Clinical trials: Medically Unexplained Syndrome
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
CBT Effects on Neurophysiological and Psychological Outcomes in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
This clinical trial aims to investigate how a specific type of psychotherapy called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people who experience Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
- Trial name
- NCT07016204
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
Pain Syndrome, Pain, Intractable
Determination of Longus Colli Muscle Thickness by Ultrasonography
This study aims to assess the longus colli muscle thickness by ultrasonography in order to guide stellate ganglion blocks
- Conditions
- Pain Syndrome, Pain, Intractable, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Hyperhidrosis
- Trial name
- NCT05108103
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Lipodystrophy, Body Dysmorphic Disorders
White Light Scanning to Aid Body Contouring: A Pilot Project
A white light scanner can more accurately measure body contouring subjects than standard anthropomorphic methods.
- Trial name
- NCT01093950
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Nocebo Effects, Hyperalgesia
The Role of Learning in Nocebo Hyperalgesia
Nocebo effects are adverse effects induced by patients' expectations. Nocebo effects on pain may underlie several clinical conditions, such as chronic pain. These effects can be learned via classical conditioning mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Nocebo Effects, Hyperalgesia, Chronic Pain, Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03793790
- Testing
- Conditioning with partial reinforcement, Conditioning with continuous reinforcement, Counterconditioning
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Body Dysmorphic Disorders, Anorexia
Evaluation of Brain Opioid Receptor Activity in Anorexia Nervosa : a PET [11C]Diprenorphine Study
The place of opioid system in anorexia nervosa (AN) physiopathology is still unclear. Conflicting results were published on cerebral spinal fluid or peripheral levels in anorexia nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT02524301
- Testing
- Positron Emission Tomography using [11C]diprenorphine
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Pain Syndrome, Emotional Stress
The Effects of Jing Si Herbal Tea on Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
This study aim to explore the impact of Jing Si Herbal Tea on pain and emotional stress in peripheral blood stem cell donors.
- Trial name
- NCT06141902
- Testing
- Jing Si Herbal Drink
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Globus Pharyngeus, Validation
The Validation of the Turkish Version of the LUMP Questionnaire
Purpose of the study is the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation (T-LUMP) Questionnaire, so that it would be used as an assessment tool for Turkish globus…
- Trial name
- NCT04778007
- Testing
- Turkish Version of Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation Questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Stimulation of Sensation and Improvement in Swallowing Using Oral Capsaicin
This is a research study to learn more about whether capsaicin, a natural ingredient of chili peppers that makes them taste "hot", can improve swallowing function.
- Trial name
- NCT01053286
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
General Psychopathology, Fatigue
An Energetic View on Creativity, Psychopathology and Intelligence: The Brain2Business Study
The interventional part of the study aims to assess the acute effect of the Brain2Business (B2B) tool on creative thinking (primary objective) in adults with psychological disorders.
- Conditions
- General Psychopathology, Fatigue, Depressive Disorder, Major
- Trial name
- B2B (NCT05544877)
- Testing
- Integrated 5-day Gratitude Exercise and Behavioral Activation Program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Psychiatrische Dienste Thurgau
Long-COVID, Post-COVID
ASAP - Assisted Immediate Augmented Post-/Long-COVID Plan for Patients Infected With COVID-19
Post-/long-COVID occurs in patients with severe, moderate, and even mild courses. The symptomatology is multi-layered and complex.
- Conditions
- Long-COVID, Post-COVID, Psychosomatic Disorder, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- ASAP (NCT05238415)
- Testing
- Psychological and Physiological Assessments
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Sonia Lippke
Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome in Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
This cross-sectional observational case-control study aims to investigate symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), also known as cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS), in adults diagnosed with Functional Neurological Symptom…
- Trial name
- NCT07451821
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Patients With Bodily Stress Syndrome: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
This cohort study implements patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patients with bodily stress syndrome in a clinic for functional disorders.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Somatic Symptom, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Trial name
- SYMPA (NCT04667611)
- Testing
- Psychosocial interventions
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Functional Movement Disorder
Study of Sensory Attenuation in Functional Movement Disorders
Functional movement disorders (FMD) are conditions where people experience unusual movements or difficulties with walking, not caused by a specific brain or nerve injury but related to how the brain controls movements.
- Trial name
- NCT06872788
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Body Image Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorders
A Mobile-App Training to Reduce Body Image Disorder Symptoms and Associated Features in Female University Students
Body dissatisfaction represents a prevalent condition in young women, and it is associated with low self-esteem, depression, and symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Eating Disorders (EDs).
- Conditions
- Body Image Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorders, Eating Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04103606
- Testing
- GGBI: Positive Body Image (Mobile App)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
Hypochondriasis
Metacognitive Therapy for Health Anxiety
The study involves a comparing a new psychological treatment- Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) which has shown promising results in the treatment of health anxiety to no treatment at all- a waiting list.
- Trial name
- NCT02404116
- Testing
- Metacognitive Therapy, Wait List
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Psychogenic Movement Disorders, Non-epileptic Seizures
Psychiatric Correlates of Psychogenic Movement Disorder and Non-Epileptic Seizure
This study will explore how the mind and the brain work to cause movement symptoms or seizures in people who do not have a recognized neurological or medical disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00255411
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Body Image, Mental Health Outcomes
Overvaluation of Weight and Shape Intervention vs The Body Project
Priorities aims to reduce body image concerns, prevent eating disorders, bolster self-esteem, and promote mental and emotional health by helping participants identify and nurture alternative sources of self-worth.
- Conditions
- Body Image, Mental Health Outcomes, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07678554
- Testing
- Priorities, Body Project
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Depression, Somatization Disorder
Effects of Emotional Stimulation on the Stress Levels of Healthy Persons
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a short-term emotional stimulation on the mood of healthy persons.
- Conditions
- Depression, Somatization Disorder, Anger, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT01187797
- Testing
- Emotional stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Seizure Disorder, Seizure Disorder, Post Traumatic
Neuroimaging Biomarker for Seizures
This multi-site study will examine patients with epilepsy (ES) following head injury [i.e., posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE)] and posttraumatic psychogenic Non-epileptic seizures (PNES) and will compare them to patients with…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Seizure Disorder, Post Traumatic, Traumatic Brain Injury, Non-Epileptic Seizure
- Trial name
- NIBMSZS (NCT03441867)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Seizures, Standard Medical Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Providence VA Medical Center
Cervical Spine Syndrome
Effectiveness of Various Electrotherapy Methods in Treating People With Cervical Spine Pain Syndrome.
Volunteers will take part in the study; Students of the university in the area of Rzeszow reporting chronic spinal ailments participation in remote learning.
- Trial name
- NCT04890743
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy combined with electrotherapy (Convenctional TENS method)., Kinesiotherapy combined with electrotherapy (Pseudo-acupuncture TENS method)., Kinesiotherapy combined with electrotherapy (Trabert ultrastimulation method)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rzeszow