Can your genes guide better depression treatment? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07373470
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether having a pharmacist review a patient's genetic test results can improve treatment for major depression. 220 adults in Pennsylvania who are starting or changing antidepressant medication will be randomly assigned to either receive this specialized medication management or usual care. The goal is to see if the genetic-guided approach leads to better control of depression symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and comprehensive medication management
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using genetic information to guide antidepressant choices leads to better symptom relief and fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (220 participants) and the benefit of genetic testing for depression is still unproven. Results may not apply to everyone.
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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 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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