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
- NCT07523048RecruitingPhase 2
Dextromethorphan-Bupropion for Moderate-to-Severe Depression
This study tests a combination medication (dextromethorphan plus bupropion) to see how it affects brain activity in people with moderate-to-severe depression. Researchers use brain imaging (fMRI) to understand how the drug works and whether it may help relieve depression symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07539805RecruitingPhase 2
Sertraline Plus Probiotic for Teen Depression
This study tests whether combining sertraline (an antidepressant) with a specific probiotic called Lactobacillus crispatus can safely and effectively treat depression in teenagers. The probiotic may help by improving gut health, which researchers believe could support mental health.
Longgang, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT07553637RecruitingPhase 2
ALTO-207 for Adults With Hard-to-Treat Depression
This study tests whether a new medication called ALTO-207 can help people with depression that hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. You may qualify if you've tried multiple antidepressants without enough relief and are willing to add this experimental treatment to your current medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07554755Recruiting
Transcranial Stimulation for Teen Depression with Self-Injury
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (TIS) for teenagers aged 12–22 with depression who injure themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms and self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT07560878RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain Stimulation and Medication Study for Depression
This early-stage study tests a type of magnetic brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation combined with study medications to help treat moderate to severe depression. Researchers want to understand how this combination affects brain communication and may help reduce depressive symptoms.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07569458Recruiting
Online therapy for heart disease patients with depression or anxiety
This trial tests an online program designed to help people with heart disease who are also experiencing depression or anxiety. The program is personalized to your needs and delivered through a computer or tablet over several weeks.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07573150Recruiting
Pupil Measurements to Predict Breathing Problems After Surgery in Children
This study tests whether measuring how a child's pupils (the dark circles in the eyes) respond to light can predict which children might have breathing problems after receiving pain medication during tonsil surgery. The goal is to help doctors catch and prevent serious breathing issues before they happen.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3–17 - NCT07579481Recruiting
Vortioxetine for Depression with Migraine
This study tests whether vortioxetine, a depression medication, can help people who have both depression and episodic migraine (recurring headaches). You'd take vortioxetine for depression while researchers track how it affects both your mood and migraine symptoms.
Rome, LazioAges 18 years+ - NCT07610655Recruiting
Nerve Stimulation to Aid Recovery After Spine Surgery
This study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in your neck can help you recover better after lumbar spine surgery. The device may help reduce confusion, depression, and other thinking problems that sometimes occur after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07619092Recruiting
Flumazenil to reverse sedation during depression treatment
This trial tests whether flumazenil (a medication that reverses sedation from anti-anxiety drugs) can safely help patients wake up faster after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment for severe depression. The goal is to see if it improves recovery time without causing problems.
Frederiksberg, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07633080Recruiting
Magnesium supplement added to antidepressants for depression
This study tests whether adding magnesium bisglycinate (a mineral supplement) to your current antidepressant medication can help improve depression symptoms. Researchers want to see if this combination works better than antidepressant alone.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT07637773Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Depression and Loss of Interest in Older Adults
This trial tests a new brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) to treat depression in people aged 60 and older, especially the symptom of losing interest in things you once enjoyed. Researchers believe this targeted stimulation may help improve mood and motivation.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07642882Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can reduce chronic pain in fibromyalgia patients. The treatment uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain and may help relieve widespread pain.
Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07645157RecruitingPhase 2
Sertraline and Probiotics for Teen Depression
This study tests whether combining an antidepressant medication (sertraline) with special bacteria supplements (probiotics) can help treat depression in teenagers ages 12–18. Researchers believe the probiotics may help the medication work better by improving gut health.
Chongqing, YuzhongAges 12–18 - NCT07646834Recruiting
Brain-Gut Study of IBS with Anxiety and Depression
This study explores how stress and mood changes affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using brain imaging. Researchers will scan your brain and collect health information to understand the connection between your gut and mental health.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–60 - NCT07652775Recruiting
Brain stimulation and exercise for memory and mood
This study tests whether combining rTMS (a non‑invasive brain stimulation) with aerobic exercise can improve memory, thinking, and mood in older adults who have mild memory problems and depression. It may offer a safe, drug‑free way to help both brain health and emotional well‑being.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 65–90 - NCT07653035Recruiting
Can a weighted blanket help with anxiety during cancer treatment?
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer therapy (like chemo or immunotherapy) can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, and increase comfort. It also checks if nurses find it easy to use.
Muscat, SeebAges 18 years+ - NCT07653113Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for depression and anxiety in men
This trial tests whether a special type of music therapy, based on Chinese five-element theory, can help men with depression and anxiety. It is designed for male inpatients who have not taken antidepressants recently.
Shanxi, ShanxiAges 18–44 - NCT07579078Enrolling by invitation
Vitamin D and Brain Activity in Women With Depression
This study tests whether vitamin D supplements can improve brain wave patterns in women diagnosed with depression who have low vitamin D levels. Researchers will measure brain activity using EEG (a non-invasive test that records electrical signals from the brain) before and after vitamin D treatment.
DhakaAges 20–40 - NCT07569133Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation to Reduce Depression in Parkinson's Disease
This study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—can safely reduce depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. If it works, it could offer a new treatment option for depression that often accompanies Parkinson's.
Daegu, Buk-guAges 40–90 - NCT07363980Enrolling by invitation
Heart CT Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This study uses a special heart CT scan to look for early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help find problems before symptoms start.
AarhusAges 50–75 - NCT07302165Enrolling by invitation
Online tool to screen and prevent postpartum depression in parents-to-be
This trial tests a digital tool to find and help parents at risk for depression after childbirth. You may qualify if you have certain thinking patterns or risk factors during pregnancy.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07232472Enrolling by invitation
Wearable study of depression and sleep in older adults
This study uses a wearable device to track depression and sleep in older adults. It aims to understand how daily activity patterns relate to mood and sleep quality, which could lead to better treatments.
London, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT07217860Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of azetukalner for bipolar depression
This study is looking at the long-term safety of azetukalner for people with bipolar I or II depression who have already completed a previous trial of this drug. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone will receive the active medication.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–75
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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.