Clinical trials: Persons With Psychiatric Disorders, open to volunteers
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
Tele-group Cognitive Behavioural Family Intervention for Individuals With Schizophrenia and Their Families (Definitive tgCBFI)
This mixed-method study comprises a RCT with a twelve-week post-intervention follow-up and focus group interviews. The RCT study aims to examine the effectiveness of delivering the tgCBFI programme to dyads of people with…
- Trial name
- NCT07121166
- Testing
- tgCBFI programme, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- 6 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
The Effect of 5-hydroxytryptophan on ADHD Traits and Eye Movements
The aim of this project is to look at the impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) on distractibility. 5-HTP is the precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and is a chemical that the body produces naturally.
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults, Attention Deficits
- Trial name
- NCT07777328
- Testing
- 5-hydroxytryptophan (food supplement) 200mg, 5-hydroxytryptophan (food supplement) 300mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sheffield
Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
ENACT Program on Auditory Perception and Function, Cognitive Function and Health-related Quality of Life
Although previous studies indicated that tackling hearing loss may have a secondary benefit in improving cognitive function and delaying the onset of dementia, a more integrated care approach to optimize both hearing and…
- Trial name
- NCT06955494
- Testing
- Empowerment Network for Auditory-Cognitive Training (ENACT) Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
Peer-Delivered Behavioral Activation in a CCBHC
Low-income individuals have limited access to evidence-based interventions for mental health. Peer recovery specialists, individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use problems, have the potential to increase…
- Trial name
- NCT07219394
- Testing
- Peer Activate, Peer-delivered non-specific services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Dementia
Environmental and Sensory Intervention for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Who Exhibit Persistent Vocalizations
The purpose of this study is to test a person-centered, nature-based non-pharmacological intervention for nursing home residents living with dementia who exhibit persistent vocalizations.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT06568107)
- Testing
- Environmental And Sensory Experience (EASE) intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Depression in Adults, Anxiety Disorder Generalized
ACT for Individuals With MNCD and Their Care Partners
This project aims to implement and evaluate a dyadic intervention (i.e., acceptance commitment therapy) for persons with AD/ADRD and their care partners.
- Conditions
- Depression in Adults, Anxiety Disorder Generalized, Grief
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT07239609)
- Testing
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Tobacco, Tobacco Abstinence
Quitting Matters Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hybrid Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the advantages and disadvantages of two approaches for quitting smoking among people living with HIV (PWH).
- Conditions
- Tobacco, Tobacco Abstinence, Smoking Cessation, Smoking Cessation; Tobacco Dependence
- Trial name
- QMH (NCT06883097)
- Testing
- Learn to Quit-HIV (LTQ-H) App, QuitStart
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Impact of Physical Exercise on Working Memory in Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Age-related cognitive decline has evolved into a global public health concern, with deteriorated executive function serving as its predominant manifestation.
- Trial name
- NCT07644156
- Testing
- Resistance band exercise intervention, Brisk walking intervention, Eight-Section brocade exercise intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Dementia
VR&R: Providing Caregiver Respite by Managing BPSDs and Improving QoL in People with Dementia Using Immersive VR-Therapy
The goal of this interventional trial is to learn about how immersive Virtual Reality (VR) therapy can be used at home by individuals with dementia, with assistance from their informal (e.g., friend/family) caregivers.
- Trial name
- VR&R (NCT05867641)
- Testing
- Immersive VR Therapy in Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Solo), Immersive VR Therapy in a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Social)
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Case-Finding for Neurocognitive Disorders in Pavia
Dementia is a global public health challenge with a heavy caregiving burden, impacting families, communities, and healthcare systems. It is a priority in healthcare planning, with focus on early diagnosis and ongoing support.
- Trial name
- C-FiND Pavia (NCT06983119)
- Testing
- Case-finding for Neurocognitive Disorders
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 490 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Efficacy of Internet-delivered Trauma-focused CBT for Young People With PTSD
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare therapist-guided internet delivered trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to an active control condition comprising therapist-guided internet delivered cognitive behavioral…
- Trial name
- NCT06185244
- Testing
- Therapist-supported internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT, 12 weeks of therapist-supported internet-delivered psychoeducation and stress management/relaxation for both the youth and the care giver.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Trauma, Psychological, Psychosis
A Comprehensive Third-generation Intervention for People With Psychosis and Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms
Existing data suggest that both trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are very common among individuals with psychosis.
- Trial name
- IITG-PPT (NCT05619822)
- Testing
- TAU + A comprehensive third-generation intervention, TAU
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Tobacco Addiction
Interventional Study on Smoking Reduction in Psychiatry
The smoking rate among people with mental disorders is higher than in the general population. Greater exposure to the harmful effects of tobacco partly explains the major inequality in life expectancy observed among people with…
- Trial name
- TABAPSY (NCT06926153)
- Testing
- TABAPSY, Usual Care
- Where
- 22 sites in France, Guadeloupe and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 6,500 people
- Sponsor
- GCS-CCOMS
Dementia Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Multimodal Biomarkers in Individual With Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Memory problems can range from normal aging to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia. This study looks at three ways of measuring what is happening in the brain at each of these stages: a blood test (GFAP), a brain MRI…
- Trial name
- NCT07812480
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia
Examining the Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Remediation Program for People Living With Psychosis
Individuals living with a psychotic disorder often experience changes to their thinking and social skills that can lead to challenges with work, school, relationships and living independently.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05973110
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation, Active Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
AI-Supported Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Compared With Standard CBT
This study is a pivotal, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial evaluating "Nook," an AI-delivered, neurosymbolic, clinician-supervised digital psychological intervention for depression and anxiety, compared with standard…
- Trial name
- NCT07620340
- Testing
- AI-Digital CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- PsyScale
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Imaging Phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) in People With Psychiatric Disorders With Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and the Radiotracer [18F]PF974
Imaging PDE4B in people with psychiatric disorders with PET and the radiotracer [18F]PF974
- Trial name
- NCT07488819
- Testing
- PF974
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Dementia
Virtual Reality Intervention for Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia
This study explores the effects of a virtual reality intervention on family caregivers of persons living with dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07248345
- Testing
- virtual reality intervention
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Tobacco-flavored EC, Sweet-Cooling EC
Electronic Cigarettes as a Harm Reduction Strategy Among People With Opioid Use Disorder on Buprenorphine
This project aims to investigate the impact of e-cigarette flavors and usage patterns on achieving harm-reduction milestones in a sample of cigarette smokers with opioid use disorder who are taking buprenorphine
- Conditions
- Tobacco-flavored EC, Sweet-Cooling EC, Sweet Non-cooling EC
- Trial name
- SWITCH (NCT07202039)
- Testing
- Brief individual counseling sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
A Digital Life Story to Support Person-centred Care for Older Adults With Dementia Perspectives
Person-centred care can be supported when healthcare professionals access and actively use the information recorded in a life story. Active use of the life story can create security for a person with dementia and their carers.
- Trial name
- NCT06337201
- Testing
- Test of the application Min Memoria
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Blekinge Institute of Technology