Clinical trials: Mental Function, open to volunteers
Oral Health
A Study on the Correlation Between Oral Health and Delirium in Surgical Inpatients
Delirium is a clinical syndrome characterized by acute attention deficits, altered consciousness, and fluctuating cognitive dysfunction, typically triggered by multifactorial causes such as physical illness, medication use, or…
- Trial name
- NCT06969092
- Testing
- Oral Frailty
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Identifying Cerebral Hemodynamic Patterns in Mood Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study
The purpose of this research is to measure brain activity in individuals with mood disorders and memory problems using a simple, safe, and noninvasive method called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06897670
- Testing
- Observational assessment using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a noninvasive, portable brain imaging tool that measures changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Efficacy and Safety of Functional Neurogenesis Stimulation Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This study will test whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment called Functional Neurogenesis Stimulation (using the NeuroCytontron device) can safely improve core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07276555
- Testing
- Functional Neurogenesis Stimulation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Neurocytonix, Inc.
Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment
RESET-BRAIN: REhabilitation of SleEp and CogniTive Impairment in BReast Cancer Survivors Using an App-based Intervention
The goal of the study is to investigate whether treating insomnia using app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors compared to an active control group…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- RESET-BRAIN (NCT06553235)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Sleep hygiene education
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Alcohol Abuse, Craving
Using Neurofeedback to Understand the Relationship Between Stress and Alcohol Consumption
In this research project, the aim is to discover the role specific brain networks play in the relationship between stress reactions and the desire for alcohol and alcohol consumption.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Abuse, Craving, Psychosocial Stressor, Neural Stress Response
- Trial name
- NeuStress (NCT06247306)
- Testing
- ScanSTRESS fMRI-paradigm (Streit et al., 2014), real-time fMRI neurofeedback
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being
Thrive at Home: A Virtual Reality Social Intervention for Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) based social platform can improve mental health and social connection for older adults who receive in-home care.
- Conditions
- Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being, Loneliness, Well Being
- Trial name
- Thrive at Home (NCT07835568)
- Testing
- Full Virtual Reality Social Intervention, Abbreviated Virtual Reality Social Intervention
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitive Training in Virtual Reality for Autism
The Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) is an innovative tool for motor and cognitive rehabilitation that has shown promising results in developmental populations, with evidence of feasibility, safety, acceptability, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07643649
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Cognition Disorders
Impact of Glasses for Vision Problems on Cognitive Function in Rural Older Adults
The aim of this project is to explore whether vision correction can effectively slow cognitive decline in older adults. The primary question it seeks to answer is: Can providing free near and/or distance vision correction glasses…
- Trial name
- CLEVER (NCT06836440)
- Testing
- Free Prescription Glasses
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 964 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuju Wu
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Nicotine Dependence, Cigarettes
Effect of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist Stimulation on Smoking Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Diabetes has become an increasingly serious global health issue. In 2024, approximately 537 million adults were living with diabetes, and this number is projected to rise to 783 million by 2045, representing a 46% increase.
- Trial name
- NCT06924697
- Testing
- Application of GLP-1RAs drugs, DPP-4i group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai East Hospital
Cognitive Decline, Aging
Effects of Comprehensive Community Support Programs on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effects of a multidomain community-based support program on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults attending the Vefahane Life Center in Istanbul…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Aging, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07610109
- Testing
- Multidomain Community Support Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Behavior Problems, Attention Problems
Effect of Sports Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory and Behavior for School Going Children
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program on attention, memory, and behavior in school-going children aged 8-12 years with mild to moderate attention or…
- Conditions
- Behavior Problems, Attention Problems, Cognitive Functions
- Trial name
- NCT07786532
- Testing
- Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program, Conventional Physical Activity
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Critical Illness, Delirium
A Multi-Modal Combination Intervention to Promote Cognitive Function in Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors
Up to 25% of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors experience cognitive impairment comparable in severity to mild Alzheimer's disease and related dementias after hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- SLEEP-COG (NCT06411561)
- Testing
- SLEEP + COG, COG, SLEEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Consciousness Disorders
Measuring Brain Complexity to Detect and Predict Recovery of Consciousness in the ICU
Disorders of consciousness (DoC) caused by severe brain injury affect millions of people worldwide each year. A patient's level of consciousness in the intensive care unit (ICU) significantly impacts the recovery from disability…
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT06568536)
- Testing
- Repeated behavioral assessments, functional electroencephalography and brain imagery, TMS-EEG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary Brain Tumour, Radiation Toxicity
Cognitive Function After Radiation Therapy for Primary Brain Tumours
This study will assess cognitive function in patients with a primary brain tumour treated with radiation therapy (RT) to generate radio-sensitivity and volume effect parameters for the development of cognitive dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Primary Brain Tumour, Radiation Toxicity, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04306432
- Testing
- Cognitive tests and Patient Reported Outcomes
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life
Non-pharmacological Care for Depression in Cancer Patients Using VR and TMS
Despite its significant impact on individuals and healthcare systems, substantial gaps remain in the clinical and rehabilitative management of depression in oncology patients.
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- INCEPT (NCT06589544)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-based Cognitive Remediation (VR-COG) + Treatment as Usual (TAU), Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) + Treatment as usual (TAU), Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Ferrara
Schizophrenia
A 20-Year Follow-up of First Episode Psychosis: Longitudinal Effects of Early Treatment Strategies and Relapse
The study aims to address the following questions: 1. Do subgroups defined by early medication choices, relapse, and medication taken over 20 years differ in clinical, cognitive, and functional outcomes? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07616999
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting
Home Based Functional Balance Intervention for Multiple Sclerosis
The study involves a two-arm, Phase 1, randomized controlled clinical trial designed to establish the feasibility and effects of a Functional Balance Intervention (FBI) on physical and cognitive function, as well as measures of…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Primary Progressive, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Secondary Progressive
- Trial name
- HomeFBIinMS (NCT07355387)
- Testing
- Multicomponent balance intervention consisting of four components including dual-tasking, functional strength, vestibular and dynamic balance., Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Psychoemotional Status and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
This prospective cohort study will evaluate the influence of psychoemotional status on the clinical course and quality of life of adult patients with functional dyspepsia and/or irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed according to…
- Trial name
- NCT07539051
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Symptom Assessment, Helicobacter pylori Status Assessment
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Center of New Medical Technologies
Family Resilience, Short-term Therapy
Home Within the Heart: a Playful Journey to Strengthen Family Resilience
The primary aim of this clinical trial is to enhance open and secure communication within the family, strengthen the parent-child bond, and reinforce feelings of safety and stability, and strengthen family resilience.
- Conditions
- Family Resilience, Short-term Therapy, The Integration of Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06592651
- Testing
- Play Therapy Workshop
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Stroke, Stress, Psychological
Stroke Rehabilitation Utilizing Therapeutical Methods Designed for Nature Environments
Outpatient participants with a recent stroke diagnoses receive complimentary rehabilitation. The nature interventions include ergo- and physiotherapeutic and neurocognitive tasks with the support of an psychotherapeutic frame…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stress, Psychological, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06633146
- Testing
- Therapies in nature
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care