Depression detection via speech: new tool shows promise

NCT ID NCT06044818

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Accexible Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a speech analysis tool called acceXible can help screen for and monitor major depressive disorder. Researchers analyzed voice recordings from 166 adults as they described images. The goal was to see if changes in speech patterns relate to depression. If validated, this could offer a quick, remote way to assess mental health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Speech analysis device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive tool to help doctors screen for and track depression using just a voice recording.
What could go wrong: This is a completed validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to non-Spanish speakers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vall d'Hebron Institut de Investigación (VHIR)

Barcelona, Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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