Mood disorder
MONDO:0005371A cognitive disorder a disturbance in which the person's mood is hypothesized to be the main underlying feature.
Also known as: episodic mood disorder
2342 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain scans may end guesswork in treating stubborn depression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether brain imaging and clinical data can help select the best treatment for people with depression that hasn't improved with standard therapies. Participants receive either repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) or ketamine, and researchers check …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug tames mania best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two approved antipsychotic drugs, risperidone and cariprazine, in 50 adults with bipolar 1 disorder experiencing acute mania. Participants take one of the drugs for 6 weeks, and doctors measure how well symptoms improve using a standard mania rating scale. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a pill supercharge brain stimulation for depression?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a drug called NRX-101 (a mix of D-cycloserine and lurasidone) to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) helps people with treatment-resistant depression more than TMS alone. About 400 adults who have not had TMS before will receive either the drug…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NeuroRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI city halls: could Robot-Run domes cure addiction and homelessness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veterans Recovery Network Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New program aims to help refugee and underserved moms with depression and birth control
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding mental health screening and family planning counseling to routine baby check-ups helps new mothers. About 920 migrant, refugee, and underserved women in Jordan will take part. They will be screened for postpartum depression, receive support or refe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can social rhythm therapy replace meds for bipolar II?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial compares the drug quetiapine with interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) in 216 people with bipolar II disorder who have disrupted daily rhythms. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a nasal spray after childbirth ward off postpartum depression?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nasal spray containing esketamine and dexmedetomidine, given twice after childbirth, can lower the chance of postpartum depression in women who already had mild depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Esketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant, and dexmed…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug beat metformin for antipsychotic weight gain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares dapagliflozin and metformin for managing weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications. About 110 adults aged 16 and older will take one of the drugs plus lifestyle advice for 26 weeks. The goal is to see which drug works better and is safer for weight contr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study aims to tackle teen depression and HIV care together
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program that combines group counseling, financial literacy training, and savings accounts to help Ugandan teens with HIV manage depression and stick to their medication. About 588 adolescents aged 15-19 will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City University of New York, School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can doulas help new moms beat the baby blues?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doulas can successfully deliver an 8-week program called YouMatter to new or expecting mothers at risk for postpartum depression. The program combines mental health support, parenting tips, and self-care. Forty mothers with mild depression symptoms will p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could lowering antipsychotic doses help some schizophrenia patients function better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether carefully reducing antipsychotic medication in stable schizophrenia patients can improve their daily functioning compared to staying on the same dose. Researchers will group 288 adults aged 18–60 by their specific psychosis type and randomly assign them t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a few support sessions prevent psychiatric readmissions?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stéphane Morandi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Skull-Implanted device aims to lift severe depression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new device called the Motif XCS System for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with multiple medications. The device is implanted in the skull and stimulates a key brain area without piercing the brain's protective covering. The main goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Motif Neurotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cool roofs could beat the heat in fiji: 800 homes join landmark study
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Fiji. About 800 households will receive either a cool roof or usual care. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, depression, and other heat-related symptoms to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New trial combines lifestyle changes and Weight-Loss drug to boost mental health
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized program of exercise, diet, sleep support, social activities, and a weight-loss drug (semaglutide) can improve mental functioning in 140 adults with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Participants are randomly assigned to the pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Phone tracking and peer help aim to cut hospital visits for mentally ill veterans
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether tracking smartphone activity and offering extra support from peer specialists can help veterans with serious mental illness avoid emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 400 veterans who are at high risk will take part. The goal is to catch early …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New digital toolkit aims to transform care for millions with multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can your genes guide better depression treatment? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether having a pharmacist review a patient's genetic test results can improve treatment for major depression. 220 adults in Pennsylvania who are starting or changing antidepressant medication will be randomly assigned to either receive this specialized medi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can peer support keep homeless veterans out of the ER?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program called EMPOWER, led by trained peer supporters, can help homeless veterans with substance use or mental health issues stay engaged in care and avoid repeated hospital stays or emergency visits. About 278 veterans in permanent supportive housi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a cool roof save lives? mexico trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether applying a special heat-reflecting coating to roofs can improve the health and well-being of 800 households in Colima, Mexico. The coating is designed to keep homes cooler indoors, which may help lower heart rate, improve blood sugar control, reduce d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New online program aims to boost medication adherence in mental health patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether an online education and support program can help people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder stick to their medication plans. Researchers will compare digital questionnaires with pharmacy records to measure adherence. About 1,640 adults in Spain will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Pharmacists step in to fight antipsychotic weight gain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether extra education from a pharmacist can help people aged 18-60 who are starting a new antipsychotic medication for conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The goal is to see if this support reduces weight gain and other metabolic side effects.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New digital program aims to tame bipolar mood swings
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new group program called PEDAL for people with bipolar disorder. It combines standard group education with digital tools like an app-based mood diary and online resources to help manage rapid mood swings. The trial will involve 120 participants across five site…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Ketamine therapy shows promise for alcohol and depression in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study will test whether adding ketamine to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is safe and feasible for people with both alcohol use disorder and major depression. Twenty participants will receive three ketamine injections over six weeks along with CBT sessions. T…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: South West Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New brain zapping technique could lift depression in seniors with memory loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, intensive form of brain stimulation for elderly people (65 and older) who have depression that hasn't improved with medication and also have memory or thinking problems. The treatment uses magnetic pulses targeted to a specific brain area, guided by brain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a Head-Zapping device lift teen depression?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help teens (ages 12-18) with major depression when added to their usual medication. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for several weeks. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New program aims to keep seniors with multiple illnesses out of the hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a comprehensive management service package for older adults (65+) who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized lifestyle advice, and long-term support. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:59 UTC
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Can your voice reveal depression? new app puts speech analysis to the test
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a smartphone app that analyzes speech can accurately screen for depression and anxiety in university students. Researchers will enroll 80 students aged 16 to 25 and compare the app's results with standard questionnaires. The goal is to see if voice pattern…
Sponsor: Accexible • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI listens for dementia: new speech test could speed up diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 440 Danish-speaking adults over 50 to see if an artificial intelligence model can detect dementia and mild cognitive impairment from speech recordings. Participants will complete standard cognitive tests and describe a picture while being reco…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound spot hidden depression in gut patients?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether routine blood vessel tests can help identify depression in people with chronic atrophic gastritis, a stomach condition. Many patients with this disease have undiagnosed depression due to stigma. Researchers will use ultrasound and other vascular measur…
Sponsor: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a computer diagnose depression as well as a doctor?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can diagnose depression as accurately as a psychiatrist. About 100 adults with depression will take part. Their AI-based diagnosis will be compared to the diagnosis made by a mental health specialist.
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New spinal fluid test aims to solve dementia misdiagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether measuring a specific abnormal protein (alpha-synuclein) in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect samples and perform cognitive tests on 286 older adults with suspected …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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New virtual program aims to prevent postpartum depression in LGBTQ+ parents
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a 10-session virtual group program called Parents and Babies, designed to prevent postpartum depression in LGBTQ+ parents. The program teaches coping skills based on cognitive-behavioral therapy. Researchers will enroll 16 LGBTQ+ individuals who are pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New dads get help: digital tool aims to prevent postpartum depression
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new digital program called Together in Parenting (TIP) designed to prevent postpartum depression in new fathers. About 90 English-speaking fathers-to-be or new fathers will use podcasts and handouts. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Text messages and videos aim to stop postpartum depression before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital program called 'What Were We Thinking' (WWWT) to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in first-time mothers in Chile. The program includes short videos, text message prompts, and a virtual group session. Researchers will compare mothers who receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad del Desarrollo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Teens helping teens: new study tests Mentor-Led suicide prevention
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether trained youth mentors can deliver a brief therapy to reduce suicide risk in Hispanic adolescents aged 12-17. Participants will either receive 6 therapy sessions with a mentor or usual care. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps reduce …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New program aims to stop depression before it starts in stressed teens
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a community-based program to help Black and Hispanic teens aged 15-20 cope with chronic stress and prevent depression. Participants will join peer groups to learn skills and will be tracked for 2 years. The goal is to reduce depressive symptoms and improve physic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Resilience training aims to shield first responders from PTSD
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 4-hour resilience workshop can prevent PTSD and depression in 800 first responders in New York and Texas. Participants will be randomly assigned to the workshop or a control group and followed for one year. The goal is to see if the training helps them …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stony Brook University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Peer power: AI-Enhanced mentoring aims to stop anxiety and depression before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-informed peer-mentoring program can help healthy teens and young adults (ages 12-25) manage stress and build social skills, lowering their risk of developing anxiety or depression. Researchers will compare this program to standard mentoring and heal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Patras • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a nasal spray before labor ward off postpartum depression?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of intranasal dexmedetomidine, given just before labor pain relief, can lower the chance of postpartum depression (PPD). Researchers will enroll 270 women having vaginal deliveries and randomly give them either the drug or a placebo. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chengdu Jinjiang Maternity and Child Health Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Teens use phone app to stop anxiety and depression from coming back
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether digital exercises on a smartphone can help teens aged 16-19 avoid relapse of depression or anxiety. Participants who have recovered from a past episode will use a research app to work through thoughts and feelings while they feel well. Some will join onli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Mindfulness via video could keep depression away
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) delivered through video calls can prevent depression from coming back. 315 adults with recurrent depression in partial remission will be randomly assigned to group MBCT, a self-help manual with minimal video supp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Zimbabwe study targets cancer prevention with vaccines and mental health care
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study in Zimbabwe will screen women of childbearing age and high school students for HPV and Hepatitis B, then offer vaccines to those who are eligible. It also includes cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health issues. The goal is to see if this combined approach can p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eunice Dube • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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App aims to stop anxiety and depression before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a personalized smartphone app can help prevent anxiety and depression in adults who do not currently have these conditions. About 2,595 people in Spain and Chile will use either a highly interactive app (Pandora-1), a simpler educational app (Pandora-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mediterranean Institute for the Advance of Biotechnology and Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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App aims to stop depression before it starts: 9,000-person trial launched
