from chronic health conditions tend to experience high levels of negative mental health symptoms (e.g., depression).
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04620668
- Testing
- Wysa
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Luke MacNeill
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Telemedicine Management of Chronic Insomnia
Insomnia is commonly present in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Treatment of insomnia with a specialized type of psychotherapy has been shown to be more effective than treatment with medications.
- Trial name
- VIP (NCT01686438)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology
One-Day Life Skills Workshop for Veterans With TBI, Pain and Psychopathology
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the signature wound of Veterans returning from the recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (i.e OIF/OEF/OND), with up to 20 percent experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms.
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Distress-based Psychopathology, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02844946
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Pain, Back Pain
Group-based Mindfulness for Chronic Pain in the Primary Care Setting
The purpose of this pragmatic clinical trial (PCT) research is to determine whether a group-visit approach modeled on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can improve function for persons with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- OPTIMUM (NCT04129450)
- Testing
- Group medical visits with mindfulness-based stress reduction, Usual PCP care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Patients With Severe Chronic Kidney Disease Being Evaluated With Nuclear Stress Testing of the Heart Using the Stress Agent Regadenoson
Attenuation of the Side Effect Profile of Regadenoson: Study With Aminophylline in Patients With Severe Kidney Disease Undergoing Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
The routine administration of 75 mg of intravenous aminophylline in patients with severe chronic kidney disease undergoing a nuclear stress test with regadenoson (Lexiscan®) can reduce or eliminate the incidence of diarrhea and…
- Trial name
- ASSUAGE-CKD (NCT01336140)
- Testing
- Aminophylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Using Emotion Regulation to Decrease Aggression in Veterans With PTSD
Impulsive aggression (IA) is common among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and PTSD is one of the most prevalent post deployment mental health conditions affecting Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans.
- Trial name
- (EMDA) (NCT02724787)
- Testing
- Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression (MERA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Intensive Treatment for Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study is investigating the efficacy of an intensive (3 week) integrated treatment for Veterans with both pain and PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT01120067
- Testing
- Intensive Treatment, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders
Chronic Postconcussive Headache: A Placebo-Controlled Treatment Trial of Prazosin
The purpose of this study is to determine if prazosin is more effective than placebo in decreasing frequency, severity, disability, and other negative effects of headaches related to mild traumatic brain injury in Service Members…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders, Post Concussion Syndrome, Headache
- Trial name
- NCT02266329
- Testing
- prazosin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Post-traumatic
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Female Veterans With PTSD Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
In this study, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a yoga intervention to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its associated symptoms of chronic pain and insomnia, and biological and physiological responses to trauma…
- Trial name
- PSLII (NCT02640690)
- Testing
- Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Intervention (TCTSY), Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Kidney Disease 5D
High-protein Oral Supplement With Liposomal Curcumin in Adults Undergoing Hemodialysis.
A 12-week double-blind randomized control trial will be conducted among adults on hemodialysis (n=15) to determine the impact of liposomal curcumin in a high-protein product on inflammation markers and oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT06381076
- Testing
- Liposomal curcumin, Food colorant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Enhancing Extinction Learning in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that involves intense memories of a traumatic event and intense, persistent feelings of anxiety.
- Trial name
- HELP (NCT01188694)
- Testing
- Psychotherapy plus Methylene Blue, USP, Delayed Psychotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury
Establishing Efficacy of a Functional-Restoration Based CAM Pain Management Program in Post-9/11 Veterans
This is a research study of an interdisciplinary pain management program for U.S. military veterans who served during the post-9/11 combat eras (e.g., Operations Iraqi Freedom [OIF], Enduring Freedom [OEF], New Dawn [OND])…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02657317
- Testing
- FORT-A, VA Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Asthma, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Association Between Increased Oxidative Stress, Anti-Inflammatory Fatty Acid Formation, and Airway Infection in People With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are common respiratory diseases in which people experience long-term inflammation of the lungs.
- Trial name
- NCT00595114
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Pain, Depression
Integrative Medicine Group Visits: A Patient-Centered Approach to Reducing Chronic Pain and Depression
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Integrative Medicine Group Visits (IMGV) are effective for treating patients with chronic pain and depression.
- Trial name
- IMGV (NCT02262377)
- Testing
- Integrative Medicine Group Visits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of MDMA-assisted Therapy for PTSD
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if MDMA-assisted therapy is safe and effective in people with chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT01689740
- Testing
- Full Dose MDMA-assisted therapy (125 mg), Open-Label Full Dose MDMA-assisted therapy (125 mg), Psychotherapy
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Resilient Pharmaceuticals
Hepatitis C, Depression
Integrated Care for Patients With High Risk Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorder With Chronic Direct Acting Antiviral Treatment
To determine the effect of an integrated care protocol on antiviral treatment and sustained virologic response (SVR) rates following initiation of direct acting antiviral therapies (DAA) treatments in 2011.
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C, Depression, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02648022
- Testing
- Brief mental health interventions and case management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Pilot Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Four Different Potencies of Smoked Marijuana in 76 Veterans With PTSD
This pilot study gathered preliminary evidence of the safety and efficacy of four potencies of smoked cannabis to manage chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD among veterans: (1) High THC/ Low CBD (High THC), (2) Low THC/High CBD…
- Trial name
- NCT02759185
- Testing
- High THC cannabis, High CBD cannabis, THC/CBD cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies