10-Year depression study aims to unlock personalized treatment clues
NCT ID NCT02919280
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 2,500 people aged 10 and older with depression or bipolar depression over 10 years. Researchers collect data on symptoms, brain scans, genetics, and lifestyle to find patterns that predict how someone will respond to different treatments. No experimental drugs or therapies are given—the goal is to better understand depression and improve future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal biological and behavioral markers that help predict which depression treatments work best for each person.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to yield actionable results, and findings may not apply to all forms of depression.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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