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized smartphone app can prevent depression and anxiety in adults who do not currently have these conditions. Over 9,000 participants in Spain will use the app, which creates a custom plan with activities like exercise, sleep improvement, and pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mediterranean Institute for the Advance of Biotechnology and Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:51 UTC
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Could a 5-Day brain stimulation blitz ease depression in PTSD?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a faster schedule of non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), is practical and safe for adults with both PTSD and major depression. Participants receive six short sessions per day for f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: keto diet tested for bipolar disorder in rural south
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder when added to standard treatments. The study will enroll 100 adults in rural Alabama and measure changes in mania severity. The goal is to see if a dietary appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted magnetic pulses aim to lift bipolar depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve depression in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers use brain scans to create a personalized map for each participant, targeting the exact brain circuits involved in mood shifts. Parti…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bipolar depression? pramipexole trial targets anhedonia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether pramipexole, a dopamine-boosting drug, can ease anhedonia (loss of pleasure) in people with bipolar depression. 126 participants will receive either pramipexole or a placebo alongside their usual mood stabilizer for 6 weeks. The study aims to impr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daniel Lindqvist • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app lift depression? 1,500 volunteers test a meditation program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether the Healthy Minds Program, a mobile meditation training app, can reduce symptoms of depression in adults. About 1,500 participants with elevated depressive symptoms will complete a 4-week well-being program using the app. Researchers will measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear nerve zaps may lift depression in Parkinson's
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help reduce depression in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants use the device at home twice a day for 14 days. The trial measures changes in mood and brain activity to see if this simpl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app lift depression? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a mobile phone app can help reduce depression symptoms in African American adults. Eight participants will attend six weekly 90-minute classes through the app and complete surveys over four months. The goal is to see if this approach is effectiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 45-Minute talk after childbirth could cut postpartum depression risk
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured, midwife-led review of the childbirth experience can improve mental health in new mothers and fathers. The intervention involves a 45-60 minute session where parents discuss their birth story, receive emotional support, and get clarifications…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help stroke survivors feel better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app called Maya that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy skills to adults who recently had a stroke and feel depressed or anxious. Ten participants will use the app for a few weeks to see if it is easy to use and helps improve their mood. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick videos aim to break stigma for parents of kids with mental health issues
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether brief, 1-2 minute videos featuring personal stories from other parents can reduce stigma and improve help-seeking among parents of children aged 6-18 with depression, ADHD, or substance use problems. Researchers will recruit 1,600 parents online and rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug best eases bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs, lumateperone and cariprazine, when added to a mood stabilizer for people with bipolar I depression. Researchers will track changes in depression symptoms over 8 weeks using standard rating scales. The goal is to see which drug works better and has f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Watim Medical & Dental College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for Parkinson's depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can improve depression in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants will receive a low to high dose with psychological support. The study measures changes in depressi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a headband that plays pink noise cure insomnia in depressed people?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a headband that delivers timed sound pulses (pink noise) can improve sleep in 25 people with both depression and insomnia. Participants wear the device nightly for four weeks, alternating between active stimulation and sham (placebo) sound. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help RA patients feel less anxious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week program of yoga and meditation delivered through a mobile app can reduce anxiety in adults with stable rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 participants will either use the app daily or continue with standard care. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tugba Civi Karaaslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a single sauna session lift depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (using an infrared sauna) can quickly improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers will measure brain activity, inflammation, and mood changes in four groups: healthy postpartum women, postpart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Your phone could soon sense when you're down and offer help — study tests app for early psychosis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether smartphone sensors can detect when someone with early psychosis is feeling anxious or depressed and then offer a short mindfulness or psychoeducation exercise. Ten adults aged 18–50 with early psychosis and mild mood symptoms will use the app for 10 w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Magnetic pulses to the brain could help depressed patients think more clearly
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve cognitive flexibility—the ability to adapt thinking—in people with major depression. 105 participants will receive either active stimulation to two brain areas, active stimulation to one a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can an 8-Week mindfulness program ease loneliness and depression in seniors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week group program that combines mindfulness, gentle movement, breathing exercises, healthy eating tips, and art activities for adults aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate depression or loneliness. The goal is to see if the program improves mood, reduces …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New magnetic helmet aims to restore pleasure in depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation tool called kTMP to treat anhedonia, the loss of interest or pleasure, in people with major depressive disorder. 104 participants will receive either active or sham stimulation. The main goal is to see if kTMP changes brain ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Magnetic Tides • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gut-Brain hope: probiotic trial targets depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement called Ecologic® Barrier for 16 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms and change brain activity in adults aged 25-40 with mild-to-moderate depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the probiotic or a placeb…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Reading • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests Mind-Body combo for depression and body aches in asian americans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany Asian Americans with depression also suffer from physical symptoms like pain or fatigue, but no proven treatment addresses both together. This study will test whether combining a stress management program with Qigong/Tai Chi movements is practical and acceptable for 70 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a phone app boost teen mental health in schools?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital mental health platform called NAVO:J can help teens feel better. About 250 students will use the app in weekly group sessions at school for 17 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and resilience to see if the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Zoom therapy aims to break barriers for deaf individuals seeking mental health help
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a two-session Zoom-based therapy designed to change beliefs about mental health treatment in Deaf adults who are not currently in care. Researchers will compare those who receive the therapy to a waitlist group to see if it increases treatment-seeking and reduces…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Laughing gas tested as rapid depression treatment for dementia patients in nursing homes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding nitrous oxide (EMONO) to standard antidepressants can reduce depressive symptoms in nursing home residents aged 60 and older who have moderate to severe dementia. Participants receive either EMONO or medical air (placebo) via a face mask over sever…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Reiki after C-Section: a new way to boost recovery and mood?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether Reiki therapy, a gentle hands-on energy technique, can improve recovery, comfort, and mood in women who have had a cesarean section. Eighty new mothers will receive three Reiki sessions on days 1, 2, and 7 after birth, in addition to standard care. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Peer navigators aim to close mental health gap for veterans of color
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week telehealth program called PARTNER-MH, where trained peer specialists help minoritized veterans navigate mental health care, address social needs, and improve communication with clinicians. The trial will enroll 268 veterans with depression, anxiety, or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill plus walking ease knee pain and lift mood in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining the medication duloxetine with a structured walking program can improve physical function, reduce pain, and ease depressive symptoms in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be assigned to either the drug-plus-exercise group or a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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5-Day brain zaps could lift depression fast
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether 5 days of accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can quickly reduce depression symptoms. 264 adults with major depressive disorder will receive either real or sham stimulation, along with brain scans and mood tracking. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fish oil as a depression booster? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a special fish oil supplement (CreNeuroS) to the antidepressant escitalopram helps reduce depression symptoms more than escitalopram alone. Eighty adults with moderate to severe major depressive disorder will take either the fish oil or a placebo f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sichuan Credit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease burnout in overworked doctors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a 6-week app-based mental fitness program can improve wellbeing and self-compassion in anesthesiology residents. Sixty residents will be randomly assigned to either the mental fitness app or a control program. The main goal is to see if such a p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality boost brainpower in depressed seniors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help improve thinking and daily functioning in people aged 70 and older who have depression. Participants will do 12 VR sessions over 6 weeks, doing tasks like sorting groceries or following recipes. The main goal is to see if sen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a new oral ketamine capsule ease bipolar depression when other treatments fail?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral ketamine capsule (KET-AD) designed to be abuse-deterrent in adults with treatment-resistant bipolar depression. About 160 participants will receive either KET-AD or a placebo, taken three times a week for up to 7 weeks, alongside their usual treatment. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocentrx Pharma Pty Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental health crisis among poor health students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests three types of support—individual counseling, group stress and budget workshops, or a mix—for health students aged 18-30 who face financial hardship. About 110 students from the University of Rouen will try these programs, and researchers will track changes in an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Nature therapy trial aims to ease teen anxiety in 3,000 students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called Natural Psychotherapy to see if it can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in 3,000 Chinese students aged 7 to 18. Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group, and their progress will be tracked for 6 months. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Phone coaching plus app could ease depression in pregnancy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program with weekly phone coaching for pregnant women with depression. Researchers will enroll 1,000 women between 12 and 22 weeks pregnant who have depressive symptoms. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can an app and telehealth beat depression? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a stepped-care approach for depression in 40 adults from primary care clinics. Participants will either use a mood-tracking app (Moodivate) alone, receive telehealth therapy, or start with the app and step up to therapy if needed. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Online group aims to lift depression in lewy body dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a tailored online support group (VOCALE LBD) can reduce depression in family caregivers of people with Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD caregivers often face high stress and depression rates. The 8-week program brings small groups together online to discuss …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a zap to your face lift your mood? new trial explores FES for depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of facial muscles is a safe and effective way to reduce depression symptoms in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). About 60 adults with MDD who have not responded to up to two treatments will receive FES or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a headset lift depression? new trial tests home Brain-Zap therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a high-dose version of a gentle brain-stimulation device (tDCS) used at home works better than the standard dose for easing major depression. About 270 adults with depression will use the device daily and be monitored for changes in mood and thinking. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ionclinics & Deionic SL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Bibliotherapy: could a book be the new prescription for student stress?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether reading specific self-help books can lower anxiety, depression, and rumination in university students aged 18-25. 110 students from health science programs will be randomly assigned to read one of two books or join a waiting list. Over 8 weeks, they will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Nisantasi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a 2-Week app ease anxiety and depression? norway launches large trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test two smartphone apps, Tankevirus and Grubl, designed to help people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. About 1000 Norwegian adults will use one of the apps or a placebo app for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and quality of l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can an AI therapist match a human one? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares an AI-delivered digital therapy called Nook to standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people with moderate depression and/or anxiety. 400 participants aged 16-64 in the UK will be randomly assigned to either the AI program or human-led therapy. