MOOD DISORDERS

This study explores whether a breathing training program can improve sleep in people whose insomnia is linked to emotional issues like anxiety or depression. Researchers will measure sleep quality and heart rate changes in 188 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal is to find a simple, n…

This study is testing whether adding nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to standard hospital care can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people with severe depression. About 50 adults with major depression and active suicidal thinking will be randomly assigned to receive either nitrou…

This study tested whether resilience training delivered in a multi-user virtual reality setting is practical and well-received by people with mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorders. Researchers measured discomfort with others, emotion recognition, and personal space preferences. T…

This study tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device, timed with your breathing, can improve movement, mood, sleep, and motivation in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty adults with stable medication will try three different stimulation patterns over three 2-week cycles. The…

This study is testing whether a Samsung smartwatch can detect signs of depression and anxiety. About 220 adults (135 with depression and 85 healthy) will wear the watch for 3 months while it tracks heart rate, sleep, and steps. The goal is to see if the watch's 'Mindfulness Index…

This study follows 1,545 adults over many years to learn how sleep-disordered breathing and other sleep problems develop and affect health. Researchers use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to track sleep patterns, along with medical exams to measure heart, brain, and mood…

This study tests if a smartphone app that tracks how you type (speed, backspace use, autocorrect) can help monitor mood and thinking problems in people with mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorder. About 132 adults aged 25-50 will use the app and have brain scans and t…

This study tracks 540 people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder) and healthy volunteers over 12 months. Participants wear a Fitbit, use a phone app to log daily mood, and complete checkups every 3 months. The goal is to see if data from phones and wearables …

This study aimed to develop and test a mental health program designed specifically for young South Asian women aged 16-24 with mood or anxiety disorders. The program was meant to be culturally sensitive and last 12 weeks, with researchers tracking changes in mood, self-esteem, an…