Clinical trials
Depression clinical trials
A common mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest. We’re tracking 1,509 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT02122562RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine treatment for depression that hasn’t responded to care
This Phase 2 study tests ketamine for people with major depression that hasn’t improved after at least one antidepressant. It aims to see whether ketamine can reduce depression symptoms during a current depressive episode.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–55 - NCT02443636Recruiting
Join a depression and mental health research registry in Atlantic Canada
This trial is a “registry,” meaning you can share your health information to help researchers study depression and other mental health needs in Atlantic Canada. Being part of the registry may help researchers understand patterns and improve future support and treatments.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT02568878RecruitingPhase 3
Creatine to help depression and anxiety in meth users
This trial studies whether creatine can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in people who currently use methamphetamine and also have depression and anxiety. It may help by improving mood and anxiety scores over the course of the study.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18–59 - NCT03364803Recruiting
Sharing treatment results for people with Cushing’s syndrome
This is a study that collects and reviews information about how people with Cushing’s syndrome (including some mild forms and certain “silent” tumors) are diagnosed and treated, and what outcomes they have. It may help researchers understand which treatments work best in different types of the condition.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 14 years+ - NCT03320304Recruiting
VNS for long-term depression that hasn’t improved with treatment
This trial studies how well and how efficiently VNS therapy works for people with long-lasting or repeated major depression that hasn’t responded to enough antidepressant treatments. It may help patients who are already receiving depression treatment but are still struggling.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07676851Recruiting
Predicting dementia risk in older adults with depression
This study looks at whether certain health factors can predict the risk of dementia in older adults who have depression. Your medical records will be reviewed to help create a risk score.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 50 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
Cognitive training with medication for mood disorders
This trial tests if a medication can boost the effects of cognitive training in people with bipolar disorder or recurrent depression who have memory or thinking problems. It aims to improve daily functioning.
Frederiksberg, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 40–75 - 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+ - NCT07413692Recruiting
Device therapy for depression and urinary incontinence after childbirth
This study tests two devices to help with depressive symptoms and urinary incontinence in women who gave birth 2–60 months ago. It aims to see if the treatments can improve how you feel and bladder control without using medication.
Garfield Heights, OhioAges 22–60 - NCT07444242Recruiting
Fast depression treatment using brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can quickly improve depression symptoms. It is for people who are not taking any psychiatric medications now or in the past.
Regensburg, BavariaAges 18–70 - NCT07462013Recruiting
Lifestyle changes to prevent memory loss with depression
This study tests if healthy lifestyle changes can protect memory and thinking skills in people with depression who have no or mild memory problems.
Taichung, TaichungAges 50–80 - NCT07469462Recruiting
High-dose vitamin B6 for depression and anxiety
This study tests whether high doses of vitamin B6 can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. If you have mild to moderate anxiety or depression, you may be able to participate.
Reading, EnglandAges 18–41 - NCT07476469Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for anhedonia and anxiety
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device (tVNS) placed on your ear can help reduce symptoms of anhedonia (loss of pleasure) and anxiety. You will also have brain scans (MRI) to see how the treatment affects your brain.
BonnAges 18–40 - NCT07485387Recruiting
Korean cognitive aging study using smartphone app
This study looks at how thinking and memory change as people get older. It uses a smartphone app to track these changes over time in healthy older adults living in South Korea.
Seoul, Select One...Ages 60 years+ - NCT07331987Recruiting
Probiotics for mild to moderate anxiety or depression study
This trial tests if probiotics can help reduce symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety or depression. It is for people aged 18–60 who are not currently taking most anxiety or depression medications and who have not used them in the last 2 weeks (except for escitalopram).
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT07490353RecruitingPhase 1
Can psilocybin help treat loss of pleasure?
This trial tests if psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, can improve the ability to feel pleasure (anhedonia) in people with depression who are not taking antidepressants. It also includes healthy volunteers as a comparison group.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–55 - NCT07492537Recruiting
Helping with low mood after your first heart attack
This trial is for people who have just had their first heart attack and may be feeling some low mood or sadness. It aims to understand and help with these feelings early on, before they become a bigger problem.
Roma, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07507370Recruiting
CARED: A fast new treatment plan for depression
This study tests a quick treatment approach for adults with major depression who have not gotten enough help from at least one antidepressant. It aims to see if a new rapid method can improve mood safely.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT07510880Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for major depression
This trial tests a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) to treat depression. You would use a headset daily for a few weeks, and the study team will check in to make sure it's working safely and effectively.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depression?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,509 recruiting depression 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 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 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.