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PsyScale • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could lift Veterans' depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help veterans with depression that hasn't improved with at least two other treatments. 240 veterans will receive either psilocybin or a placebo in a controlled setting. The goal is to see if it red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a simple program help new moms and their babies thrive?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a group-based program called the Thinking Healthy Extended Program (THEP) for new mothers with mild to moderate depression. The program is delivered at community health centers in China and aims to improve maternal mental health and child development. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost therapy for depressed teens with weight issues?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether adding a digital app to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens aged 12-17 who have both depression and overweight. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either CBT plus the app or CBT alone. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a single therapy session keep suicidal teens safer after hospital discharge?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two short, one-session therapies for teens aged 12-17 hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. One therapy (CAMS-BI) focuses on understanding and addressing the personal reasons behind suicidal feelings, while the other (Stanley-Brown Safety Planning) b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can walking and deep breathing lift depression? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether aerobic exercise (like brisk walking) and mindful breathing can help adults with major depressive disorder feel better and improve their quality of life. Participants are split into three groups: one does 45 minutes of moderate exercise three times a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pretoria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a single infusion ease brain injury symptoms in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called allopregnanolone can reduce depression and pain in veterans who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 132 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo through an IV. Researchers will check symptoms during the infusion…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a Phone-Based therapy help rural spanish speakers beat depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a behavioral activation therapy program delivered via telehealth for Spanish-speaking adults with depression living in rural areas of Montana and New Mexico. The goal is to see if the program improves depressive symptoms and keeps people engaged in mental hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montana State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for seniors with stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether lumateperone (Caplyta) can help older adults (60+) whose depression hasn't improved with other treatments. One hundred participants will take either the drug or a placebo alongside their current antidepressant for 10 weeks. Researchers will measure change…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eric Lenze • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could gentle brain zaps ease depression? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tTIS for adults with major depressive disorder. Sixty participants will receive either active stimulation targeting specific brain areas or a sham (fake) treatment over 5 days. Researchers will measure changes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonggui Yuan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could restore joy in depressed patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin can help people who still feel emotionally flat or uninterested in things despite taking antidepressants. About 90 adults aged 18-65 will receive either psilocybin or a placebo, and researchers will use brain …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug ease depression in Ex-Football players?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, can improve depression and cognitive symptoms in 30 male former football players aged 40-55 with at least 10 years of play. Participants take the drug every other week for 6 weeks, and researchers use brain scans an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Tailored antidepressant dosing may ease depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a personalized medicine clinic to tailor antidepressant doses can improve depressive symptoms. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with depression and track changes using a standard depression survey. The goal is to see if customizing medication base…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a tailored online program ease anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test an internet-based therapy program for 366 adults with anxiety or depression. The program starts with self-guided modules, and based on early progress, some participants will also get live sessions with a therapist. The goal is to see if personalizing the trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Herbal granules aim to lift mood in transplant survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Xiaochaihu Granules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can help with depression in people who have had a stem cell transplant. About 46 patients will receive either a low or high dose of the granules for 100 days, alongside standard care. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Zapping away sadness? new device aims to treat depression without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference stimulation (TI) to see if it can improve mood in people with depression. Forty-three adults with moderate to severe depression will receive 10 sessions of TI over two weeks. Researchers will us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for depression in new brain scan study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help treat depression. Fifty adults with depression will receive a 25 mg capsule of synthetic psilocybin along with therapy. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and other tests to see how psil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a Warm-Up lift your mood? new study tests heat therapy for depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining whole-body hyperthermia (a controlled rise in body temperature) with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults with major depressive disorder. Sixty participants will receive either CBT, heat sessions, both, or neither, to see if the co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can art on your phone beat teen loneliness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mobile app called SocialRx, which recommends personalized arts and cultural activities, can improve depression, anxiety, and loneliness in teens aged 15-18. About 230 teens with depression or anxiety will either use the app for a year or continue their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SocialRx Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Electricity and games: a new hope for aging brains?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if combining a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with computer-based memory games can improve thinking and memory in adults over 60 with recurrent depression. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups to compare different combinations of activ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug lift the fog of Treatment-Resistant depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single infusion of tocilizumab, a drug that blocks the inflammatory molecule IL-6, can reduce depressive symptoms in 32 adults with treatment-resistant major depression. Participants must have high inflammation levels (CRP ≥3 mg/L) and will rece…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease depression in dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a self-paced online program called WeACT can help family caregivers of people with dementia feel better mentally and emotionally. About 40 adult caregivers with mild to moderate depression will use the program for six weeks. Researchers will check if care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI writing coach aims to ease teen grief in landmark trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-assisted writing program can help Chinese teenagers (ages 10-19) who are struggling with prolonged grief after losing a loved one. Participants will complete three guided writing sessions over six days, with some receiving personalized AI feedback. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New moms get help for depression and drinking in pilot study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a 6-week program that combines problem-solving therapy with small rewards can help new mothers feel less depressed and drink less alcohol. About 30 mothers who gave birth in the last year will take part. Half will get the program, and the other half wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can your phone predict postpartum depression treatment success?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 250 pregnant or postpartum women with moderate-to-severe depression to see if adding digital data from smartphones and smartwatches can better predict how well they respond to treatment. Participants will receive a 12-week program that includes online cogni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a common gout pill boost antidepressants?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding allopurinol, a drug usually used for gout, to the antidepressant sertraline can better relieve symptoms of major depressive disorder. Researchers will enroll 70 adults with moderate to severe depression and measure changes in their depression score…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Gut feeling: can a probiotic lift depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Bifidobacterium PB-18 can improve symptoms of mild to moderate depression in adults aged 18 to 65 who are not taking antidepressants. Participants will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New online program aims to help kids cope with pain and stress
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an online platform called PURSUIT that teaches coping skills to Michigan youth aged 8-18 and their caregivers. The program provides cognitive-behavioral techniques for managing pain, stress, and mood, with extra substance use prevention content for teens 12 and o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy could help Burned-Out doctors find meaning again
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a group retreat using psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely help healthcare clinicians who feel depressed and have lost meaning in their work. Seventy-two doctors, nurses, and physician assistants will take part in small groups,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can ketamine plus therapy curb suicidal thoughts? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining ketamine infusions with dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) can reduce suicidal thoughts more effectively than a placebo plus DBT. About 120 adults with borderline personality disorder and treatment-resistant depression or bipolar disorder wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joshua Rosenblat • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy for depression? new trial tests psilocybin and CBT in groups
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial will test whether giving psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) along with group cognitive behavioral therapy is acceptable and feasible for people with major depression. Thirty adults with current depressive symptoms will receive two doses of ps…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can anesthesia hide the trip? new study tests psilocybin for depression without the psychedelic experience
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving psilocybin—a psychedelic drug being studied for depression—under general anesthesia can hide its mind-altering effects. That would allow researchers to run a truly blinded trial where neither patients nor doctors know who got the real drug. Ten adu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could magnetic pulses ease MS depression and fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is safe and helpful for depression and fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 20 participants will receive daily rTMS sessions for 5 days, with assessments before, after, and at a 4-…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for stubborn bipolar depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin, given with therapy, can ease depression in people with bipolar II disorder who haven't improved with standard treatments. About 90 adults aged 19-65 will receive either the full dose or a very low placebo dose, and their…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lakshmi N Yatham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could treating depression at home be just as effective as the hospital?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares doing brain stimulation (tDCS) at home versus in the hospital for people with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to see if home treatment works just as well, making care more accessible. Sixty-six adults will receive 20 sessions over two weeks, with nu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New sleep drug could ease both insomnia and depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daridorexant, a sleep medication, can help people who have both major depression and insomnia. Researchers want to see if it improves sleep quality and also eases depressive symptoms. About 134 adults will take either daridorexant or a placebo for three m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a phone app tame bipolar and addiction together?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app called Senyo Health for people with bipolar disorder who also struggle with alcohol or drug use. The app offers therapy, rewards for healthy behaviors, and weekly check-ins with a care manager. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Acupuncture or pills? new study pits needles against meds for anxiety and depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares acupuncture with standard medication to see which is more effective and affordable for reducing anxiety and mild to moderate depression in adults in China. About 120 people who haven't had mental health treatment in the past 6 months will choose their preferre…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke Kunshan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can the way we explain a treatment boost its mood benefits?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the type of education patients receive about a single propofol sedation session can change how well it works for depression. Twenty adults with moderate to severe major depressive disorder will get one propofol infusion and be randomly assigned to eith…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Reading and chewing your way to better health: new study for seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 6-week program for adults 55 and older that combines group book discussions with simple mouth exercises. The goal is to see if it can reduce depression, improve physical and oral health, and boost mental toughness. Half of the 60 participants will do the progra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Walking and talking: new study tests group workouts for better mental health
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining group cardiovascular exercise with group therapy can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults living in rural areas. Twenty participants with generalized anxiety or depressive disorders will take part in a structured program. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emporia State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Mindfulness bootcamp for stressed nursing students: will it ease anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week mindfulness program designed to help nursing students reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving their emotional control. About 93 students will learn meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The goal is to see if these techniq…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Digital lifestyle program aims to ease migrant mental health struggles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week digital program that helps migrants in Sweden improve their mental health through better sleep, diet, physical activity, and social connections. 240 adults with moderate stress, anxiety, or depression will either get the program or a general wellness mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New program brings mental health care to hospitalized Moms-to-Be
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program that offers mental health screening, therapy, and follow-up to pregnant women who are in the hospital for medical complications. About 50 participants will receive brief counseling and symptom tracking during their stay and for three months after. The g…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Psychedelic therapy gets personal: music or mindfulness for depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether tailoring psilocybin-assisted therapy to a person's preferences (music or mindfulness) is practical and helpful for treatment-resistant depression. Sixteen adults will receive two doses of psilocybin, each paired with a different therapy style, to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kyle Greenway • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for comfort in final months
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in 20 hospitalized palliative care patients. Participants use a VR headset with sensors to interact with a calming natural environment for 10 minutes daily over 14 days…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease depression in caregivers of veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) program designed to help caregivers of veterans who have mild to moderate depression. Twenty caregivers will use the online course over several weeks. Researchers will measure how satisfied participants are and w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New Self-Help program could bring depression care to more veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a guided self-help program for veterans with moderate depression. Participants follow a workbook and get coaching sessions from their VA primary care team. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps reduce depression symptoms, potentially making m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could Anti-Inflammatory drugs lift depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two anti-inflammatory medications, celecoxib or minocycline, can reduce depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder or bipolar depression. About 42 participants will take one of the drugs for 8 weeks and have their depression levels measu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Stony Brook University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Park district program aims to ease teen anxiety and depression with digital tools
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will develop and test a digital mental health program called 'VIBE in the Parks' for teens aged 13-24 who use Chicago Park District programs. About 268 participants will either get access to this program or a digital CBT workbook. The goal is to see if the program help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pill hopes to lift mood in cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called PDC-1421 to see if it is safe and helps with depression in people who have cancer. About 12 adults with mild to severe depression and stage I-III cancer will take the drug for up to 5 weeks. Doctors will check mood changes using a standard depre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioLite, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can computer exercises sharpen thinking in mental illness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New brain zaps could lift depression when pills fail
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation (TBS) for people with depression that hasn't improved with medication. About 120 adults and teens will either get real TBS or a fake version first, then real TBS later. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jung-Sun Lee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Sleep therapy could be key to preventing suicide in young adults
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults. About 90 college students with suicidal thoughts and sleep problems will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep interventions. Researchers will tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a website replace the Therapist's couch? singapore tests online CBT for anxiety and depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program can help reduce symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression in adults in Singapore. About 390 participants will either receive the 8-week online program with counselor check-ins or conti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study aims to lift mood and get hospital staff moving
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program designed to help low-wage hospital workers manage depression and become more active. The program includes counseling, work coaching, and text message support. About 60 workers will take part to see if the program is practical and improves mood, stress, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Phone support after C-Section may ease baby blues and boost breastfeeding
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding success in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will either get the digital program or standard care. The goal is to see if extra support through phon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease Cancer's toll on patients and loved ones
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a web-based program designed to help advanced cancer patients manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. The program combines online tools with guidance from healthcare professionals. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New depression pill JS1-1-01 enters key trials
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental tablet called JS1-1-01 in 180 adults with moderate to severe depression. Participants will take either a low dose, high dose, or placebo for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces depression symptoms better than a placebo.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Bedside yoga may ease postpartum depression and strengthen Mother-Infant bond
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 3-week bedside yoga program, added to standard depression treatment, can improve mother-infant bonding and reduce depression in new mothers. Fifty-two mothers with perinatal depression will be randomly assigned to yoga plus usual care or usual care alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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War stress relief app tested in ukraine
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called SOLOMIYA is helpful and easy to use for people living under the stress of war in Ukraine. About 80 adults with mild to moderate depression or sleep problems will use the app for a few weeks. The app provides relaxation exercises, m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solveig Kemna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study offers Text-Based support to dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Massage may melt labor pain and stress, new study hints
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether sacral massage (a massage on the lower back) can help reduce pain, depression, stress, and anxiety during labor. About 193 first-time mothers with a single, healthy baby will be randomly assigned to receive the massage or standard care. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Quick trip? LSD plus risperidone tested for depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether a shortened LSD experience, combined with the drug risperidone, can safely ease symptoms of major depression. Ten adults with moderate to severe depression will receive LSD followed by risperidone 45 minutes later. Researchers will monitor saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a light cap lift bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a wearable light device (Vielight RX Gamma) that shines light on the brain to see if it safely eases bipolar depression symptoms. Forty people with bipolar disorder will either get the active device or a sham (inactive) one, using it in the clinic 5 days a week f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vielight Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Brain zaps for athletes: new TMS study targets depression and concussion
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a brain stimulation treatment called TMS to help female athletes with both depression and concussion symptoms. About 35 women aged 18-65 who have had a concussion and have moderate to severe depression will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if TMS can imp…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Pilates from home: a new hope for MS symptoms?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether doing Pilates exercises at home via video calls for 16 weeks can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk farther and faster, improve balance, reduce fatigue and pain, and boost mood and thinking. About 50 adults with mild to moderate MS who can …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can acupuncture help you quit antidepressants?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles left under the skin for days) can help people with depression safely reduce or stop their SSRI medication. 114 adults planning to taper off SSRIs will be split into three groups: tapering alone, tapering with sham acu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can an app plus therapy lift depression in older adults?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether adding a mental health app called TREE-Connect to remote therapy sessions helps reduce depression in adults aged 50 to 80. Sixty participants with mild-to-moderate depression will use the app and attend therapy remotely. The main goal is to see if peo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to ease depression symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program can reduce depression symptoms, improve stress tolerance, and help with emotion regulation in adults diagnosed with major depression. About 70 outpatients aged 18-65 who have been treated for depression …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Acupuncture may ease multiple symptoms in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can reduce a group of common symptoms—pain, tiredness, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and memory fogginess—in breast cancer survivors who are on hormone therapy. About 228 women …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can an online program help treat depression and anxiety in primary care?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test an internet-based therapy program for people with emotional disorders like depression and anxiety. The program teaches skills to manage emotions and is designed to be used at home. Researchers want to see if it works well in primary care settings, if it is co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study aims to personalize depression treatment with escitalopram
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well and safely the antidepressant escitalopram works in people experiencing their first episode of major depression who have never taken medication for it. Two hundred adults aged 18 to 65 will take escitalopram for 8 weeks, and researchers will track the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Ear zap during heart surgery may ward off Post-Op delirium
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear during heart surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of postoperative delirium, anxiety, and depression. About 270 adults having elective heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive real or sha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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VR dance game tested as a new way to beat the blues
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing a virtual reality music-movement game can improve mood and social connection in young adults aged 18-25 with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. Participants will be split into three groups: one playing a social VR game with others, one playin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Shock therapy without the shock? new brain zaps aim to lift mood and kill pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-drug treatment called transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) for people who have both depression and chronic pain. 240 adults will receive one of four types of brain stimulation or a fake treatment for two weeks. Researchers will check if it reduces pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill lift bipolar depression? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help reduce depression in people with bipolar disorder who also have insulin resistance. Twenty adults with bipolar depression will take the drug for 12 weeks alongside their usual treatment. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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VR goggles vs. pills: new trial tests tech for teen depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for 30 minutes each week can reduce depression in teenage girls aged 13-18. Half the participants will use VR, while the other half take standard antidepressant pills. Researchers will measure changes in depression scores a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Acupuncture vs. antidepressants: new study tests a Needle-Based cure for depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if acupuncture is more effective than a placebo for treating major depression. Researchers will compare acupuncture to the antidepressant escitalopram in 216 adults who are not currently taking any depression medication. The goal is to find out if this anci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai 7th People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Zapping a nerve during surgery might ease Post-Op blues
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) during breast cancer surgery can help prevent or reduce negative emotions like anxiety and depression after the operation. About 232 women will receive either real or sham stimulation for 30 minut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New talk therapy aims to lift Diabetes-Related depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a structured psycho-social program (PSP) for adults aged 30-40 with type 2 diabetes who have mild-to-moderate mental health issues. Over 6-8 sessions, participants learn to manage stress, challenge negative thoughts, and improve daily habits. The goal is to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Government College University Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Could quick brain zaps lift teen depression? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a type of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (a-iTBS) in 45 adolescents aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. Participants will get either real or sham stimulation, guided by MRI scans. The goal is to see if i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study: could a simple class boost meaning and Self-Care in depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week psychoeducation program, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, can help people with depression feel more meaning in life and take better care of themselves. About 46 adults receiving TMS treatment will either join the program or continue u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baskent University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Gentle touch may ease caregiver pain and depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle manual therapy, can reduce pain, depression, and improve body awareness and quality of life in primary caregivers of people with special needs. About 30 female caregivers aged 18-55 will either receive the therapy or be i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Eat your way to better mood? diet trial targets depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a Mediterranean diet, adapted for Hong Kong, can reduce depression symptoms in 90 adults with moderate to severe depression. Participants will receive meal deliveries and track their mood and diet via phone surveys. The study also looks at how gut bacteri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New therapy aims to lift depression in HIV-Positive teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an enhanced version of depression treatment (COMBEX) for youth aged 15-24 with HIV. It combines therapy, medication management, and extra support strategies to improve mood and HIV care. Researchers will compare it to standard combination therapy over 72 weeks in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Teens to halve social media in bold mental health experiment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called REWIRE for teens aged 12-17 who feel anxious or depressed and use social media over 3 hours daily. The program aims to cut social media use by about half and replace it with positive offline activities like hobbies or time with friends. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gary Goldfield • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost therapy for anxiety and depression? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a 'blended' therapy approach for adults with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. Participants will either receive standard face-to-face therapy, a mix of face-to-face sessions and a smartphone app, or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Brain scans vs tape measures: which TMS targeting works best for depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a person's brain scan (MRI) to guide TMS treatment for depression works better than the standard scalp-measurement method. 160 adults with major depression will receive accelerated TMS (10 sessions a day for 5 days) with either MRI or scalp targetin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Brain zaps to sharpen bipolar minds: new trial tests quick fix for foggy thinking
