DEPRESSION DISORDER

This study tests a therapy called SoundHeal for teens in juvenile detention who struggle with emotions like anger and anxiety. About 12 youth aged 12-18 will sit in a special pod with calming sounds, music, gentle vibrations, and soft light, then write about their experience. The…

This study tests whether inhaling lavender essential oil for four weeks can improve mental health in 120 women waiting for IVF treatment. Participants are split into three groups: one gets real lavender, one gets a placebo scent, and one gets no scent. The goal is to see if aroma…

This study tests whether a 6-week music class (drumming and rhythm exercises) can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain in older adults living in residential care. About 60 participants will attend weekly hour-long sessions and complete surveys before and after. Th…

This study tests whether a new drug called CYB003 can safely reduce symptoms of major depression. About 330 adults with moderate to severe depression will receive either CYB003 or a placebo. The goal is to see if CYB003 improves mood and daily function better than a placebo.

This study looks at whether eating nuts can help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in young adults aged 18 to 25. Researchers will also measure memory, thinking skills, and a brain-related protein called BDNF. A total of 135 university students will be randomly a…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) mindfulness sessions to standard treatment helps people with treatment-resistant depression feel better. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to either VR mindfulness plus usual care or usual care alone for one month. Resear…

This study tests whether heated yoga, sauna sessions, or a mindfulness app can reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers will enroll 120 adults aged 18-65 with at least moderate depression. Participants will be assigned to one of the three approaches and monitored for changes in…

This study looks at whether mindfulness meditation or reducing social media and replacing it with exercise can improve mental health in college students who use social media heavily. 300 students will be split into three groups: one does nothing different, one practices mindfulne…

This study looks at how loneliness impacts recovery from depression in 200 adults receiving inpatient psychiatric care. Participants will fill out questionnaires, take part in interviews, and provide blood, saliva, and stool samples at the start of treatment, at discharge, and th…