Clinical trials: Mental Function
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Gene-environment Interactions and Brain Functional Connectivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The aims of the current study are to examine gene-environment interactions associated with norepinephrine (NE) system genes (ADRA2A, SLC6A2) in ADHD, and to evaluate whether genetic changes in norepinephrine pathway are…
- Trial name
- NCT01912352
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Chronic Low Back Pain
Yoga for Veterans With CLBP
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent condition among VA patients, but many current treatment options have limited effectiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT02524158
- Testing
- Yoga Therapy for CLBP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia
The Effects of Nicotine on Cognition in Schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have a variety cognitive deficits and nicotine has been shown to normalize some of these deficits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of nicotine on cognition in schizophrenia.We…
- Trial name
- NCT00383747
- Testing
- transdermal nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (TILS) of Prefrontal Cognition in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study evaluates the effects of transcranial infrared laser stimulation (TILS) on prefrontal metabolism and hemodynamics in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- NCT03209882
- Testing
- TILS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Tobacco, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Improving Functional Outcomes of Veterans With PTSD and Tobacco Dependence
Veterans with PTSD have high rates of smoking (34%-86% vs. 18% in the general population) and have substantial difficulties with quitting tobacco.
- Trial name
- ACT-PT (NCT02576899)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for PTSD and Tobacco Use, Freedom From Smoking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Behavioral Variant
Non-invasive Stimulation of Brain Networks and Cognition in Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
This pilot study aims to test clinical and connectivity changes following non-invasive stimulation of disease-specific networks in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
- Trial name
- NetCogBs (NCT03422250)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Depression
Fevarin® Effectiveness in Treatment of Depression in Patients With Neurological Disorder
Prospective, multicenter, non-comparative, observational program to describe prevalence of depressive symptoms in a variety of neurological disorders and effects of Fevarin® on the severity of anxiety and depression, sleep state…
- Trial name
- FRIENDS (NCT02043197)
- Where
- 29 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Anxiety
Does Treating Anxiety Symptoms With ACT Improve Vascular Inflammation and Function?
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief, intensive 1-day psychotherapy group intervention (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT), compared to a 12 week time control group on anxiety symptoms, vascular…
- Trial name
- ACT on Anxiety (NCT02915874)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognition and Psychotherapy in PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among combat Veterans and is a substantial public health burden. Several psychotherapies, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure therapy, have been…
- Trial name
- NCT03641924
- Testing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Fall Patients, Delirium
Implementation of Multidisciplinary Assessments for Geriatric Patients in an ED Observation Unit
This project will implement a 2 step protocol for multidisciplinary geriatric assessment in the Emergency Department (ED). Candidate: Dr.
- Conditions
- Fall Patients, Delirium, Quality of Life, Functional Status
- Trial name
- IMAGE (NCT04068311)
- Testing
- Geriatric Screening tools
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 373 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
An Open Label Trial of Duloxetine in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Comorbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The investigators propose to evaluate the effectiveness of duloxetine in treating subjects with both Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT00961298
- Testing
- Duloxetine
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- West Penn Allegheny Health System
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Executive Function Deficits (EFD)
Memantine for Executive Dysfunction in Adults With ADHD: A Pilot Study
This is a 12-week clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of memantine hydrochloride (Namenda) in the treatment of executive function deficits (EFDs) in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…
- Trial name
- NCT01533493
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride, OROS-Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Major Depressive Disorder
Impact of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Stress Response in Major Depression
This study will identify the sex-dependent impact of expiratory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on the modulation of the stress response circuitry and associated physiology in major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- tVNS_MDD_Sex (NCT04448327)
- Testing
- active tVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Depression
Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in Improving Cognition and Function in Older Adults With Depression
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate in improving cognition and function in older adults with depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00602290
- Testing
- Citalopram, Methylphenidate (MPH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity
Intermittent Calorie Restriction, Insulin Resistance, and Biomarkers of Brain Function
Background: Insulin removes sugar from the blood to use for energy. Insulin resistance means that cells may not respond to insulin normally. It can lead to serious diseases.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT02460783
- Testing
- Boost (R) 5-2 diet, Healthy Living Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Neuroimaging of the Effects of Concerta in the Treatment of ADHD
A number of brain regions have been down to be altered in both structure and function in patients with ADHD, including prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate, caudate and cerebellum.
- Trial name
- NCT00778310
- Testing
- methylphenidate-OROS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Schizophrenia
A Pilot Trial of Acute N-Acetylcysteine Effects on Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the amino acid supplement N-Acetylcysteine versus placebo on working memory and other cognitive functions in persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT01232790)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety in Older Veterans
Anxiety leads to poor quality of life, avoidance of activities, decreased social engagement, functional decline, and disability in older patients.
- Trial name
- BREATHE (NCT02400723)
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy
Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Fronto-parietal Networks: Modulation by Mental State
The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of the way transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, affects the brain.
- Trial name
- TMScogMod (NCT04010461)
- Testing
- TMS, n-back working memory task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Opioid Use Disorder
A Mobile Executive Functioning Intervention for Momentary Craving in Opioid Use Disorders
Even when treated with methadone or buprenorphine maintenance, many people with opioid use disorder (OUD) continue to experience craving.
- Trial name
- NCT05086835
- Testing
- Working Memory Task, Visual Search Task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital