Clinical trials
Depressed clinical trials
Below are recruiting depressed clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,419 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06776887Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for burn recovery on legs
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with leg burns improve balance and reduce depression and anxiety. It is for people who had a large thermal burn on their lower body at least 3 months ago.
GizaAges 35–55 - NCT07412756RecruitingPhase 3
Brenipatide for major depressive disorder
This trial tests a new medication, Brenipatide, to see if it helps people with major depression who are already on a stable treatment. You would need to inject the study drug yourself and complete questionnaires.
Moorpark, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07413705Recruiting
Devices for depression and sexual health in menopause
This study tests two devices (BTL-699-2 and HPM-6000UF) to see if they can improve depression symptoms and sexual function in women going through menopause or perimenopause. It may help with mood and intimacy during this life stage.
Winter Garden, FloridaAges 40 years+ - NCT07413874Recruiting
Music therapy over video for depression and hormone disorder
This trial tests if telehealth music therapy can help adults who have both an endocrine autoimmune disease and depression. You'll join sessions from home using Zoom.
Boone, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06824532Recruiting
Veterans' views on ketamine therapy for depression and end-of-life
This study surveys older veterans to understand their perceptions of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for depression and end-of-life distress. Your responses may help improve care for veterans facing similar challenges.
Albany, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT07398469Recruiting
Long-term study of zuranolone for postpartum depression symptoms
This study checks how people with postpartum depression feel over time after starting zuranolone. It uses simple questionnaires to track changes in symptoms.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07404085Recruiting
Boosting thinking skills with training and medication in mood or schizophrenia disorders
This study tests whether adding a medication that may improve brain flexibility makes memory and thinking training work better for people with bipolar disorder, recurring depression, or schizophrenia spectrum disorders. It could help improve daily thinking skills and quality of life.
Frederiksberg, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 35–75 - NCT07390786Recruiting
Family support program after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care program for family members of ICU recovery patients, designed to improve mental health support after a loved one's hospitalization.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07392879Recruiting
Virtual nature walks for depression in MS
This study tests whether virtual reality nature walks can help improve depression in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. You will use a VR headset at home to watch calming nature scenes, and researchers will see how it affects your mood.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07390331Recruiting
Helping heart patients manage depression
This trial tests a program that helps patients with both depression and heart disease take a more active role in their care. It combines support for depression treatment with your regular heart checkups.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06507787Recruiting
Blood test for depression vs. bipolar disorder
This study tests a new blood test (EDIT-B®) to help doctors tell the difference between depression and bipolar disorder. If you have a depressive episode but there is doubt about bipolar disorder, this test might help guide your treatment to improve your health.
ErsteinAges 18–65 - NCT04637620RecruitingPhase 2
NMDA-based treatment study for major depression
This Phase 2 trial tests whether an NMDA-targeted treatment can improve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). You may be able to join if your depression diagnosis and symptom score fit, and you meet several safety and study-following requirements.
TaichungAges 18–55 - NCT05136755RecruitingPhase 2
NMDA treatment for depression that did not improve
This trial studies an NMDA-based treatment for people with major depressive disorder who did not respond to at least one antidepressant. It may help by changing brain signaling linked to depression symptoms.
TaichungAges 18–65 - NCT06234176Recruiting
Psychomotor therapy for quality of life in depression
This study tests whether a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (which focuses on the connection between your mind and body) can improve quality of life for people with severe depression. You’ll continue your usual care while also receiving this therapy, and the researchers will track how your mood and daily life change over time.
LimogesAges 20–60 - NCT06740188RecruitingPhase 4
Trazodone for depression and insomnia with poor sleep quality
This trial tests if trazodone, a medication, can improve deep sleep in people who have both depression and insomnia. It aims to find a treatment that helps with both conditions at once.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07388004Recruiting
Comparing two group therapies for depression
This trial compares two types of group therapy for major depression: one that focuses on changing your expectations about the future, and another that helps you reconnect with rewarding activities. The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing depression symptoms.
Marburg, HesseAges 18–80 - NCT07383467Recruiting
Single session help for teens with anxiety or depression
This trial offers a one-time digital self-help program for Hong Kong teens aged 12 to 17 who feel anxious or down. It aims to see if a single session can make a difference.
Hong KongAges 12–17 - NCT07384273Recruiting
Online therapy for postpartum depression symptoms
This trial tests an internet-based therapy program (iCARE) to help new mothers manage symptoms of postpartum depression. It may be a good fit if you gave birth within the last 6 months and have been feeling down or depressed.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT03059069RecruitingPhase 4
Gliatamin for low mood in adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether gliatamin (choline alphoscerate) can improve depressive mood in people with type 2 diabetes. You may be eligible if your diabetes is fairly controlled and your depression symptoms are in a mild-to-moderate range.
SeoulAges 50 years+ - NCT04935619Recruiting
Testing cannabis abstinence effects in depression symptoms
This study looks at how stopping cannabis for a period of time may affect depression symptoms and thinking/memory. You might benefit by getting close monitoring of mood and cognition while researchers compare changes during cannabis abstinence.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT07372586Recruiting
Behavioral health support after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care model for mental health and recovery after an ICU stay. You might qualify if you visit the MUSC ICU Recovery Clinic within six months of leaving the hospital.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07371988Recruiting
Talking therapy for depression in older adults
This trial tests if narrative therapy, a type of talking therapy, can help reduce depression in people aged 60 and older. If you are experiencing mild to moderate depression and visit a senior center, this therapy may give you new ways to improve your mood.
Kowloon Tong, Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07377682Recruiting
Trazodone for depression with mild memory problems
This study tests how well the antidepressant trazodone works in older adults with major depression and mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems). It looks at real-world results in people starting this treatment.
Lodz, PolandAges 55 years+ - NCT06766526Recruiting
Online support for emotional adjustment after prostate cancer
This trial tests an online support program to help men cope with emotional distress after prostate cancer. You participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
LinköpingAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depressed?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,419 recruiting depressed studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a depressed trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a depressed trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.