Trial Watch · Psychiatry & Cognitive Neurology
Clinical trials in Psychiatry & Cognitive Neurology, ranked by methodological rigor and ordered by most recent.
Multimodal AI System Matches Clinicians in Simulated Telehealth Diagnostics
A new AI system, multimodal AMIE, integrates diverse data types to achieve high diagnostic accuracy and conversational quality in simulated telehealth
CBD's Pain Modulation Effects Vary by Opioid Dosing Timing in OUD Patients
A crossover study reveals cannabidiol's impact on pain sensitivity is dependent on whether opioid agonist treatment has been administered.
ITBS Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms; D-Cycloserine Augments Depressive Symptoms Only
A randomized trial found intermittent theta-burst stimulation significantly reduced fibromyalgia symptoms, but adjunctive D-Cycloserine only…
ABCDEF Bundle Does Not Reduce Delirium, Improves Specific Quality of Life Domain
A randomized trial in Australian ICU patients found no delirium reduction with the ABCDEF bundle, but noted better 90-day 'usual activities' scores.
Low-Dose Buprenorphine Sustains Ketamine's Antisuicidal Effects in MDD
A randomized trial indicates sublingual buprenorphine extends ketamine's rapid reduction of suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder.
IL-6 Inhibition Shows Clinical Signals in Refractory Depression
A small trial of tocilizumab for difficult-to-treat depression suggests potential for symptom improvement and identifies patient selection markers.
Amitriptyline Not Superior to Placebo for Leprosy-Related Neuropathic Pain
A randomized controlled trial found amitriptyline did not offer additional analgesia as add-on therapy for neuropathic pain in leprosy.
New Tool Assesses Integrative Oncology Competencies in Trainees
A validated questionnaire helps evaluate baseline clinical skills in integrative oncology among healthcare provider trainees, supporting targeted.
Remote Multicomponent Rehabilitation Does Not Improve Quality of Life for ICU Survivors
A randomized trial found a 6-week remote rehabilitation program did not significantly enhance health-related quality of life at 8 weeks.
AD109 Reduces Apnea-Hypopnea Index in PAP-Intolerant OSA Patients
An oral combination of aroxybutynin and atomoxetine significantly improved objective respiratory metrics over 26 weeks.
Tea Polyphenols Mitigate Brain Changes, Anxiety in Aged Diabetic Rats
A preclinical study in aged T2DM rats suggests tea polyphenol intervention may improve hippocampal structure, function, and behavior.
Sternal Vibration Plus Mindfulness Improves Body Awareness, White Matter in Trauma
A study in trauma-exposed adults found sternal vibration combined with mindfulness meditation enhanced interoceptive awareness and increased neurite.
CTBS to Right DLPFC Reduces Heavy Drinking Relapse Risk in AUD Over 12 Months
Continuous theta-burst stimulation to the right DLPFC lowered heavy-drinking relapse risk in AUD over 12 months in a randomized trial.
ED Nudge Strategy Increases Naltrexone Prescribing for Alcohol Misuse
A multicomponent emergency department protocol significantly raised naltrexone initiation for patients with alcohol-related diagnoses.
Intracranial Stimulation Prevents Attentional Lapses in Children
A new study identifies a real-time neural signature for attentional control, enabling targeted intervention to improve attention shifts.
Accelerated Deep TMS Protocols Show High Remission Rates in Depression
A randomized trial finds that 10-day accelerated deep TMS protocols achieve 42% to 50% remission rates, exceeding pharmacotherapy alone.
Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual Function After Radical Prostatectomy
A phase 2 trial shows 12 weeks of testosterone cypionate enhances libido and body composition without triggering biochemical recurrence.
Magnetic Seizure Therapy Limits Memory Loss in Bipolar Depression Trial
A randomized pilot study shows magnetic seizure therapy matches the efficacy of ultrabrief ECT while reducing cognitive adverse effects.
Digital Therapeutic App Reduces Chronic Tinnitus Distress in Randomized Trial
A mobile application delivering cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores over 24 weeks.
Autologous Mesenchymal Cells Reduce Neuroinflammation in Chronic Brain Injury
A Phase 1/2a trial shows intravenous stromal cells improve white matter integrity and reduce immune cell density in the chronic TBI brain.
Mindfulness Adjunct Lowers Anxiety Scores in Medicated Adults With GAD
An 8-week mindfulness program added to pharmacotherapy improved clinician-rated anxiety, sleep quality, and psychosocial functioning.
Prefrontal Stimulation Amplifies Placebo Mood Response in Depression
Intermittent theta burst stimulation of the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex modulates the default mode network to enhance expectancy effects.
Psychotherapy Shows Large, Durable Effects in Treatment-Resistant Depression
A reanalysis of trial data suggests clinical gains stem from simultaneous psychological shifts rather than sequential changes in defense.
Telehealth Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy Reduces Chronic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
A randomized trial demonstrates that remote delivery of hypnotic cognitive therapy significantly lowers pain intensity and depression.
Group CBT Reduces Hostile Attribution Bias in Young Adults With ASD Traits
A pilot study finds that targeting social cognitive distortions improves communication and quality of life through distinct pathways.
Digital Exercise and Interoceptive Training Lower Acute Depression Scores in Young Adults
A randomized trial found significant short-term symptom reduction, though benefits did not persist at one- or three-month follow-up.
Group Cognitive Therapy Reduces Negative Symptoms in Early Psychosis
A pilot trial shows rumination-focused therapy added to standard care significantly improves negative symptoms and repetitive thinking.
Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Existential Distress in Advanced Cancer Patients
Secondary analysis shows three doses of intranasal ketamine improve death-related anxiety and existential well-being in palliative care.
Behavioral Activation Reduces Pain During Smoking Cessation in Depressed Adults
A secondary analysis finds that behavioral activation therapy significantly lowers bodily pain scores compared to standard cessation care.
Digital and Primary Care Intervention Reduces Adolescent Depressive Symptoms in Slums
A randomized trial in India shows a multimedia campaign and digital tools improve mental health literacy and lower PHQ-9 scores.