New therapy targets depression rooted in childhood trauma
NCT ID NCT07250893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new psychological therapy designed for people whose depression is linked to difficult childhood experiences. The therapy aims to improve mood, emotional control, and distressing thoughts. Researchers will also look at biological changes in the blood. The trial involves 50 adults with moderate to severe depression and a history of childhood adversity.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years old or older * At or above 18 on HAM-D, indicative of moderate-severe depressive symptoms * Any childhood (before 18 years old) adversity as indicated by scores on the CECA q and ACES q Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who meet for PTSD diagnosis from a criterion A trauma occurring in adulthood without a history of ELA * Individuals experiencing active mania or psychosis * Individuals with an active substance use disorder * Individuals presenting with active suicide risk (plan, intention, means) indicative of a need for higher level care * Individuals in current psychotherapeutic treatment (defined as having engaged in consistent psychotherapy within the last 3 months)
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8P 3R2, Canada
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