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Brain training device aims to restore joy in depression

NCT ID NCT06982820

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new treatment called Prism for people with major depression who have lost interest or pleasure in activities (anhedonia). Prism is a software device that uses neurofeedback to train the brain's reward system. About 170 participants will receive either real Prism therapy or a sham version to see if it improves mood and pleasure. The study uses MRI and EEG to measure brain activity.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 170 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

22 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Primary Diagnosis of MDD with Anhedonia, established according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM5TR) - HDRS-17 score of ≥20, SHAPS-C score of ≥25. 2. Fluency in written and spoken English. 3. Able intellectually to understand the instructions 4. Ability to give signed, informed consent either written or electronic (via REDCap eConsent). 5. Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. 6. Ability to adhere to the study schedule. 7. Completed at least one antidepressant treatment course at an adequate dose and duration in the current episode per the ATRQ. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindications to MRI (e.g., metal in the body, claustrophobia). 2. Any suicidal behavior in the past 1 year (i.e., actual attempt, interrupted attempt, aborted attempt, or preparatory acts or behavior) assessed using Columbia -Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) prior to screening and during the screening period. 3. Diagnosis for current moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder (SUD/AUD) within the past month (as defined in DSM-5-substance use disorder). 4. Any unstable medical condition, as per the clinical judgement of the investigator. 5. Any change in, or initiation of, fluoxetine within the past 8 weeks or of other SSRIs/SNRIs antidepressants, bupropion, stimulants, or other psychiatric medications within the past 4 weeks. 6. Recent initiation (within the past 2 months) of psychotherapy; continuation of established maintenance supportive therapy will be permitted. 7. Enrollment in another therapeutic clinical study at screening or within 2 months prior to screening or intended enrollment within the duration of this study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anhedonia Depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    3 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Butler Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

  • Houston Center For Advanced Psychiatric Treatment

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77401, United States

  • Sheba Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Ramat Gan, Israel

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