Tau clinical trials

Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression in cancer patients

This trial tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain treatment) can help reduce depression in people who have had cancer in the last 5 years. It aims to improve mood without using medication.

Trauma support program for substance use and reentry

This study tests a program for people in correctional facilities who have experienced violence and are in substance use treatment. It helps you prepare for release by building a support system in the community.

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Cost-effectiveness of ABFT for youth with suicidality

This study looks at whether ABFT (a family-based therapy) works well and is worth the cost for young adults who have strong suicidal thoughts. It also uses your family’s involvement to see how treatment affects safety and well-being over time.

Blood test for Alzheimer's brain changes

This study uses a simple blood test to quickly detect Alzheimer's-related brain changes (amyloid plaques). It may help people with memory concerns avoid a more invasive PET scan and get answers faster.

Tau PET/CT scan study for people in an ongoing cohort

This study uses a special brain scan (tau PET/CT) to look for a protein called tau, and it ties the scan results to information collected in an existing research program. It may help researchers better understand brain changes over time.

Tau protein study in late-onset psychosis

This study looks at brain proteins called tau in people who develop psychosis later in life (after age 60). Researchers want to understand how these proteins relate to symptoms, which may help find better treatments.

Therapy study for adjustment disorder after trauma

This study compares a new type of talk therapy (Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy) to standard care for veterans and active military members who are struggling with adjustment disorder after a traumatic event. The goal is to see which approach helps people feel better and adjust to life after trauma.

Testing tears for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

This study looks at whether tears can help detect Alzheimer's disease. You will have your tears collected and tested for possible biomarkers.

Tau PET/CT scan study for people with related diseases

This study uses a special scan (Tau PET/CT) to look at tau protein in the brain or body. It may help doctors understand tau-related diseases better, and is open to adults who are scheduled for this scan.

Long-term stimulant for methamphetamine recovery

This study tests whether a high dose of a stimulant medication (lisdexamfetamine, an ADHD medicine) taken over many weeks can help people who have already completed a methamphetamine treatment program to stay off meth, reduce use, or avoid relapse.

PET scans to spot early Alzheimer's changes

This trial uses special PET scans to see amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, which are linked to Alzheimer's. It aims to find these changes early, in people with mild memory problems or early-stage Alzheimer's.

Guided treatment vs usual care for stubborn depression

This trial tests if using an algorithm to guide treatment works better than standard care for people whose depression hasn't gotten better with previous treatments. It aims to find a more effective approach for those with treatment-resistant depression.

Digital therapy app for thinking skills in kids with ADHD or autism

This study tests a digital therapy app (called NDTx-02) designed to improve thinking skills like focus and planning in children with ADHD or autism. Your child would use the app on a tablet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular care.

Talking therapy for existential distress in advanced cancer

This trial compares a short-term psychodynamic therapy (ORPHYS) with usual care for people with advanced cancer who are struggling with existential distress, such as loss of hope, fear of death, or loneliness. It aims to see if this therapy can help improve emotional well-being.

Yoga group therapy for schizophrenia

This trial tests whether a yoga-based group program can help people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders feel better. It's designed for outpatients who are stable enough to participate in group therapy.

Learning about amyloid and tau test results

This study helps people understand their results from brain scans that measure amyloid and tau proteins, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. It is for adults 45 and older who are part of specific Alzheimer's research programs and have no dementia diagnosis.

Thinking and memory in women who have experienced partner violence

This study looks at how thinking skills like planning and memory are affected in women who have survived intimate partner violence. It may help explain how these experiences affect daily life and mental health.

Third-steps therapy for psychosis and PTSD symptoms

This study tests a structured therapy program for people who have both psychosis symptoms and high PTSD symptoms. It aims to reduce distress from past trauma while also supporting mental health symptoms.

Tau vaccine study for early Alzheimer's prevention

This study tests a vaccine that targets tau protein, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. It is for older adults who have no memory problems yet but have biological signs of early Alzheimer's, to see if the vaccine can prevent or slow down the disease.

Group therapy for borderline symptoms in teens

This study tests if group schema therapy helps teenagers reduce borderline personality symptoms. It may be a good option if you have some borderline traits and can attend group sessions in Finnish.

Tau brain imaging in people with mild thinking changes or Alzheimer's

This study uses a special PET scan to take pictures of abnormal tau protein in the brain. It aims to see if the scan results match what is found in brain tissue after death, which could help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related conditions.

Help for veterans who smoke before major surgery

This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.

Parenting support for mothers in military families

This study tests a parenting program designed to help mothers in military families cope with past trauma and improve their relationship with their child. The program aims to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms while increasing parenting confidence.