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Home brain zaps tested to keep depression away
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle, at-home brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people with depression maintain their improvement after successful hospital treatments like rTMS, ECT, or esketamine. Thirty adults who have already improved will use the device for 30 minutes, 5 …
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC
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New depression pill LV232 enters Mid-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LV232 for people with major depressive disorder. About 400 adults aged 18 to 65 will receive either LV232 or a placebo for 8 weeks to see if it reduces depression symptoms. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects.
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vigonvita Life Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested as One-Time depression fix for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can ease major depression in 100 adults with cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the full dose or a very low placebo dose, and depression levels are trac…
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Section for Affective Disorders; Northern Stockholm Psychiatry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Psilocybin plus brain zaps: a new hope for stubborn depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) followed by a type of brain stimulation called aiTBS is safe and can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 100 adults aged 22-65 with treatment-resistant …
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Fish oil for the blues: new study targets depressed, overweight adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 (EPA) supplements for 12 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms in overweight or obese adults with depression and low omega-3 levels. 50 participants will receive either EPA or a placebo. The goal is to see if improving omega-3 status helps m…
Matched conditions: MDD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who benefits from TMS for depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 100 people with depression who are already receiving TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) as part of their regular care. Researchers use brain scans and symptom checklists to see if brain network patterns can predict who will respond to TMS. The goal is to u…
Matched conditions: MDD
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:53 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between stress, hormones, and depression in women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stress and inflammation affect the brains of women with major depressive disorder (MDD) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Researchers will compare brain activity, stress hormones, and immune markers in 75 naturally cycling women (ages 18-40) acros…
Matched conditions: MDD
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:34 UTC