Clinical trials
Depression Symptoms clinical trials
Below are recruiting depression symptoms clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07506148Recruiting
Group ACT vs. Support Group for Student Stress
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for university students who are feeling depressed or anxious. It compares ACT to a general support group to see which helps more with emotional symptoms.
Montevideo, Montevideo DepartmentAges 18–28 - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06384209Recruiting
Friendship Bench Plus for Depression
This study tests whether a structured talk therapy program called the Friendship Bench can help adults with moderate to severe depression. You will have conversations with trained lay counselors who guide you through problem-solving techniques.
HarareAges 18 years+ - NCT05925322Recruiting
Social reward therapy for depression-related suicidal thoughts
This study looks at whether “social reward” psychotherapy can change brain activity and reduce suicidal thoughts in adults ages 50–80 who also have major depression. You may be offered psychotherapy along with brain scans to see how your brain responds over time.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT04478305RecruitingPhase 1
Duavive trial for mood and anxiety in midlife women
This Phase 1 study tests Duavive’s effects on mood and anxiety symptoms in women going through perimenopause or early menopause. It may help clarify whether this treatment can reduce depression and/or anxiety symptoms in midlife.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 45–60 - NCT06864156Recruiting
Molecules and vitamin levels in long COVID with brain fog
This study looks at certain molecules (called microRNAs) and vitamin B12 levels in people who have ongoing brain-related symptoms like depression, anxiety, or fatigue after a COVID-19 infection. It may help understand why some people have long-lasting symptoms and could lead to better treatments.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05585164Recruiting
Therapy program for postpartum depression up to one year
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program for postpartum depression in the first year after having a baby. It may help by reducing depressive symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06632782Recruiting
Breathing exercise for anxiety and depression in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise (pyramid breath awareness) can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. It is a short, non-drug program that may offer a natural way to feel better emotionally.
Kuwait City, KuwaitAges 30–80 - NCT07212075Recruiting
Digital twin study for mental health in diabetes
This study uses digital twins—a virtual model of your health—to track how your mental health changes with diabetes. It aims to find patterns that could help personalize mental health care.
Bad Mergentheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–80 - NCT06705153Recruiting
Laughter yoga for irritable bowel syndrome
This study tests whether laughter yoga can help reduce IBS symptoms like belly pain and bloating, and also improve mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. You would join video calls where you practice special laughing exercises (no jokes needed) and then answer questionnaires.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–90 - NCT07673380RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile health for opioid recovery and mental health
This study uses a mobile health app to help Black and African American individuals recover from opioid or stimulant use and improve mental health. It aims to see if the app can support treatment and well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07561632Recruiting
Early Stress Screening After Emergency Cesarean Delivery
This study looks at whether certain signs of distress right after an unexpected cesarean delivery can predict who might develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) later. Researchers want to understand this connection so they can help women who are struggling after this traumatic birth experience.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07656623Recruiting
Probiotics for IBS with stomach issues and stress
This trial tests whether a special probiotic blend can help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who also have stomach symptoms like heartburn, bloating, or nausea, and feel anxious, depressed, or stressed. It aims to see if the probiotic improves both gut and mood symptoms.
Hanoi, HanoiAges 18 years+ - NCT07198542Enrolling by invitation
Vagus nerve stimulation for somatic symptom disorder
This trial tests if gentle electrical stimulation on the vagus nerve in the ear or neck can help reduce physical symptoms that are closely linked to stress. It is for adults with somatic symptom disorder who are on stable medications.
Douliu, YunlinAges 18–65 - NCT07543328Recruiting
Light therapy added to antidepressants for depression with body symptoms
This study tests whether a special light treatment applied to the scalp (transcranial photobiomodulation) can help people with depression who aren't getting better with antidepressants alone. The light therapy is added to your current medication to see if it reduces both mood symptoms and physical complaints like pain or fatigue.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT05549102Recruiting
CBT therapy study for anxiety and brain circuit changes
This trial studies whether a specific form of talk therapy (CBT) changes brain activity in people with moderate anxiety. It may help your care team understand what works best and how brain “circuits” respond to treatment.
LondonAges 18–64 - NCT07382336Recruiting
Smartphone app to detect postpartum depression early
This study tests a mobile app that tracks mood changes during pregnancy to help detect postpartum depression early. If you are pregnant in your first or second trimester, can read Chinese, and have a smartphone, you may be able to join.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07022925Recruiting
Wearable device for tracking hot flushes in perimenopause
This study will test if a wearable device can accurately track symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats in women going through perimenopause. If you are between 35 and 55 and experiencing these symptoms, your participation could help improve future symptom monitoring.
London, OntarioAges 35–55 - NCT06580249Recruiting
Brain stimulation for pleasure loss in teen depression
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help teenagers with depression who have lost interest or pleasure in things they used to enjoy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 10–19 - NCT06295250Recruiting
Help for depression and poverty in Bangladesh
This study tests a program in Bangladesh that helps people with depression and poverty. You and your family would work together to improve your mood and financial situation over 18 months.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–45 - NCT06511908RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new ketamine-like drug for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new experimental drug (2R,6R)-HNK, a chemical related to ketamine, given by IV infusion to see if it can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to find a new option for people who have not found relief from standard antidepressants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT05734768Recruiting
Study of anxiety and depression in parents after preterm birth
This study compares how parents feel (anxiety and depression symptoms) after having a baby born preterm versus a full-term baby. It also looks at early “building blocks” of thinking and social development in the child.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT06716996Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mood problems after COVID-19
This study tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help people aged 18 to 65 who have ongoing depression or low mood for more than 12 weeks after a confirmed COVID-19 infection. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate parts of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depression symptoms?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 194 recruiting depression symptoms 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 depression symptoms 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 depression symptoms 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.
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