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At-home brain zaps tested to prevent depression relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a gentle, at-home brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people with depression maintain their improvement after successful hospital treatments like esketamine, rTMS, or ECT. Thirty adults who have already improved will use the device for 30 minut…
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested as One-Time depression fix for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin can reduce major depression in 100 adults with cancer, compared to a very low 1 mg dose. Participants must be 20-80 years old, have a current depressive episode, and be at least one month past their cancer diagnosis. The …
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Section for Affective Disorders; Northern Stockholm Psychiatry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a psychedelic plus brain zaps beat stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) with a type of brain stimulation called aiTBS is safe and helpful for people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 100 adults aged 22-65 with treatment-resist…
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Fish oil for the blues: new study targets depressed, overweight adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 (EPA) supplements for 12 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms in overweight or obese adults with depression and low omega-3 levels. 50 participants will receive either EPA or a placebo. The goal is to see if improving omega-3 status helps m…
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between stress and Women's mood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stress and inflammation affect the brains of women with major depressive disorder (MDD) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), compared to healthy women. Researchers will use brain scans, stress tests, and blood samples to find differences that could i…
Matched conditions: MDD
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:11 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who benefits from TMS for depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is watching 100 adults with major depression who are already receiving TMS therapy as part of their regular care. Researchers want to see if brain scans and symptom changes can predict who will respond well to TMS. The goal is to better understand how depression sympto…
Matched conditions: MDD
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC