Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Gustavo Alva

Psychiatry
302 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 202, 
Orange, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
302 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 202, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Gustavo Alva is a Psychiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Alva is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Alva is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

302 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 202, Orange, CA 92866

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Masupirdine (SUVN-502) for the Treatment of Agitation in Participants With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Masupirdine (SUVN-502) for the Treatment of Agitation in Participants With Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Biomarker Effects of ALZ-801 in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease and APOE4/4 Genotype
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Biomarker Effects of ALZ-801 in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease and APOE4/4 Genotype
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: ALZ-801
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AL002 in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AL002 in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: AL002
Study Phase: Phase 2
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Donanemab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CT1812 in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CT1812 in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: CT1812
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, 52-week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Simufilam 100 mg Tablets in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, 52-week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Simufilam 100 mg Tablets in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Simufilam
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study of ATH-1017 Treatment in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study of ATH-1017 Treatment in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: ATH-1017
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized , Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, 3-Arm Parallel Design Study to Evaluate the Effects of BPN14770 in Patients With Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease
A Randomized , Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, 3-Arm Parallel Design Study to Evaluate the Effects of BPN14770 in Patients With Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: BPN14770
Study Phase: Phase 2
The RECOVER sUb-study, Which Leverages quaNtitative and Credible Research tOols From Verily, Will providE Assessment measuRes for Depressive Episodes
The RECOVER sUb-study, Which Leverages quaNtitative and Credible Research tOols From Verily, Will providE Assessment measuRes for Depressive Episodes
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 20, 2024
A Phase 2a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, 26-Week, Placebo-Controlled Study of SUVN-502 in Subjects With Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Currently Treated With Donepezil Hydrochloride and Memantine Hydrochloride
A Phase 2a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, 26-Week, Placebo-Controlled Study of SUVN-502 in Subjects With Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Currently Treated With Donepezil Hydrochloride and Memantine Hydrochloride
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 09, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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19 Total Publications

Durability of the benefit of vagus nerve stimulation in markedly treatment-resistant major depression: a RECOVER trial report.
Durability of the benefit of vagus nerve stimulation in markedly treatment-resistant major depression: a RECOVER trial report.
Journal: The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology
Published: October 21, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gustavo Alva is classified as an Distinguished expert for Major Depression, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gustavo Alva specialize in?

While Dr. Gustavo Alva is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Gustavo Alva participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gustavo Alva has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Major Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Gustavo Alva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Gustavo Alva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-545-5550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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