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Clinical Trials

Leading the Future of Clinical Medicine
The College of Medicine is a hub for groundbreaking clinical research. With over 30 specialized research units, our teams are dedicated to translating laboratory discoveries into life-saving clinical applications. From neurology to oncology, we provide the infrastructure and expertise necessary to push the boundaries of modern medicine.

Browse our Research Units below to view current study listings.

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Brady Jamal Williamson, PhD

Brady Jamal Williamson, PhD

Environmental Public Health Sciences

Studying the Brains of Elite Athletes

This research study looks at how the brains of elite athletes may be different from others. Participants complete advanced brain scans that measure brain structure and brain activity while resting and performing simple tasks. The goal is to understand how years of intense training may shape the brain and support high-level athletic performance. The study involves one short visit, or two shorter visits, and does not involve treatment or changes to medical care.

Fabiano G. Nery, MD

Fabiano G. Nery, MD

Depression

NAC Treatment for Bipolar Offspring

This is an 8-week, open-label study testing whether daily N-acetylcysteine (NAC) helps reduce depressive symptoms in young people at high risk for bipolar disorder. Participants are 15 to 24 years old and must have a first-degree relative with Bipolar I disorder and current depressive symptoms. Each participant will have a brain scan (resting-state fMRI) at the start and end of the 8 weeks to look for changes in brain connections, especially between parts of the left front of the brain and the left striatum. The study will track mood and anxiety symptoms, overall clinical status, and whether changes in symptoms relate to changes in brain connectivity. This pilot trial aims to see if NAC is safe, well tolerated, and shows signs of benefit, to support a larger future placebo-controlled neuroimaging study.

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