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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a fast-growing and devastating epidemic in the US with many mothers suffering cravings, depression, impaired interpersonal interactions and maladaptive parenting behaviors that may lead to child maltreatment and costly utilization of foster care. This interdisciplinary multisite project will begin with the high risk R61 phase, in which the investigators will administer the parenting intervention "Mom Power" to mothers with OUD during the first 6 months postpartum and look for effects on drug use, mood and brain mechanisms; and, If validated, the investigators will continue in the R33 with more brain mechanism investigation and outcome studies a larger sample. The completion of this grant will clarify the effects of parenting intervention for mothers with OUD, and yield brain-based biomarkers that may be connected with inexpensive measures toward improved treatment of families suffering OUD, their children and society - which ultimately bears much of the cost for the common trans-generational problems of peripartum drug use.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 50
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Suicidal Risk, Psychosis, Neurological Condition, Others
Must Be Taking:Buprenorphine, Methadone
50 Participants Needed
Genetic Research for Inherited Eye Diseases
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare cancer of the adrenal glands. ACC often returns after tumors are removed with surgery. Less than 35% of people with ACC survive 5 years after diagnosis.
Objective:
To test a new type of radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy \[EBRT\]) before surgery in people with ACC.
Eligibility:
People aged 18 years and older with ACC that came back after treatment but may be safely removed with surgery.
Design:
Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood and urine tests. They will have tests of their heart function. They will have imaging scans. A small sample of tumor tissue may be collected if one is not available. They will undergo laparoscopy: Small incisions will be made in the abdomen so that a thin tube with a light and camera can be inserted to view the organs.
EBRT comes from a machine that aims radiation at tumors. Participants will receive EBRT 5 days a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Visits will last 30 to 60 minutes.
Participants will undergo surgery to remove their tumors 4 to 8 weeks after they finish EBRT. They will stay in the hospital 1 to 3 weeks after surgery.
Participants will have follow-up visits for 10 years after surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
32 Participants Needed
Simulated Emergency Department Stress for Stress Management
Little Rock, Arkansas
Stress is important for health. As emergency departments (EDs) are often stressful places, a better understanding of the human stress response is important for understanding how and why patients respond as they do when they come to the ED. Since the investigators cannot take up space in the ED for research, the investigators will instead recruit 20 methamphetamine-using participants who are not currently in treatment and 10 healthy adult matched participants to a simulated ED room in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Simulation Center. The investigators will have participants perform a stressor task involving public speaking and a simple arithmetic task. The investigators will see if this experiment can be made to be like being in an actual ED by varying what participants speak about in the task. By doing this, the investigators hope to find out several important things: 1) Is a stressor task feasible and acceptable to participants? 2) What does the stress response -- as measured by cortisol and alpha-amylase -- look like in these participants? 3) Does varying what participants talk about make the experiment seem more like an actual ED? 4) Do participants under stress show even mild symptoms of agitation as measured by clinical scales? If so, how often?
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Neurologic, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Daily Medication
30 Participants Needed
tVNS for Depression
Charlestown, Massachusetts
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the skin to help adults with recurrent major depressive disorder. The treatment aims to improve mood and reduce stress by sending signals to a specific nerve. Researchers will study how this affects brain activity and physiological responses, considering differences between men and women.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychosis, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Cardiovascular, CNS Diseases, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Neuroleptics
80 Participants Needed
Enhanced PTSD Communication Strategies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether existing treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be improved. Two treatments for PTSD, cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) will be studied. CPT and PE are effective treatments that are widely available, but interventions are needed to improve patient outcomes in these treatments. The investigators have developed an Adjunctive Writing intervention for Amplifying Response and Engagement (AWARE), which was designed using health communication strategies to enhance CPT and PE by improving communication between patients and therapists about patients' experiences in treatment. This research will investigate whether adding AWARE to CPT and PE will lead to better treatment outcomes compared to CPT and PE provided as usual without AWARE. AWARE includes a brief writing task asking patients about their experiences in treatment, as well as guided therapist responses to improve patient-therapist communication about patients' experiences in treatment. In the first phase of the study (case series phase), CPT or PE with AWARE will be provided to four adults with PTSD to pilot test adding AWARE to CPT and PE, seek patient and provider feedback, and refine AWARE. The first four participants who enroll will be part of the case series and will receive CPT or PE with AWARE. Then, in the second phase of the study, the randomized controlled trial (RCT) phase, the investigators will enroll 50 more adults with PTSD who will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to receive CPT/PE as usual or CPT/PE with AWARE. It is expected that 25 participants will be randomized to CPT/PE with AWARE and 25 participants will be randomized to receive CPT/PE provided as usual. The goals of the RCT phase are to study whether AWARE is acceptable to patients, whether it is feasible to add AWARE to CPT and PE, and whether adding AWARE to CPT and PE improves patient-therapist communication and treatment outcomes compared to CPT/PE as usual.
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No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Psychosis, Suicidal Ideation, Others
54 Participants Needed
Cranberry Juice for Cognitive Symptoms
Gainesville, Florida
This clinical trial aims to investigate the effects of a 70-day consumption of cranberry juice on cognitive and motor accuracy, mental and physiological stress, and stress response in healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 55 who engage in multitasking. The trial will utilize a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled design. It is worth noting that studies have shown that over half of middle-aged Americans experience stress, which can lead to cognitive decline and depression. Previous clinical trials have indicated that consuming polyphenol-rich foods can have positive effects on cognitive function in humans. However, no study to date has examined the long-term effects of cranberry juice consumption on cognitive performance, mental stress, and stress response specifically in individuals engaged in multitasking. Based on this gap in knowledge, the investigators hypothesize the following: (1) chronic consumption of cranberry juice will improve cognitive and motor accuracy, as well as mental and psychological stress responses in young adults subjected to intense multitasking. (2) cranberry juice consumption will alleviate the negative consequences of frequent intense multitasking, such as fatigue, mood fluctuations, cognitive impairment, and memory issues. Additionally, it is expected to have a positive impact on stress biomarkers and neurotransmitter levels. By conducting this clinical trial, the investigators aim to shed light on the potential benefits of cranberry juice consumption in improving cognitive performance, mitigating mental stress, and positively influencing stress responses in individuals who engage in intense multitasking.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:30 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
126 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Stress Response
Calgary, Alberta
The purpose of this study is to determine the importance in the acute stress response induced by psilocybin (the primary component of "magic mushrooms") in facilitating positive outcomes. Participants in this study will be given psilocybin in combination with a placebo or metyrapone, a cortisol synthesis inhibitor medication, on four different occasions.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:22 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Tricyclics, Lithium, SSRIs, MAOIs
36 Participants Needed
Botox for Stress
Beverly Hills, California
The purpose of this prospective single-center, blinded\*, randomized, proof-of-concept study is to determine whether OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) injections will change the level of stress perceived by generally healthy adult female participants. It is hypothesized that BOTOX® injections will be associated with decreases in perceived stress levels, measured by scores on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire. The primary outcome measure is a chronological decrease in PSS scores between any two points of the study period.
Comparison of the placebo- and BOTOX®-treated participant scores will either support or disprove the study hypothesis.
Qualified participants who meet the study requirements, including a one-time completion of basic laboratory testing before treatment.
The treatment visit starts on day-1 of a 12-week period, which consists a total of four clinic visits and one online visit, which involve:
* vital signs and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements
* basic/interval history and physical
* 2 Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires
* injection of 64 units of either BOTOX® or sterile salt solution
* stay for 60-minutes after treatment for monitoring and to complete study tasks
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychiatric Diagnosis, Metabolic Disorders, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Neuromuscular Medications
20 Participants Needed
Personalized TMS for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pickerington, Ohio
This is a randomized, sham controlled study of the Electroencephalogram (EEG) based Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (eTMS) treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The recruitment goal is 110 participants who are United States Military veterans or first responders (e.g., firefighters, police, paramedics, etc.). The Study includes an EEG recording in order to determine the optimal treatment parameters for the eTMS system, followed by 15 in-office visits that take place over 21-28 total days. Two eTMS treatment sessions are administered during each office visit.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:22 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Conditions, Pregnancy, Metal Objects, Others
110 Participants Needed
PTSD Therapy for Healthcare Workers' Stress
Fremont, Ohio
This trial tests a talk therapy called Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care (PE-PC) to help First Responders and Healthcare workers with PTSD. The therapy involves discussing traumatic experiences to reduce symptoms. The goal is to see if this method is more effective than usual treatments provided by Employee Assistance Programs. Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy has been extensively researched and is widely regarded as an effective treatment for PTSD across various populations and trauma types.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Cognitive Impairment, High Suicide Risk, Need Detox, Active Psychosis, Unmanaged Bipolar, Others
410 Participants Needed
Horse Therapy for PTSD
Hamilton, Ontario
This quasi-experiment will evaluate the effectiveness of Equine Assisted Learning for reducing symptoms associated with trauma exposure among public safety personnel (e.g., fire fighters, police, paramedics, etc.).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychiatric, Neurodevelopmental, Neurological, Others
40 Participants Needed
Goal Management Therapy for PTSD
Guelph, Ontario
This study examines the efficacy of Goal Management Therapy (GMT) - a well-established cognitive remediation strategy aimed at improving goal-directed behaviors that are dependent on basic cognitive processes and on executive functioning - among public safety personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Substance Dependence, Head Trauma, Neurological Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticholinergics, Antipsychotics, Psychostimulants, Benzodiazepines
88 Participants Needed
PTSD Treatment for Veterans with Mental Illness
Baltimore, Maryland
PTSD is common among Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI). Co-occurring PTSD and SMI lead to poorer mental health and physical functioning than either diagnosis alone. Despite known high prevalence rates of PTSD in SMI populations as well as disparities in prevalence and treatment use for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), little research has been done to: a) evaluate leading treatments for PTSD in individuals with SMI, and b) develop culturally responsive methods to integrate with PTSD treatments for SMI Veterans. This study aims to address research and clinical gaps by: a) testing the feasibility and acceptability of Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a VA evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD in Veterans with SMI, and b) incorporating culturally responsive assessment methods. Results from this study will inform whether WET and culturally responsive assessment are feasible to implement, acceptable to Veterans with SMI, and worth examining in standard or optimized form in a larger clinical trial.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Substance Use, Trauma-focused EBP, Others
48 Participants Needed
Antioxidants for Vascular Health in Emergency Responders
Newark, Delaware
The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize blood vessel function and oxidative stress (a harmful condition that damages cells and tissues) in emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does an overnight shift work in emergency medical technicians reduce blood vessel function and increase oxidative stress?
