ANXIETY DEPRESSION

This study tests whether taking probiotics daily for 3 months can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in 60 adults with mild-to-moderate conditions. Participants will receive either probiotics, a placebo, or the antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers will measure changes …

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer treatment can help lower anxiety, stress, and depression, and improve comfort. About 152 adults with solid cancers who are starting their first IV therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either a …

This study tests whether starting a structured exercise and education program within a month of a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) can prevent long-term problems like poor quality of life, shortness of breath, and reduced physical ability. About 160 hospitalized pat…

This study compares group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard individual therapy for young people aged 16-25 with depression, anxiety, or stress. About 212 participants will be randomly assigned to either group ACT or individual therapy. The goal is to see i…

This study tests a telemedicine-delivered cognitive behavioral program (RxWell) to help adults with anxiety or depression use fewer opioids after knee or hip replacement. About 150 participants will be enrolled. The program aims to improve mood and reduce painkiller use by provid…

This study looks at whether giving parents of children with chronic conditions a mental health questionnaire during clinic visits is practical and helpful. About 100 parents will fill out the survey and receive a list of support services. Researchers will follow up at 3 and 6 mon…

This study tests a group therapy method called I-Reconstruction to see if it lowers anxiety in adults. Thirty-six participants will attend ten weekly online sessions and complete questionnaires about their anxiety and mood. The researchers will compare them to a group receiving u…

This study looks at whether combining a stepped-care mental health program with an exercise plan can improve mood and physical activity in Latina cancer survivors. Twenty women who are currently in or recently finished cancer treatment will take part. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests whether doing five simple actions each day, with daily text reminders, can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. 410 adults in Norway with mild to moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to the five-actions group, a gratitude group, or a waiting list. Th…

This study tests a 10-session group therapy designed to help teens aged 15-18 with autism who also have anxiety or depression. The therapy focuses on changing how they think about their own thoughts. Researchers want to see if the therapy is practical, acceptable, and shows promi…

This study tests whether a pill called pregnenolone can help reduce depression in people with HIV. Participants take either the study drug or a placebo for 8 weeks while staying on their current antidepressants. Researchers will use brain scans and mood questionnaires to see if t…

This study looks at medical records from over 150,000 people who received NeuroStar TMS (a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment) for depression, OCD, or anxiety. Researchers want to find out which patient traits and treatment settings lead to the best results. No new treatmen…

This study looks back at the treatment records of about 12,000 people with depression, OCD, or anxiety. Researchers will compare how well two treatments—NeuroStar TMS and Esketamine—reduce symptoms. The goal is to learn which approach works better in real-world settings.

This study looks at how knowing you have an unruptured brain aneurysm affects your mental health, and whether getting it treated or just monitoring it makes a difference. Researchers will follow 120 people with unruptured aneurysms, comparing those who have surgery or a less inva…