DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
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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 diagnosis from the AI will be compared to the one from a psychiatrist to see if the AI is just as good.
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app lift depression? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mobile phone app can help African Americans with depression feel better. Participants attend six weekly 90-minute classes on their phone and complete surveys. The goal is to see if the app reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study is small, …
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:03 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 see if it can ease depression symptoms in young women aged 16 to 24. Only 8 participants will be enrolled, and the main measure is change in depression scores. It's an early-stage trial focused on symptom …
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a gut bug boost your mood? new trial tests probiotic for depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Bifidobacterium PB-18 can help adults with mild to moderate depression who are not taking antidepressants. About 88 people will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will check if symptoms improve and exp…
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Ear zap lifts heart Patients' mood? new trial tests nerve stimulation for Post-Heart attack depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) can reduce depression symptoms in people who have had a heart attack and a stent procedure. 120 adults with mild-to-moderate depression will use the device at home for 8 weeks, and researc…
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jing Han • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New hope for seniors with stubborn depression: esketamine spray vs aripiprazole pill
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether esketamine nasal spray works better than aripiprazole pills for older adults (60-74 years) whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Both treatments are added to the patient's current antidepressant. The main goal is to see if sympto…
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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New one-day therapy aims to boost quality of life for veterans battling both IBD and mental health struggles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a one-day acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program designed for veterans who have both inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or colitis) and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The goal is to see if this brief program is pract…
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Magnesium-Mood mystery: new study probes sleep troubles in depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether low magnesium levels are linked to sleep problems in adults with major depression. Researchers will measure magnesium in the blood and ask 90 participants about their sleep and mood. The goal is to better understand the connection, not to test a treatm…
Matched conditions: DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:01 UTC