2. Can supplementing with antioxidants help reduce the negative effects of night shift work in emergency medical technicians?
Researchers will compare antioxidants to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if antioxidants work in reducing the negative effects of night shift work in emergency medical technicians.
Participants will:
1. Report to the lab two separate times following an overnight shift to assess blood vessel functioning and oxidative stress 3. Take an antioxidant supplement or placebo during each night of shift work.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:20 - 40
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Disease, Sleep Disorder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Melatonin, Sleep Aids
45 Participants Needed
Mobile App Support for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Miami, Florida
This study focuses on the mental health challenges faced by the World Trade Center's (WTC) General Responders due to the severe psychological trauma from the WTC collapse. PTSD and depression are among the top mental health conditions affecting these responders. Many members of the WTC Health Program (WTCHP) have relocated to Florida, making up nearly six percent of the cohort. Furthermore, many identify as Latinx, highlighting the need for services in their preferred language to promote health equity. Studies have shown that remotely-delivered, clinician-supported applications (apps) can reduce adverse MH symptoms.
PTSD Coach was developed by the Veteran's Administration as a self-managed mobile app and is available at no cost for Android and Apple devices. The primary focus of PTSD Coach is on managing PTSD symptoms. The app offers coping tools such as relaxation exercises and calming self-talk and effective sleep hygiene practices when needed. A recent review evaluated the self-managed PTSD Coach app and found it to be feasible, acceptable, and effective in reducing PTSD symptoms.
Clinician-Supported PTSD Coach was developed as a brief intervention for Veterans who were unlikely to use a mobile app on their own. Clinician Supported PTSD Coach combines PTSD Coach mobile app with four remotely-delivered 20-30 minute sessions over 8 weeks with a clinician. Studies with Veterans have reported significant reductions in PTSD and depression symptoms, treatment satisfaction and more treatment sessions attended, when compared with typical mental health care. While promising, none of these studies included WTC General Responders or focused on Latinx populations.
Given the promise of these interventions, and the need to provide support for geographically dispersed General Responders in Florida, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of Clinician Supported PTSD Coach in reducing symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances among English and Spanish-speaking WTC General Responders. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three conditions:
1. Clinician-Supported PTSD Coach
2. Self-Managed PTSD Coach
3. Waitlist Control (no treatment until after follow-up)
Assessments will be conducted at the end of treatment (8 weeks) and at follow-up (12 weeks). The study will measure reductions in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances at 8 weeks and 12 weeks. It is expected that both Clinician Supported PTSD Coach and Self-Managed PTSD Coach will reduce symptoms, with Clinician Supported PTSD Coach showing larger reductions. In addition, to assess feasibility and acceptability, the study will assess engagement, satisfaction, and barriers in both PTSD Coach app conditions.
This project aims to fill a significant gap in evidence-based mental health treatments for WTC General Responders. It responds to the WTCHP Scientific Technical Advisory Committee's call for more research on mental health interventions and addresses the critical shortage of rigorously tested app-based remote interventions for dispersed General Responders with PTSD. The study also focuses on Spanish-speaking Latinx General Responders, a group that has not been specifically targeted in previous interventions. The study's findings could lead to the development of readily deployable interventions nationally to meet the mental health needs of WTC responders and survivors, providing a valuable resource for treatment researchers and health care providers.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Suicidal Ideation, Severe Alcohol Use, Illicit Drugs, Neurologic Conditions, Others
120 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcoholism
Seattle, Washington
This study is a phase 2 single-site, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial with an open-label extension phase to examine the safety, efficacy, and durability of psilocybin (25 mg) combined with psychological support (Psi-PS) for treatment of approximately 40 military veterans and first responders (ages 18-65) with co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychological support is defined as providing safety, reassurance, active listening, and empathetic presence during the drug administration session in a nondirective manner. We hypothesize that Psi-PS may provide a safe and effective treatment for participants.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizure Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Stimulants, Psychedelics
40 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."
AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."
ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."
ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stress Response clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Stress Response clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Stress Response trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Stress Response is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Stress Response medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Stress Response clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Psilocybin for Stress Response, Antioxidants for Vascular Health in Emergency Responders and Genetic Research for Inherited Eye Diseases to the Power online platform.
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