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve memory and thinking in people with bipolar disorder. The trial will involve 88 adults with bipolar disorder who are currently stable. They will receive e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a daily supplement boost depression therapy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called GynMDD, taken alongside weekly supportive therapy, can improve symptoms of mild to moderate depression more than therapy plus a placebo. 168 adults aged 18 to 65 will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 8 weeks, c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondation FondaMental • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Music therapy from home: a new hope for autoimmune and depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether 8 weekly telehealth music therapy sessions can improve quality of life and reduce depression and anxiety in adults with autoimmune endocrine diseases (like Type 1 diabetes or Hashimoto's) who also have depression. Ten participants will meet with a boar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Appalachian State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Zen and the art of exam prep: yoga study aims to melt student stress
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program combining yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can lower stress, anxiety, and depression in university students. Sixty students will attend weekly sessions for a semester and fill out questionnaires to measure changes. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study tests community talks and support to boost mood in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a community-based programme can improve well-being and reduce loneliness in adults aged 55 and older who have mild depression symptoms. 300 participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week programme of well-being sessions and follow-up support, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Healthcare Group Polyclinics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets depression and alcoholism in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy is safe and helpful for people who have both major depression and alcohol use disorder. Thirty adults will receive either psilocybin or a placebo, along with therapy sessions. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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App aims to lift depression in stressed med students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mental health app called Intellect can reduce depression and improve resilience in medical students. 220 students will be split into two groups: one gets full app access, the other gets basic access. Researchers will check changes in mood, anxiety, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Arm cuffs could ease insomnia after stroke, new study hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a safe, non-invasive therapy that uses gentle pressure on the arms to improve sleep and mood in people who have had a stroke and suffer from insomnia. The treatment, called remote ischemic adaptation, aims to help the brain recover by briefly restricting and rest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests if GP-pharmacist teamwork can help patients quit antidepressants safely
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach where general practitioners and pharmacists work together to help adults who have been taking antidepressants for a long time but are feeling stable. The goal is to see if this teamwork helps more people safely stop their medication without their d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Ghent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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One-Day therapy aims to ease IBD and mental health struggles in veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a one-day acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program for 50 veterans who have both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The goal is to see if this brief therapy can improve their quality of lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can 8 weeks of exercise boost your mood and fitness? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test two types of exercise—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)—in 68 healthy young adults aged 18 to 21. Over 8 weeks, researchers will measure changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, testosterone and cortisol le…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Colima • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Quick workout may calm anxiety in mental health patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single 'Braining' group exercise session can quickly reduce anxiety in people receiving psychiatric care. Thirty participants will rate their anxiety before and after the session. The goal is to see if exercise can be a fast-acting tool to ease symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a keto diet boost brain zaps for depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a ketogenic (low-carb) diet to a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called iTBS helps people with treatment-resistant depression feel better. Sixty adults will follow either a keto diet or a standard healthy diet for three weeks, then receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Community health workers may bring mental health support to latine families
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether community health workers (CHWs) can effectively provide a mental health program to Spanish-speaking Latine parents who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, or traumatic stress. About 52 parents will either get the program right away or after a 5-month…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hand therapy may ease menopause symptoms without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gentle hand-application method called Jin Shin Jyutsu can help perimenopausal women feel better emotionally and physically. Sixty women aged 40-54 will practice the technique daily for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, stre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Lullaby bath time: a simple song to soothe postpartum blues?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether mothers singing lullabies while bathing their newborns can strengthen bonding, reduce postpartum depression symptoms, and boost parenting confidence. About 98 healthy mothers and their full-term babies will take part. Half will bathe their baby three time…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can eye movement therapy heal earthquake trauma? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether EMDR group therapy can help adults who experienced the April 2025 Silivri earthquake in Turkey. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Galata University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Zoom therapy trial aims to ease anxiety and depression in foreign students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether internet-based group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered over Zoom can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in international students in Malaysia. About 128 students with moderate to severe symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a single dose of esketamine calm severe depression during breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single low dose of esketamine, given during anesthesia for breast cancer surgery, can reduce severe depression and anxiety symptoms right after the operation. Researchers will enroll 242 women with severe depression who are scheduled for breast cancer r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Surgery drug may ease emotional toll of breast cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving esketamine continuously during breast cancer surgery can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression after the operation. About 218 women having breast cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either esketamine or a placebo during anesthes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Surgery drug may lift mood in breast cancer patients with depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving esketamine continuously during breast cancer surgery can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in patients who already have mild-to-severe depression. About 142 women will take part, and their mood and sleep quality will be tracked after sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a new pill ease depression linked to early life trauma?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if the drug lumateperone can reduce depression symptoms in adults aged 21 to 70 who have major depressive disorder and a history of early life trauma. Half of the 50 participants will get the drug, and half will get a placebo, with results measured after 6 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture ease teen anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special type of acupuncture—dense cranial electroacupuncture plus body acupuncture—in 148 teens aged 15-22 with mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants receive treatment twice a week for 8 weeks, and researchers measure changes in anxiety, depressi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a daily mindfulness app ease depression in cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily digital mindfulness program designed to reduce depressive symptoms in people who have completed treatment for breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 76 participants with mild to moderate depression to see if the program is feasibl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a buddy system help veteran moms with mental illness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if peer support can help pregnant and postpartum veterans who have serious mental illness. Researchers will develop a program where trained peer specialists offer support, then test it with 24 veterans to see if it is helpful and practical. The goal is to i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Eye training could ease depression symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new computer task that trains your eye movements to help treat major depression. The task uses a gaze-contingent feedback system to retrain attention patterns. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with depression to see if this approach reduces symptoms. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tel Aviv University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Body clock acupressure may ease insomnia in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special type of acupressure—timed to the body's natural daily rhythms—can improve sleep in nursing home residents aged 60 and older. Eighty participants will receive either real or fake acupressure twice a day for four weeks. Researchers will measure sl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New app aims to tackle insomnia in the military
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a smartphone app that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) can improve sleep in 144 active-duty service members. Participants will use the app for five weeks, and researchers will measure changes in insomnia severity, depress…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Madigan Army Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Positive affirmations may ease pain and anxiety after breast surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether listening to positive self-affirmation audio recordings can help reduce pain, depression, anxiety, and stress in women who have had a mastectomy. Forty-two women will be randomly assigned to either listen to the affirmations or receive standard care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Virtual reality takes on stage fright: new study for anxious students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) sessions to standard counseling helps university students with public speaking anxiety more than counseling alone. About 72 students will be randomly assigned to either counseling only or counseling plus VR exercises that simul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calabria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug lift depression in HIV patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes drug, can help treat depression in people living with HIV. Researchers will enroll 600 adults with HIV and depression, giving them metformin, fluoxetine (a standard antidepressant), both, or a placebo for up to 12 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New visual tool aims to prevent suicide in autistic teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new visual safety plan designed for autistic teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts or self-harm. About 90 teens aged 13-18 will be randomly assigned to either get the visual plan plus usual care, or just usual care. The goal is to see if the plan is easy to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: College of Management Academic Studies • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New depression drug SP-101 enters first human safety trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial is the first time SP-101 is being tested in humans. It will enroll 80 healthy adults to check the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. SP-101 works by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain, a different approach from standard antidepressant…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Synphatec (Shanghai) Biopharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Coloring away the baby blues: mandala art tested for postpartum mental health
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple art activity—coloring mandalas—can reduce anxiety and depression in new mothers. Sixty women who recently gave birth will be randomly assigned to either practice mandala coloring at home for eight weeks or receive standard postpartum care. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a phone app ease depression and anxiety? massive new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a smartphone app called CONEMO in over 12,000 adults visiting primary care clinics. The app uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Participants will use the app on their own phones or tablets…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Exercise and massage during pregnancy may cut depression and incontinence risk
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a program combining supervised exercise and perineal massage during pregnancy can help prevent problems like urinary incontinence, depression, and gestational diabetes. About 2000 healthy pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either the program or us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: South China Normal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Gardening as therapy: new study aims to reduce Self-Harm in depressed teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether therapeutic gardening can help teenagers with depression who harm themselves. 66 teens will take part in gardening activities like planting and caring for plants. The goal is to see if this reduces self-harm, improves mood, and helps with sleep and lon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lei Huang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a common mineral ease teen depression? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial will test whether adding selenium supplements to standard antidepressant medication (fluoxetine) can improve depression symptoms in 172 children and adolescents aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. Participants will receive either selenium or a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Pagoda-Based mindfulness could ease depression in vietnam
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), adapted for Vietnamese culture, can reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life. One hundred sixty adults with mild-to-moderate depression will be recruited from eight Buddhist pagodas near Hanoi. Hal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Talking it out: new CBT study aims to ease depression and prevent relapse
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test an adapted form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in 80 adults aged 18–50 who have had multiple episodes of major depression. The therapy is designed to help people manage depression and anxiety, improve quality of life, and build skills to prevent future e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Government College University Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can just 4 therapy sessions beat anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether very short (4 or 8 sessions) psychological treatments can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related physical complaints. About 184 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to group or individual therapy, or a relaxa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Córdoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Precision brain zapping: new hope for stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new method of delivering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for people with treatment-resistant depression. Instead of the standard approach, the new method uses brain surface mapping to target a specific area. The trial will compare the two me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Soterix Medical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Hospital talk therapy: extra rounds may calm nerves before endoscopy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether increasing ward rounds from twice to four times a day, with structured conversations and simple breathing exercises, can lower anxiety in hospitalized patients waiting for therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. About 1,000 adults with mild anxiety will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LanZhou University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New brain stimulator aims to lift depression when pills fail
