Can an arthritis drug lift the fog of depression?

NCT ID NCT07493317

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether tocilizumab, a drug that blocks a protein linked to inflammation, can help people with major depression who have lost interest or pleasure in life. About 60 adults with depression and signs of immune activation will receive the drug for 8 weeks. Brain scans and mood surveys will measure changes in reward processing.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.