Clinical trials
Depression clinical trials
A common mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest. We’re tracking 1,419 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07420205RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep health study for U.S. Marines
This study looks at the sleep health of active-duty U.S. Marines. If you join, researchers will check your sleep patterns and may offer ways to improve your rest.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07420322Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for depression and related symptoms
This trial studies a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for people with depression or related symptoms that haven't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see how well it works in real-world settings.
MünchenAges 18 years+ - NCT06782815Recruiting
Acupuncture for stress-related insomnia in young adults
This trial tests whether specific acupuncture points can improve sleep in people with insomnia linked to stress and mood. It focuses on adults under 40 who have had trouble sleeping for at least two weeks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT07409792Enrolling by invitation
Ear seed therapy for anxiety, sleep, and IVF success
This trial tests if sticking tiny seeds on ear points (auricular therapy) can help women going through IVF feel less anxious, sleep better, and possibly improve their chances of pregnancy. It is for women with infertility who are about to have a frozen embryo transfer and have some anxiety or sleep problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–45 - NCT07415941Recruiting
Mindfulness and nerve stimulation for back pain and depression
This trial tests if combining mindfulness-based meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device (applied to the ear) can help people aged 50–85 with chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood without changing your current medications.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT07412132RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lacosamide for hard-to-treat bipolar depression
This study tests if a medication called lacosamide can help people with bipolar depression that has not improved with at least two other treatments. It's for those with moderate to severe depression in bipolar I or II.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–65 - NCT07409298Enrolling by invitation
AI support for breast cancer patients on CDK4/6 inhibitors
This trial tests whether an AI-powered management program can improve mental health and daily habits for people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer who are taking CDK4/6 inhibitor pills at home. It is designed to help you feel supported and stay on track with your rehabilitation plan.
TianjinAges 18–80 - NCT07402356Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for thinking problems
This study uses virtual reality and eye-tracking (pupillometry) to measure thinking and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or depression. It aims to find better ways to detect and track cognitive changes using a simple, non-invasive procedure.
München, BavariaAges 18–80 - NCT07398365Recruiting
Medical study of psychiatry inpatients
This study looks at the medical and mental health patterns of adults admitted to general adult psychiatry wards. It aims to better understand their health needs.
Livingston, West LothianAges 18–65 - NCT07391540Recruiting
Internet therapy for financial stress
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program for people feeling mild to moderate psychological symptoms because of money worries. It aims to see if online treatment can help reduce these symptoms.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07389473Recruiting
Studying eye movements in long-term psychiatric medication use (Gaize device)
This trial uses a special device (Gaize) to track how your eyes move while you take psychiatric medication. It aims to see how long-term medication affects eye patterns, which could help doctors better understand treatment responses.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07390825Recruiting
Water therapy for daily living and movement in Parkinson's
This study tests if aquatic therapy (exercises in water) can improve walking, balance, posture, pain, and daily activities for people with Parkinson's. It aims to see if water-based exercise helps more than standard care.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 40–80 - NCT07397858Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in young people
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help treat depression in people aged 15 to 25. It involves a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to the head, and researchers want to see how it affects thinking and mood.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 15–25 - NCT07397429Recruiting
Group therapy to reduce anxiety using I-Reconstruction method
This trial tests a group psychotherapy method called 'I-Reconstruction' designed to lower anxiety. You may be eligible if you have moderate to high anxiety, specific trauma-related scores, and are not taking psychiatric medications.
Kyiv, Kyiv OblastAges 18–55 - NCT07380789Recruiting
Managing acute chest pain after battle injuries
This study is testing better ways to manage severe chest pain after combat injuries in Ukraine. If you have chest pain from battle and are 18 or older, it may help find a treatment that works for you.
RivneAges 18–60 - NCT07371962Recruiting
Sound Bite: A songwriting program for teens and young adults
This trial tests a therapeutic songwriting program called Sound Bite for people aged 13–24 with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. Participants work with a trained guide to write songs as a way to express feelings and improve mental health.
Kowloon Tong, Hong KongAges 13–24 - NCT07375485Enrolling by invitation
Occupational therapy for brain injury recovery at home
This trial explores how occupational therapy can help people with brain injuries stay engaged in daily life. Researchers want to learn from therapists working in home or community settings to improve care.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07375667Recruiting
Airway suction guidance in ventilated patients
This trial uses dynamic airway resistance and machine learning to guide when sputum suction is needed in ventilated patients with ARDS, AECOPD, or severe pneumonia.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–90 - NCT07371065Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Testing a new drug's safety in healthy adults
This trial tests a new medicine called LY03021 in healthy volunteers to see how safe it is, how the body processes it, and if food changes its effects. It's for people who are generally healthy and not taking other medications.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT06789250Recruiting
Online therapy for mental health and alcohol use issues
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program designed for people who struggle with both mental health symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and problematic alcohol use. The goal is to see if this approach can help improve both issues at the same time, conveniently from home.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07369752Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with depression or anxiety
This study looks at whether breathing exercises can help improve brain health and mental well-being in teens with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adolescents who are already receiving care at a Mayo Clinic psychiatry clinic.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - NCT07362407Enrolling by invitation
Cannabinoid treatment study for patients in Brazil
This study tracks how cannabis-based medicines work in real life. It looks at how people feel and function while using these treatments prescribed by their doctor.
Florianópolis, Santa CatarinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07363551Recruiting
Omega-3 for depression in young people
This trial tests if omega-3 fatty acid supplements can improve depression in young people by reducing inflammation and changing gut bacteria. You may be eligible if you are a young person with a current major depressive episode.
Taichung, TaichungAges 13–18 - NCT07362511Recruiting
Imagery rescripting for depression in primary care
This study tests a type of talk therapy called 'imagery rescripting' for people with depression in primary care. In this approach, you learn to change painful mental images into more helpful ones, which may reduce depressive feelings.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depression?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,419 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.