Your body clock may reveal depression risk before symptoms start
NCT ID NCT07388849
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 160 adults in Hong Kong over time to see if disruptions in daily activity and sleep (rest-activity rhythms) can predict who develops major depressive disorder. Participants will wear activity monitors and complete questionnaires about mood and sleep. The goal is to identify patterns that signal depression risk, which could lead to earlier detection and intervention.
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 could help identify people at risk for depression based on their daily activity and sleep patterns, enabling earlier support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and the results may not apply to people outside Hong Kong.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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