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
- NCT06898593Recruiting
Including patient goals in collaborative care
This trial looks at ways to better include your personal goals and concerns in your care if you're already in the Collaborative Care Model at Dartmouth Health. It aims to make your treatment more focused on what matters to you.
Concord, New HampshireAges 18–100 - NCT06885138Enrolling by invitation
Testing brain stimulation for depression in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve depression symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. You'll receive either real or placebo stimulation over several sessions to see if it helps your mood.
MilanAges 35–75 - NCT06880796Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness therapy for serious mental illness
This trial tests whether mindfulness-based therapy helps people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or mood disorders. You'll learn mindfulness skills in a group setting at your community mental health center.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06881758Enrolling by invitation
High intensity training for anxiety treatment
This study tests whether high intensity exercise can help reduce anxiety symptoms. It is for adults with mild to moderate anxiety disorders who are physically able to exercise.
TromsøAges 18–65 - NCT06888284Enrolling by invitation
Tuijing therapy for depression and heart rate
This trial tests whether Tuijing therapy, a non-invasive treatment, can improve heart rate variability and reduce depression symptoms in people who have been feeling depressed for over three months. It may be an option if you haven't used other treatments recently.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT06874790Recruiting
Web-based mental health app study for Latina women
This study tests a web-based app to help Latina women in Los Angeles or Orange County who are feeling anxious or depressed. If you are not currently in therapy or on medication, you may be able to join from home using your smartphone or computer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06860724Recruiting
Stress and blood vessel health study for adults 18-55
This study looks at how daily stress affects blood vessel function in healthy adults and those with depression. It aims to find links between emotions and physical health.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55 - NCT06866925Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression with catatonia in Down syndrome
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation treatment called tDCS can help people with Down syndrome who are also experiencing severe depression with symptoms like being very still or not speaking. The goal is to see if this safe, non-invasive treatment can improve mood and movement.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18 years+ - NCT06851091Recruiting
Fibromyalgia study on pain sensitivity and balance
This study looks at how fibromyalgia affects your sensitivity to pain and your sense of balance. It may help find better ways to treat these symptoms.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–65 - NCT06854224RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a sleep drug for suicide risk in veterans with depression
This trial tests whether a medication called suvorexant (used for sleep) can help lower suicide risk in veterans who have major depression and have attempted suicide before. The study aims to see if blocking a brain chemical called orexin reduces suicidal thoughts.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT06856057Recruiting
Support for caregivers and kids after injury
This study helps parents and young children cope with stress after a hospital stay for an injury. It tests a program to improve mental health for both caregivers and kids.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05830279Recruiting
Personalized drug choices to better manage cancer treatment side effects
This trial tests a personalized approach to selecting drugs during cancer treatment. The goal is to improve how well your prescribed medicines work for symptoms and side effects while keeping you safe.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06835985Enrolling by invitation
Social media help for teens bullied online
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06839859RecruitingPhase 2
Family Acceptance Project online pilot study
This trial tests an online program called Family Acceptance Project to help LGBTQ+ youth of color and their families improve acceptance and reduce rejection. You and a caregiver will join separate online group sessions to learn communication and support skills.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14 years+ - NCT06722781Recruiting
Online group therapy for common mental health conditions
This trial tests an online group therapy for people waiting for high intensity CBT. It aims to provide quicker support for conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Doncaster, South YorkshireAges 17 years+ - NCT06827951Recruiting
Parent-child therapy for young kids with behavior issues
This study tests if a therapy called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps parents of young children with behavioral concerns. You and your child would attend sessions together to improve your relationship and manage behaviors.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT06829953Recruiting
App-based study for teens with depression
This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help teens who feel depressed and have lost interest in things. It's looking for youth aged 12–18 with moderate to severe depression who are willing to use the app.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–18 - NCT06828276Recruiting
Online therapy for Farsi and Dari speaking young migrants
This study tests if a culturally adapted online therapy program helps reduce anxiety and depression in young Farsi or Dari speaking migrants. You would use your computer or phone for 6 to 10 weeks at home.
StockholmAges 15–29 - NCT06823024Enrolling by invitation
Using speech patterns to predict treatment response in depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder
This study tests if a computer algorithm can analyze your speech to predict how well you will respond to treatments like TMS or Spravato. It aims to create a simple tool that helps doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–68 - NCT06817993Recruiting
How social media affects the teen brain
This study looks at how social media affects the brains of teens with depression. You would complete smartphone surveys and have one brain scan (MRI) to help researchers understand these connections.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13–17 - NCT06806176Recruiting
Study of CAT-GSH for returning patients
This trial is checking if a version of CBT-GSH (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guided Self-Help) works well for people who've had it before and are coming back for help with anxiety or depression. You'd get the same kind of low-intensity support again.
Ashton-under-LyneAges 16 years+ - NCT06812247Recruiting
Therapy dog visits for hospitalized trauma patients
This study looks at whether visits from therapy dogs can help people who are in the hospital after a traumatic injury feel better. You must be able to talk to the research team and not be afraid of dogs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06808204Recruiting
How ablation affects quality of life in kids with heart rhythm issues
This study looks at how a heart procedure called catheter ablation (which fixes irregular heartbeats) affects the quality of life of children aged 5–17. By joining, you'll help doctors learn if this treatment really helps kids feel better day-to-day.
BronAges 5–17 - NCT06814275Recruiting
Brain health study for HIV+ stimulant users
This study uses brain scans to understand how stimulant use affects the brain in people with HIV who are on treatment. It may help find ways to improve brain health.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–59
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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.