MOOD DISORDERS

This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can improve both movement and non-movement symptoms (like sleep and mood) in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty adults will try three different stimulation patterns over several weeks. The…

This study explores whether a breathing training program can improve sleep in people whose insomnia is tied to emotional issues like anxiety or depression. Researchers will measure sleep quality and heart activity in 188 adults. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to ease …

This study tests whether inhaling nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in adults hospitalized for depression. About 50 participants will receive either nitrous oxide or a placebo gas, plus their usual treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is …

This study tested whether resilience training delivered in a multi-user virtual reality setting is practical and well-received by people with mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorders. Researchers measured discomfort with others, emotion recognition, and personal space preferences. T…

This study checks if a Samsung smartwatch can tell when someone has major depression. About 220 adults (135 with depression and 85 healthy) wear the watch for 3 months. The watch tracks heart rate, sleep, and steps, and participants answer daily surveys about their mood. The goal…

This study looks at whether data from smartphones and Fitbit devices can help predict when a depressive episode might come back. Over 12 months, 540 people with mood disorders or at high risk will wear a Fitbit, use a mood app, and have five check-ins. The goal is to build AI mod…

This study aimed to test a 12-week program designed to improve mental well-being in young South Asian women aged 16-24 with mood or anxiety disorders. The program was culturally tailored to address their unique needs. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were …

This study follows 1,545 adults over many years to learn how sleep-disordered breathing and other sleep problems develop and affect health. Researchers use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to track sleep patterns, along with medical exams to measure heart, brain, and mood…