Dysthymic disorder
MONDO:0001442A chronic mood disorder in which the symptoms are similar to, though milder than, those diagnosed in depression.
Also known as: dysthymia
66 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pill aims to keep depression away longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding NBI-1065845 to standard antidepressants can delay the return of depressive symptoms in adults with major depression. About 550 people who have not fully responded to current antidepressants will take either the study drug or a placebo pill.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut feeling: could a probiotic ease depression in young brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a multi-strain probiotic called Visbiome can change brain activity and gut bacteria in people aged 15 to 24 with depression. Participants take either the probiotic or a placebo powder daily for several weeks. Researchers use brain scans and stool samples …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to keep moms healthy after birth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way of caring for new mothers and their babies together, called MOMI PODS. It focuses on moms who had heart or mental health problems during pregnancy. The goal is to see if this coordinated care model improves health and reduces risks like postpartum depre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy could help cancer survivors beat depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with talk therapy can safely help cancer survivors with depression or anxiety. Twenty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have no brain involvement will receive a single dose of psil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding NBI-1065845 to standard antidepressants can better ease depression symptoms in 200 adults who haven't fully responded to current treatments. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks, and doctors measure changes in mood and daily …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called NBI-1065845 can help reduce depression symptoms in adults who haven't responded well to standard antidepressants. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo alongside their current antidepressant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Long-Term safety trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study is testing the long-term safety of an experimental drug called NBI-1065845 (TAK-653) in 850 adults with major depressive disorder who haven't gotten enough relief from standard antidepressants. Participants take the drug alongside their usual antidepressant for…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: virtual therapy may cut opioid use after knee or hip surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a telemedicine-delivered cognitive behavioral program (RxWell) to help adults with anxiety or depression use fewer opioids after knee or hip replacement. About 150 participants will be enrolled. The program aims to improve mood and reduce painkiller use by provid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study pits two therapies against each other for stubborn depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of talk therapy—CBASP and Behavioral Activation—for adults with long-lasting depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 396 inpatients will receive 16 weeks of one therapy to see which works better and why. The goal is to find more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Greifswald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI therapist takes on depression and anxiety in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-guided cognitive behavioral therapy program can reduce symptoms of mild depression and anxiety in adults. Over 10 weeks, 120 participants will either receive AI-guided therapy through a digital platform or standard care. The goal is to see if AI can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aleksandra Stojanovic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study tests online plus In-Person therapy for anxiety and depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a blended group therapy (online and in-person sessions) to standard in-person group therapy for adults with anxiety or depression. About 144 participants will receive 16 weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if the blended approach works as well and is accept…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a Self-Compassion class ease anxiety and depression? new study tests In-Person vs. online
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week mindful self-compassion program can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It compares attending the program in person versus through videoconference. The study involves 80 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders or major depression who also…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for hard-to-treat mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study at Yale is testing whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin is safe and tolerable for people whose daily life is impaired by mood, anxiety, trauma, or addiction symptoms. Fifty participants will receive the drug openly (everyone knows they get it) and be f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Exercise + brain zaps: new hope for stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if adding structured exercise to a brain stimulation treatment called iTBS can help people with depression that hasn't improved with medication. Twenty physically inactive adults with difficult-to-treat depression will either get iTBS alone or iTBS plus exercise.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a 60-Minute online tool help while you wait for therapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital program called UKADO for people waiting for face-to-face therapy for depression or anxiety. About 312 adults will try different versions of the program—some focused on problems, others on strengths—with or without human support. The goal is to see which…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding NBI-1065845 to standard antidepressants can better relieve depression symptoms in adults who haven't gotten enough help from their current medication. About 200 participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat depression? schema therapy put to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a type of talk therapy called schema therapy for people whose depression has lasted a long time or hasn't gotten better with medication. 129 participants will either get 30 sessions of schema therapy or standard psychotherapy. The goal is to see if schema therapy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region of Southern Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive NIMH study seeks 16,000 volunteers to unlock secrets of mood and anxiety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institute of Mental Health screens up to 16,000 people with mood or anxiety disorders, as well as healthy volunteers, to see if they can join other research studies. Participants undergo evaluations like psychiatric interviews, brain scans, and lab test…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict which kids respond to family therapy for depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares brain activity and parenting styles in children aged 7-12 with and without depression. It then tests whether these factors can predict how well a child responds to a 12-session family-focused therapy designed to build positive interactions and coping skills. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain study seeks to unravel loneliness in mental illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how feeling lonely and being socially isolated affect the brain and daily life in people with serious mental illnesses like psychosis or schizophrenia. Researchers will use surveys, daily diaries, and brain scans to understand these connections. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to predict suicide risk in mood disorder patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with mood disorders may be at risk for suicide. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and survey answers from 300 participants to find patterns and build a model that predicts suicide risk. The goal is to better understand the factors involved so d…
Sponsor: Tianjin Anding Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New family program aims to help teens battling addiction and mental health issues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new family-based program (Fam-AID) for teens aged 13-21 who are getting treatment for substance use and also have anxiety or depression. The program adds extra support for mental health and family involvement to their usual care. Researchers want to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Hidden health crisis: new screening aims to catch physical illness in mental health patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowPeople with serious mental illness often have undiagnosed physical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This study tests whether adding routine physical health checks to psychiatric care helps find and treat these hidden illnesses. About 2,800 adults in Denmark wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amager Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Memory aid could unlock hidden mental health history
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a life history calendar—a simple grid that helps people recall important life events—can improve the accuracy of mental health surveys. Researchers in Hong Kong will ask 2,500 adults about their mental health using either a standard interview or one…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain zaps may supercharge emotion control therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Your eyes may reveal your meds: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special eye-tracking device (Gaize) can identify changes in eye movement patterns caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications. Researchers will observe 50 adults with conditions like ADHD, depression, or anxiety who have been on medication for ov…
Sponsor: Gaize • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Latino teens with depression: which help strategy works best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowLatino teens are less likely to get depression treatment than their peers. This study asks teens, parents, and doctors which of three strategies—peer support groups, parent-teen training, or care navigation—they prefer. Researchers will interview 15 teens, 15 parents, and 5 healt…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC