DEPRESSION, ANXIETY

This study tests whether a brief therapy (3-5 sessions) given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women from four centers in Norway will either receive this therapy or standard care. The goal is to see if early help reduces PTSD, …

This study tests a brief telehealth program called STEP-UP for youth aged 8-16 with anxiety or depression. Participants are recruited from community health centers and randomly assigned to STEP-UP or standard community care. Researchers will check how youth are feeling before tre…

This study tests an 8-week remote program for stroke survivors and their care partners who live together. The program uses positive psychology exercises to help couples cope better with the emotional challenges after a stroke. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, depressi…

This study tests a voice-assisted program using Amazon Alexa to help older adults (65+) with depression and anxiety. Participants use the program for goal setting, reminders, and other services, with support from a caregiver or coach. Over 12 weeks, they complete surveys to see i…

This study tests if a smartphone app paired with a wearable sensor and intense cycling can help veterans reduce stress, anxiety, and depression from PTSD. About 36 veterans will use the app to track and manage stress moments and join a week-long cycling event. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (SilverCloud) can help Spanish-speaking adults with depression or anxiety. 426 patients will either use the program on their own or with extra support. The goal is to see if this approach improves symptoms…

This study tests whether a physical activity program can help pregnant people who feel depressed or anxious. Researchers will measure changes in mood and stress markers. The study involves 88 participants from a Stanford clinic. It aims to find a simple, drug-free way to support …

This study aimed to test an online therapy program (iACTforDGBI) for adults with gut-brain interaction disorders and anxiety or depression. It was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. The goal was to compare the online program to a standard ed…

This study looks at whether emphasizing certain words in a mental health questionnaire changes how people respond. Researchers will ask 200 adults with depression or anxiety to fill out the same survey twice in one day, with different instructions. The goal is to understand if th…

This study looks at how regular exercise influences sleep quality, natural body clock (chronotype), and depression symptoms in university students. Researchers will track 54 students who already exercise regularly, using questionnaires to measure changes. The goal is to understan…

This early study tests whether a single dose of black rice extract can increase levels of BDNF, a protein important for brain health, memory, and mood. Researchers will compare the extract to a placebo in 12 healthy adults aged 18–80. The goal is to see if this natural supplement…

This study is creating a large network of researchers and clinics across Texas to track the health of 5000 young people (ages 8-20) who have depression or thoughts of suicide. The goal is to build a registry and develop models to predict outcomes, not to test a new treatment. Par…