Research & Trials
Beyond Ageing: A Study for the Prevention of Depression, Cognitive Impairment and the Improvement of Knowledge About Mental Health
2 September 2008The purpose of this study is to determine whether folate and vitamin B12, physical activity and mental health literacy can prevent depression, and folate and vitamin B12 and physical activity can ... › More
Non-Invasive Targeted Electronic Pain Control Device ("Biowave System") Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
1 September 2008Low back pain is a common condition, which extols a large cost to society from lost wages.The Biowave System was developed by Biowave Corporation (Biowave), Norwalk, CT. Two wires ... › More
CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Organ-Confined Prostate Cancer: Homogenous Dose Distribution
30 August 2008The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of CyberKnife radiosurgery in patients with early stage organ-confined prostate cancer. › More
Far Infrared Treatment for Kidney Diseases
19 August 2008Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medical ... › More
Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
15 August 2008The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of the InterX 5000 in relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain. This study will focus on the efficacy of treating patients who have ... › More
Effect of Growth Hormone on Bone Metabolism in Anorexia Nervosa
13 August 2008Decreased bone strength is a serious medical problem present in many women with Anorexia Nervosa, or disordered eating. Women with weaker bones are more likely to suffer broken bones than women with ... › More
Effect of Coffee on Gastro-Oesophageal Disease in Patients With Symptoms of Reflux
13 August 2008Investigation evaluating the effect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. › More
A New Treatment for Auditory Hallucinations -Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
12 August 2008TMS is a potential treatment for people with schizophrenia and treatment-resistant auditory hallucinations (hearing voices). Magnetic fields are used to stimulate the brain via a simple coil held to ... › More
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) A New Treatment for Adolescents with Depression
12 August 2008Physical treatments are an important part of therapy for depression for many people. The physical treatments currently available are antidepressant medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), ... › More
Genetic Study of Bipolar Disorders
12 August 2008This research study is aiming to identify the genes that predispose someone to developing Bipolar Disorder. We are looking for families with two or more people affected by Bipolar Disorder. The ... › More
