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EEG Biomarkers for ADHD Stimulant Treatment
Conditions: ADHD Interventions: Drug: methylphenidate HCl; Drug: Mixed amphetamine salts extended release Sponsors: Boston Children's Hospital; Seattle Children's Hospital; Tris Pharma, Inc. Not yet recruiting
Using AI to Detect Psychosis Relapse: Scoping Review
Background: Psychotic disorder represents a leading cause of disability worldwide, and relapse in psychosis is common. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a method that could aid clinical monitoring for individuals experiencing psychosis. Objective: This review aims to map…
Welcome to Our New IOCDF Advocates
The IOCDF is thrilled to announce our newest cohort of Advocate volunteers! We’re welcoming 13 incredible new Advocates to our program, bringing our total to 64 dedicated volunteers working together... Read more » The post Welcome to Our New IOCDF…
Sleep Quality and Biomarkers in Adolescent Girls With Anorexia Nervosa
Conditions: Anorexia Nervosa Interventions: Procedure: Longitudinal Fasting Blood Sampling for Biomarker Assessment; Other: Multimodal Psychiatric Treatment Program; Device: Home Polysomnography - NOX A1 Sponsors: University of Split, School of Medicine; University Hospital of Split Not yet recruiting
Prevalence and Predictors of Self-Reported Adverse Experiences in Digital Meditation Training: 2 Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Digital meditation-based interventions (MBIs) reach vast global audiences with millions of active users, yet concerns persist about the frequency and nature of adverse experiences (ie, AExs) occurring during meditation training. Some researchers have argued that AExs are substantially underdetected…
Between Help and Harm: An Evaluation Study of Mental Health Crisis Handling by Large Language Models
Background: The use of large language models (LLMs)–powered chatbots has reshaped how people seek information and advice, including for emotional and mental health support. While LLMs can offer scalable support, their ability to safely detect and respond to acute mental…
Examining the Social and Mental Health Benefits of Virtual and In-Person Physical Activity Intervention Among Postsecondary Students: Quasi-Experimental Study
Background: Physical activity (PA) is a promising prevention approach for supporting mental health and enhancing social inclusion among postsecondary students. However, it is unclear whether similar outcomes are realized when PA programming is delivered in-person versus virtually. Objective: Using data…
Tracking the longitudinal course of physiologic and mental health functioning among individuals in substance use disorder treatment
IntroductionMental health monitoring is crucial to long-term recovery in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment; however, little is known about how changes in physiological indicators align with changes in self-reported mental health over time.MethodsWe examined longitudinal associations of resting heart rate…
Association between plasma proBDNF levels and cognitive impairment in patients with alcohol dependence: a case–control and longitudinal study
BackgroundAlcohol dependence is frequently accompanied by cognitive impairment. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling plays a critical role in synaptic plasticity, while the precursor form, proBDNF, has been increasingly implicated in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. However, the association between plasma proBDNF…
Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?
Federal actions and proposals have reignited debate over methadone and buprenorphine, worrying addiction experts and patient groups.
The Intersectionality of OCD and the Shame Surrounding Sexuality
By Mike Vatter Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a condition involving excessive cleanliness, organization, or ritualistic behavior. In reality, OCD is a complex mental health disorder characterized by... Read more » The post The Intersectionality of OCD and…
Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Social Cognition, Cognitive Processing, and Functional Brain Architecture
Conditions: Psychopathy Interventions: Device: continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS); Device: Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS); Device: Sham Sponsors: University of Colorado, Denver; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Not yet recruiting
The SAVOR Study: Appetite and Physiological Responses
Conditions: Anorexia of Aging; Malnutrition or Risk of Malnutrition Interventions: Other: Shredded Chicken Congee Sponsors: Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation Not yet recruiting
Testing STAR and TextSTAR: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conditions: Sexual Violence; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Opioid Misuse Interventions: Behavioral: Skills Training in Active Recovery (STAR) Video; Behavioral: Text Skills Training in Active Recovery (TextSTAR) program Sponsors: University of Wisconsin, Madison; National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Enrolling by…
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Medication, Eye Movements, and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD
Conditions: ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity Interventions: Drug: metylphenidate Sponsors: Umeå University; Region Västerbotten; Stockholm University Recruiting
Clinical Trial Evaluating the Effects of Ganaxolone in Children With Autism
Conditions: Autism in Children; Autistic Disorder in Children and Adolescents; Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions: Drug: Ganaxolone (Ztalmy); Drug: Placebo Sponsors: Stanford University; SPARK NS Not yet recruiting
SleepPathfinder: A Socratic Questioning and Self-Decision–Based Chatbot to Support User Engagement in Digital CBT-I: Usability and Feasibility Study
Background: Chronic insomnia is a highly prevalent sleep disorder that adversely affects quality of life and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is internationally recommended as the first-line treatment, and digital CBT-I (dCBT-I) has been developed to improve…