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device that sends gentle electrical currents to the brain, automatically adjusting to your brain's own rhythms, to ease depression symptoms. It involves 214 adults who have tried at least one antidepressant without enough relief. Participants will receive eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulvinar Neuro, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could laughing gas lift the fog of depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether inhaling nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce depression symptoms in 120 adults with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Participants will receive either nitrous oxide plus a placebo or oxygen plus a mild sedative, and their mood wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can an app and peer support boost your well-being? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital mental health platform with open peer support can improve quality of life in adults with mild anxiety or depression symptoms. 82 participants will use the platform for 31 days. The goal is to see if their overall well-being, stress, and mood imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a single day of online therapy ease postpartum depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a one-day online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) workshop can help women with postpartum depression in Türkiye. Sixty mothers with depressive symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the workshop or usual care. The study focuses on whether th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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VR headsets tested to calm women during breast biopsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a breast biopsy can lower depression, anxiety, and stress. 80 women will either wear a VR headset showing calming nature scenes or receive standard care. Researchers will measure their mood before and after the proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Can a brain ZAP lift depression in young women?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to help ease depression in young women aged 16 to 24. Eight female participants will receive the treatment to see if it improves mood and brain function. The goal is to find a new way to reduce depression sym…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New mental health program aims to help teens and adults in morocco
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program that combines doctor care, digital tools, virtual reality, and school-based support to help teens and adults in Morocco with depression and anxiety. About 146 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the new program, the other gets usual car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Medical Academy Maroc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Talking it out: Pre-Surgery therapy may ease lung cancer Patients' fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short, intensive psychological program before lung cancer surgery can lower anxiety and depression. About 138 adults scheduled for lung cancer surgery will be split into three groups: one receiving four weekly therapy sessions, one refusing support, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a Story-Based Self-Help book ease cancer Patients' anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a guided self-help CBT manual called 'Khushi or Khatoon' for cancer patients with anxiety and depression. The manual uses culturally adapted stories and exercises over eight weeks. Researchers will enroll 108 adults in Pakistan to see if the manual is feasible, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study: exercise plus therapy may double depression relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if adding exercise and education to standard talk therapy helps people with depression feel better. About 112 adults will be split into two groups: one gets therapy alone, the other adds an 8-week program of guided exercise and learning sessions. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MarcoMateoRiera • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a Culturally-Tuned therapy ease emotional turmoil in underserved regions?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a version of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) that has been adapted to fit local cultures can help adults aged 18-45 with borderline personality disorder better manage their emotions and reduce self-harm. The therapy is being studied in a low- and middl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Lemon balm supplement tested for stress relief in new study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a daily lemon balm supplement can improve mood and reduce stress in healthy adults. Forty volunteers will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress perception and cortisol levels.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda di Servizi alla Persona di Pavia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Group therapy trial aims to ease depression and anxiety in pakistan
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether structured group therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults in Pakistan. About 108 participants will attend 12 weekly group sessions. The goal is to see if this approach improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI chatbot as a therapy buddy: new study tests ChatGPT for anxiety and depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if using an AI chatbot like ChatGPT can help people with generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder who are already in regular therapy. Researchers plan to recruit 204 adults in the U.S. who are currently in individual therapy. Participants wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease anxiety in High-Risk pregnancies
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether teaching mindfulness skills to pregnant women admitted to the hospital for risk of preterm delivery can reduce their depression, anxiety, and stress. Researchers will enroll 60 mothers and provide four weeks of mindfulness training. Participants will f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a smartphone app cut anxiety and costs for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a program called Living Well, which includes a mobile app with 21 mental health modules and personal coaching sessions, for breast cancer patients with moderate to severe anxiety. The goal is to see if the program can lower anxiety and reduce overall healthca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Scott A. Irwin, MD, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Brain training may ease OCD and PTSD symptoms while you wait for therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a brain-training method called neurofeedback to see if it can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms feel better overall. Twenty adults on a therapy waitlist will try the training, and researchers will check for ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease postpartum loneliness and boost pelvic floor health
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a generative AI chatbot can help new mothers learn about pelvic floor health and reduce feelings of loneliness after childbirth. Researchers will compare standard postpartum care with or without access to the chatbot over 4 weeks. The trial involves 130 f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease PTSD and depression in veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a mobile app designed to help veterans who have both PTSD and depression. The app teaches skills to manage emotions and relationships, based on a proven talk therapy. Forty veterans will use the app and answer surveys to see if it improves their daily functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can a smartphone app lift depression? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital monitoring device called Dalia can improve depression symptoms when added to usual care. About 644 adults with moderate-to-severe depression will use the device for 3 months. The main goal is to see if more people feel significantly better compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dalia Care • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can a depression drug tame the psychedelic trip without killing the benefits?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the antidepressant trazodone to psilocybin can reduce the intense psychedelic effects while keeping the mood-lifting benefits. 112 adults with treatment-resistant depression will receive either psilocybin alone, psilocybin plus a low or hig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New program aims to unlock emotional balance in bipolar disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-session psychoeducational program called 'Key to Emotional Balance' for adults with bipolar disorder. The program uses positive psychotherapy to help people better regulate their emotions, support recovery, and find more meaning in life. Researchers will com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can VR and a tiny ear ZAP ease shoulder pain and anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study combines virtual reality with a gentle electrical pulse on the ear (called taVNS) to help people with chronic shoulder pain who are waiting for surgery. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression. Only 10 people will take par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Veterans' Self-Help study aims to ease depression and PTSD without therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a self-help program for 200 post-9/11 veterans who have depression or PTSD symptoms but are not in therapy. The program teaches healthy coping skills and how to find support services. Researchers will compare the self-help group to those receiving standard resour…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Acupuncture needles take on Cancer-Related anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether acupuncture can reduce anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Researchers will compare real electroacupuncture to a sham version in 360 participants. The goal is to see if this needle-based therapy improves emotional well-being without medica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can an online course ease anxiety and depression? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program can help adults with generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder. Participants in Taiwan will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus the online program, w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Art as medicine: new study tests whether painting eases mental health crises
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if art therapy sessions can lower anxiety and disease severity in 48 adults hospitalized in a psychiatry ward. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive art therapy plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if creative expression c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a gentle brain current lift teen depression without drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive device that sends a mild alternating current to the brain (tACS) can safely ease depression symptoms in 30 teenagers who have never taken antidepressants. Participants will receive daily sessions over several weeks, and researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New hope for young minds: depression drug trial for children
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bupropion hydrobromide (Aplenzin) can safely ease depression symptoms in children and adolescents aged 7 to 17. About 246 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if depression scores improve by the end of treatment.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:44 UTC
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Put down your phone: study tests if a digital detox can ease anxiety and boost sleep
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether taking a break from digital devices and social media can help reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and improve sleep quality in young adults. One hundred participants who use social media at least 8 hours a day will be randomly assigned to a digital de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:59 UTC
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Virtual reality could ease childbirth anxiety in new moms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a virtual reality (VR) platform designed to help first-time pregnant women prepare for childbirth and improve their mental wellbeing. The VR program includes education about childbirth and exercises to build coping skills and confidence. Researchers will com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:49 UTC
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AI vs. nurse: which orientation keeps ICU patients calmer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares an AI-powered orientation program to one given by human nurses for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to see if the AI program helps patients have more days without delirium, lowers anxiety and depression, and shortens their hospital stay. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Berry boost: blackcurrant drink may fight altitude brain fog
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a blackcurrant-based drink called Ārepa to see if it helps thinking and mood during simulated high altitude (4,500 meters). Twenty-seven healthy men will take the drink or a placebo in random order, then do thinking tasks and have their heart rate, oxygen levels,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leeds Beckett University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:42 UTC
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Laser acupuncture may ease sleeplessness in depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose laser acupuncture (LLA) can safely improve sleep in 120 adults with major depressive disorder and insomnia. Participants will receive either real or sham laser acupuncture five times a week for six weeks, while continuing their usual depression m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:34 UTC
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Virtual reality vs. light box: which beats seasonal depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 10-minute daily virtual reality session can improve mood in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), compared to the standard 30-minute light box therapy. Sixty adults with moderate to severe SAD will use either VR or a light box every day for two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat depression in seniors: esketamine spray vs aripiprazole
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two add-on treatments—esketamine nasal spray and aripiprazole pills—for older adults (60-74) whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Around 220 participants will receive either esketamine once or twice weekly or daily aripiprazole, alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:33 UTC
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Can mindfulness videos lift prenatal depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether video-guided mindfulness exercises can help reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life in 120 pregnant women in Ethiopia. Participants will attend a health center three times a week for eight weeks to listen to guided mindfulness sessions.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bekelu Teka Worku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Mystery device trial: what we know so far
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a device that has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. The purpose is to gather information about how the device works in people. Participants will be monitored for safety and any effects. The study is still ongoing, and details about who can join are not yet …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Toivoa Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can knowledge boost your relationship? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether learning about well-being can improve how romantic partners think and feel. About 2,000 couples with mild depression symptoms will take online surveys about their emotions and relationship satisfaction. The goal is to see if gaining knowledge about wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can swapping skills help heal minds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new program called CapExchange, where people with stable mental health conditions exchange practical skills with others in their community. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for improving well-being and social connection. About 10 to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: EPSM de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood Trauma's lasting mark on bipolar brains under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how emotional childhood maltreatment (like verbal abuse or neglect) affects social skills, brain structure, and inflammation in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers will compare 80 people with bipolar disorder and 80 healthy controls, using brain scans, b…
Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain stimulation study seeks blood clues to depression treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) affects symptoms and blood markers in people with treatment-resistant depression. Fifty patients will receive iTBS sessions over four weeks, while fifty healthy v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bike ride help your brain? new study explores exercise, cell health, and depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how exercise affects a natural cell cleanup process called autophagy, which may be linked to depression. Researchers will have 120 healthy adults do a cycling test and take blood samples to measure changes in autophagy and related genes. The goal is to better …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Blood test clues for mental health disorders?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine whether certain RNA molecules in the blood are different in people with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Researchers will compare these molecules in patients who are not currently on medicatio…
Sponsor: Carmen Concerto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New tool to measure mental health recovery being tested in france
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…
Sponsor: Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale de Metz-Jury • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New brain stimulation study aims to personalize depression treatment for veterans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how different types of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) change brain activity in 250 military veterans with major depressive disorder. Researchers hope to use this information to develop more personalized brain stimulation treatments. Participants w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Dialysis Patients' hidden depression: nurses may hold the key
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether nurses can accurately identify depression in people on hemodialysis. About 450 patients will have their depression symptoms assessed both by a nurse and by themselves using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if nurse assessments can be a reliabl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Annecy Genevois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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45,000 students to be tracked: can we predict who will fall into depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 45,000 university students over three years to understand how financial struggles, housing issues, and loneliness affect their mental health and whether they seek help. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and life circumstances.…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New online tool aims to help dementia caregivers fight depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at better ways to screen caregivers of people with dementia for depression and connect them to online treatment. About 15 adult caregivers who show mild depression symptoms will test a new app. The goal is to see if the approach is easy to use and helps more peop…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain scan study to finally test if low serotonin causes depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test the long-standing theory that depression is caused by low serotonin levels in the brain. Researchers will give a single dose of fenfluramine (a drug that releases serotonin) to 46 people—half with depression and half healthy—and use PET brain scans to measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut-Brain link under microscope in new mental health study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will examine whether certain genes related to serotonin are linked to gut bacteria that process tryptophan in adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or panic disorder. Thirty participants will provide saliva and stool samples from home. The goal is to gather info…
Sponsor: Neurobiologix • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Magic mushroom study seeks to unlock Brain's mood secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 20 healthy adults a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) to see how it changes mood and well-being. Some participants will also get a drug called pimavanserin beforehand to help understand which brain receptors are involved. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists to watch depression treatment reshape the brain in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use advanced brain scans to see how a quick, 3-minute form of magnetic brain stimulation changes the brain in people with major depression. Twenty adults will receive one week of treatment and have PET and MRI scans before and after. The goal is to understand the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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VR task reveals how depression drains motivation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses a virtual reality task to measure how people with depression make decisions involving physical effort and reward. Participants will walk on a treadmill in a VR environment while researchers track brain activity, heart rate, and energy use. The goal is to better un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Epidural or not? new study explores link to Mom-Baby bonding
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 140 women after vaginal delivery to see if using epidural pain relief during labor is linked to better postpartum recovery and mother-infant bonding. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure recovery quality and bonding in the first day …
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain games and drugs: a new hope for psychosis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a single dose of modafinil or D-serine can improve decision-making and thinking in people who have had psychosis for less than five years. Twenty-four participants will play computer brain games and have brain scans before and after taking the drugs. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Acupuncture's Fast-Acting antidepressant secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how acupuncture might quickly improve symptoms of depression and uses brain scans to understand why. Researchers will enroll 80 adults with mild to moderate depression who will receive acupuncture treatment. Before and after treatment, participants will have b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Tsinghua University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Social media and body image: hidden links to postpartum depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey 385 women who gave birth within the past 4 weeks to 12 months to understand how often postpartum depression occurs and how it relates to body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and comparing appearances on social media. Participants answer online …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain scans and blood tests may predict who responds to Fast-Acting depression treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 130 people with major depression who have suicidal thoughts. Researchers will use brain scans, genetic tests, and other biological measures to see how rapid treatments like Esketamine and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) change the brain. The goal is to find ea…
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Teens in rural india to help shape mental health app
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to adapt a digital mental health app called Wysa for adolescent girls aged 13-18 in rural Uttar Pradesh, India, who have anxiety or depression. Researchers will work with the girls, their families, and community members to identify what helps or hinders app use an…
Sponsor: Wysa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's wiring to supercharge depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a quick, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called iTBS works in people with depression. Researchers will measure brain activity before and after stimulation in 100 participants (healthy volunteers and those with depression) using EEG and M…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bed rest for short cervix under scrutiny: could normal activity be better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether recommending bed rest to pregnant women with a short cervix actually helps prevent preterm birth. Researchers will compare women who are told to rest with those who continue normal daily activities. The goal is to see if avoiding bed rest is just as sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Julie Glavind • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can digital therapy break the cycle of worry and rumination?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 500 adults with high levels of repetitive negative thinking (like worry or rumination) to understand why cognitive-behavioral therapy helps. Participants will receive one of two digital therapy programs: one focusing on concrete thinking, the other on self-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New job program aims to boost employment for veterans with mental health struggles
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways to standard job training helps veterans with mental health and substance use disorders find and keep quality jobs. About 254 veterans from three VA sites will take part. The goal is to improve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a 2-Week check catch postpartum depression sooner?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares screening for postpartum depression at 2 weeks after birth versus the usual 6-8 weeks. Researchers will randomly assign 428 new mothers to either early or routine screening using a simple questionnaire. The goal is to see if earlier screening helps identify de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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War's hidden toll: new study to examine reproductive decisions and mental health in ukrainian women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will survey over 300 Ukrainian women to understand how war influences their decisions about pregnancy and childbirth, and their mental health during the perinatal period. Participants will complete questionnaires about their well-being, reproductive choic…
Sponsor: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can brain scans predict suicide risk in teens? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use brain scans (MEG and MRI) to look at brain activity in 60 young people aged 14-24 who have either attempted suicide, have ongoing suicidal thoughts, or are healthy. The goal is to find brain patterns linked to suicide risk. High-risk participants will also rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Teen depression study tracks heartbeats and family bonds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of stress response) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents with depression. Teens will wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain monitoring may sharpen ECT dosing for severe mental illness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test ways to improve how doctors choose electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) stimulation settings for people with severe depression or catatonia. Researchers will use real-time brain monitoring to measure brain activity and blood flow during ECT. The goal is to find th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to make ECT seizure monitoring more comfortable
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to monitor muscle activity during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It compares a standard arm tourniquet method with a newer, potentially less painful technique. The goal is to see if the new method wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Teen brain study: can hormone pills calm suicide risk?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how natural hormone changes during the menstrual cycle may make some teenage girls more irritable or depressed, especially those at risk for suicide. Researchers will give 50 girls ages 12-16 either a birth control pill to keep hormones steady or a placebo for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to understand laryngeal cancer Patients' recovery journey
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 120 people with laryngeal cancer to see how their quality of life, voice, swallowing, pain, and mood change before treatment and at 3, 6, and 12 months after. Researchers will use questionnaires to track these changes. The goal is to better understand recovery …
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI face scan could replace your Doctor's checkup?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will test whether a 1-3 minute AI-powered facial scan can accurately measure vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, as well as estimate blood sugar, cholesterol, and mental health status. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard me…
Sponsor: Tarumanagara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Mental health may shape tough choices for older patients with leg artery disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how anxiety and depression influence shared decision-making in patients aged 65 and older with critical limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI), a severe form of leg artery disease. Researchers will interview patients, their carers, and healthcare staff to understan…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Personalized brain zaps: a new hope for tough depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment for depression called iTBS can be improved by customizing it to each person's brain signals. Researchers will use EEG to measure brain responses and find the best stimulation settings for 80 adults with treatment-resistant de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how shock therapies affect depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) change brain activity in people with major depression. Researchers will compare the two treatments in 60 adults to understand their effects on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New program aims to give veterans a stronger voice in their own mental health treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a group program to help veterans with serious mental illness feel more comfortable and confident working with their doctors and therapists. About 119 veterans from three VA centers will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves teamwork between vetera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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DNA-Guided depression treatment tested in morocco
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a person's genetic information can help doctors choose the best antidepressant for major depressive disorder. 570 adults in Morocco will be randomly assigned to either genetic-guided treatment or standard care. Researchers will track depression symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mohammed V University in Rabat • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a chatbot make doctor visits feel more caring?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a conversational AI to collect medical history can make people with depression feel more understood by their doctors. About 130 adults with moderate to severe depression will try the AI at home before a regular visit and rate how empathetic the e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Mason University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New AI tool aims to catch postpartum depression before it starts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a computer tool that uses artificial intelligence to alert doctors when a pregnant patient may be at high risk for postpartum depression. The tool gives doctors a risk score and suggests steps like referrals or educational materials. Researchers will ask 160 preg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Brain scans aim to tell bipolar disorder and depression apart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use brain scans and thinking tests to compare how people with bipolar disorder and major depression control their impulses. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity that could help doctors make a more accurate diagnosis. The study involves 120 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Eye exams could end guesswork in depression treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether simple eye tests (electroretinography) can predict how well a person with major depression will respond to common antidepressants. Researchers will measure electrical signals from the eyes of 108 participants before and after starting medication. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Ketamine's secret against suicidal thoughts?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how ketamine, a drug already used for depression, might reduce suicidal thoughts by affecting stress-related brain pathways. Researchers will give 12 adults with major depressive disorder a single ketamine infusion, then use smartphone tracking and PET brain s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Brain study reveals how depression meds and therapy rewire symptoms
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different treatments for depression—medication, talk therapy, or both—change the way symptoms like sadness, sleep problems, and low energy are connected. Researchers will track 90 adults with mild to moderate depression using smartphone surveys to see whic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New program aims to prevent depression in parents of down syndrome babies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a program called Mothers and Babies for Down Syndrome (MBDS) to help prevent depression in new and expectant parents of infants with Down syndrome. About 72 parents will take part in a small pilot study to see if the program helps with feelings of grief and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to tackle physical health in mental health wards
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Darwin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Eye test may predict who benefits from depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple eye test can predict how well people with treatment-resistant depression will respond to a brain stimulation therapy called TMS. Researchers will measure how the pupils react to light before and after TMS treatment in 44 adults. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Polytechnic Institute of Porto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Veterans and first responders get holistic help in new wellness study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…
Sponsor: Baylor University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Light therapy for depression: scientists hunt for clues to predict who will respond
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find biological markers that predict how well people with major depressive episodes respond to light therapy. Researchers will treat 173 adults with unipolar or bipolar depression using a bright light box for 4 weeks. By measuring sleep, mood, and circadian rhy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New depression patch put to the skin test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new selegiline skin patch to an existing one (EMSAM®) to see how well the skin tolerates it. Researchers will apply both patches to 230 healthy adults and check for irritation or allergic reactions. The goal is to ensure the new patch is safe for the skin be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Corium Innovations, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Brain scan study aims to revolutionize diagnosis of mental disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research looks at how brain networks relate to thinking and memory problems in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. The goal is to use brain imaging to better assess cognitive issues, improve diagnosis, and predict how well treatments might work.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Sitting too much? study links desk jobs to poor posture, sleep, and mood
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how physical activity levels are linked to posture, sleep quality, depression, and muscle or joint pain in health science professors and researchers at Istanbul Aydin University. About 73 academics aged 23 to 65 will fill out questionnaires. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Six quick tricks tested for ADHD & bipolar calm
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques — like exercise, breathing, aromatherapy, music, virtual reality, and tapping — affect the body and brain of one woman with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure heart rate, brain wav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can therapy reshape the depressed brain? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use brain scans to see how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) affects the brains of 30 people aged 40-60 with major depression. Participants will receive 12 weeks of CBT, with follow-ups up to 9 months. The goal is to understand how CBT improves mood and thinking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baycrest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Are medical students at risk? new study to measure depression rates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out how common depression is among medical students at Sohag University. Researchers will survey 300 students aged 18 to 25 to measure depression rates and understand the factors that contribute to it. The goal is to raise awareness and improve mental heal…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a smartwatch predict bipolar mood swings?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find better ways to diagnose bipolar disorder and predict when mood episodes might happen. Researchers will track sleep, activity, and decision-making in 600 people with bipolar disorder, major depression, or healthy controls using smartwatches and computer tas…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New tool aims to close mental health gap for latine kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is creating a decision-support tool called CRAFTT to help therapists tailor mental health treatments to the cultural values and experiences of Latine youth (ages 5-15). The goal is to improve how well these treatments work and reduce mental health disparities. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oregon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses calm the brain in PTSD and depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two types of noninvasive brain stimulation affect brain activity and the body's stress system in people with both PTSD and major depression. Fifty adults will receive both active and sham stimulation in random order, with brain and heart measurements taken…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Exercise study targets hidden muscle energy problem in menopausal depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a tailored exercise program can improve how quickly muscles recover oxygen after activity in menopausal women with depression. Researchers will compare exercise to a non-physical activity in 52 women. The goal is to understand the link between depressi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Twice the therapy, double the relief? new study tests faster sessions for depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find better ways to treat depression by testing two ideas: whether having therapy twice a week instead of once leads to better results, and whether matching the type of therapy (CBT or psychodynamic) to a person's personality helps. Researchers will enroll 200 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Mind-Body connection: emotional eating and poor sleep may raise metabolic risks in mental illness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how mental state, emotional eating, and sleep quality together influence the risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure these factors …
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive study to uncover hidden mental toll of cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Virtual breastfeeding help may boost mom and baby health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether video or phone calls with a breastfeeding counselor can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or extra telehealth support. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New digital health tool aims to simplify care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new digital health tool designed to help adults aged 40 and older who have two or more long-term health conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. The tool includes an electronic system to guide doctors, telemedicine for specialist visits, a…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood cell energy study could predict ketamine response in depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how S-ketamine, a treatment for severe depression, affects tiny energy centers (mitochondria) in blood cells. Researchers will take blood samples from 30 adults with treatment-resistant depression before and after treatment. They hope to find markers that pred…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests best method to quit antidepressants without relapse
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two strategies for safely stopping antidepressants in adults whose depression is in remission. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a standard gradual dose reduction or a more precise hyperbolic tapering method. The goal is to see which approach le…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Your body clock may reveal depression risk before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 160 adults in Hong Kong over time to see if disruptions in daily activity and sleep (rest-activity rhythms) can predict who develops major depressive disorder. Participants will wear activity monitors and complete questionnaires about mood and sleep. The goal i…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a phone app help teens in crisis? new study tests digital safety planning
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test an enhanced version of a suicide safety planning app called ViraSafe in 100 teens and young adults (ages 13-24) who have recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the app helps them engage more with coping skills and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ksana Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between depression and asthma
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will analyze data from 500 adults to see if depression and asthma are connected, and if one might cause the other. Researchers will use medical records and genetic information to identify factors like age, smoking, or weight that could influence the link. No new treatm…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a Teen-Designed app and peer helpers boost youth mental health care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app, co-created with teens, plus trained peer navigators can help more young people ages 13-22 get mental health care in schools and clinics. Over 8,000 youth will take part across multiple sites. The goal is to see if this approach increases…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Riverside • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Teaching patients about their pills: a simple fix for better mental health?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether teaching people in the hospital about their psychiatric medications helps them stick to their treatment and handle side effects. Researchers will work with 64 adults who have serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can better communication in occupational therapy improve client care? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Teen depression linked to hormone swings? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether some teenage girls with depression are especially sensitive to natural changes in estrogen and progesterone. About 94 participants will track their hormone levels daily at home and answer mental health surveys for 90 days. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Brain scans could reveal how ketamine fights depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a brain wave (EEG) test that can measure how ketamine affects depression symptoms. Researchers will give ketamine infusions to 20 adults with treatment-resistant depression and track changes in their mood and brain signals. The goal is to find a reliabl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Soterix Medical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Menopause may change how antidepressants work in women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how menopause changes the way the body processes escitalopram, a common antidepressant. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood of 94 women aged 40-60 who are premenopausal or menopausal and taking the medication for depression or anxiety. The goal i…
Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Your voice may reveal bipolar relapse before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether analyzing a person's voice can help predict upcoming depressive or manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Researchers will collect voice recordings and lifestyle data from 170 adults with bipolar disorder over 6 months. The goal is to build a model that spot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Your phone may know your mood before you do
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether data from your smartphone can warn doctors when depression symptoms are about to return. Researchers will collect phone data from 320 adults who have been treated for depression and are currently well. They will compare this data with monthly mood ques…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Teens watch 5-Minute videos to fight depression stigma
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether short online videos can reduce stigma about depression and improve help-seeking attitudes in teens aged 8-18. About 500 participants, both depressed and non-depressed, will watch either a stigma-reduction video or a neutral video. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jian-Jun Ou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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AI tool aims to improve how we measure depression and anxiety
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if an AI software can accurately measure depression and anxiety symptoms in 650 adults. Participants will have their symptoms rated by both the AI and human experts to see if the AI works well across different groups. The study does not provide any treatment—it …
Sponsor: Deliberate Solutions Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could respectful care after birth boost breastfeeding and mental health?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether training nurses and midwives in respectful maternity care and using a structured action plan can improve outcomes for mothers and newborns after birth. Researchers will compare women who receive standard care with those who receive care after the trai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ilayda sel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI tool aims to better assess depression and anxiety
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a digital tool called AI-COA® to see how well it measures the severity of depression and anxiety compared to standard clinician ratings. About 150 adults in the U.S. who are starting a new treatment for depression or anxiety will use the tool over 12 weeks. T…
Sponsor: Deliberate Solutions Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart clinic mental health crisis revealed?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will ask 380 heart patients and healthcare workers at Assiut University Heart Hospital to fill out questionnaires about depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. No treatments or changes are given—the goal is simply to find out how common these mental health problems a…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a 5-Minute message ease trauma and stigma after boko haram?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a 3-5 minute recorded message called PEACE, designed to improve mental wellbeing and public attitudes toward reintegrating former Boko Haram members in Nigeria. Researchers will enroll 74 adults to see if the intervention is acceptable and feasible. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teesside University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Magic Mushroom-Like drug tested for depression and anxiety
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 40 adults with major depression and moderate-to-severe anxiety a single dose of CYB003 (a synthetic version of psilocin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) or a placebo. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI, EEG) and questionnaires to see how the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Major study aims to unlock the secrets of Treatment-Resistant depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 2,000 adults with major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder to understand why some people get better with treatment and others do not. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, thinking abilities, genetics, metabolism, proteins, and immune marke…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could low magnesium worsen sleep in depression?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether low magnesium levels are linked to sleep problems in people with major depressive disorder. Researchers will measure magnesium in the blood of 90 adults and compare it to their sleep quality. The goal is to better understand this possible connection, n…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Medical students under the microscope: new study probes mental health crisis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey about 289 medical students and interns at Assiut University to find out how common anxiety and depression are among them. Researchers will use standard questionnaires to measure symptoms and look for links to academic performance and other risk factors. The…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can brain scans and gut bacteria predict suicide risk in young people?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand why young people (ages 18-25) with mood disorders may be at risk for suicide. Researchers will collect clinical, brain imaging, genetic, and microbiome data from 180 participants to identify risk factors. They will also test whether a non-inva…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists to wire up brains and homes to decode OCD and bipolar behavior
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 12 people with severe OCD or bipolar disorder who are already scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers will use the DBS device to record brain activity while participants wear smart rings, watches, and phones to track sleep, activity, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock genetic secrets of bipolar disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will create a large biobank of blood samples and detailed health information from 1,000 people with bipolar disorder in Turkey. Researchers will collect DNA and clinical data to better understand the condition and find genetic clues that could improve diagnosis and tre…
Sponsor: Selçuk State Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC