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
- NCT05569018Recruiting
Spanish blended group therapy for anxiety and depression symptoms
This study tests whether a group therapy program delivered in both online and in-person formats can reduce emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression. If you qualify, you may be assigned to receive this structured group treatment during the study period.
Castellon, CastellónAges 18 years+ - NCT05575960Recruiting
Therapy for depression in teens and young adults
This study tests interpersonal psychotherapy, a structured talking therapy, to help teens and young adults with major depression. You might benefit from regular sessions focused on relationships and day-to-day stress.
NorrköpingAges 15–18 - NCT05585047Recruiting
Looking for brain and blood markers in major depression
This study looks at treatment response markers (signs in the body) in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). It may help researchers understand who is more likely to benefit from antidepressant treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–60 - NCT05591937Recruiting
Online therapy and prevention support for eligible East LA students
This project offers online mental health prevention and therapy programs and short assessments for eligible students. It may help you access support in a convenient way if you meet the study’s student, coverage, and technology needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT05603000Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for parents of anxious or struggling children
This study tests an emotion-focused family therapy program for parents of children (ages 7–15) who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. It may help families improve how emotions are understood and managed through parent participation and home life support.
Guelph, OntarioAges 7–15 - NCT05624931Recruiting
Helping pregnant women stay on PrEP after starting it
This study tries to reduce the psychological barriers that make it hard for pregnant or postpartum women to keep taking PrEP. It may help by offering support tailored to stress, trauma symptoms, or depression—especially soon after PrEP is started.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15 years+ - NCT05630469Recruiting
Predicting who will benefit from electroconvulsive therapy
This study looks for ways to predict how well electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) will work for severe depression. It may help doctors choose the best treatment approach and timing for future patients.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT05632497Recruiting
Testing gut microbiome changes in adults with anorexia
This study looks at how changing the gut bacteria (microbiome) may affect people hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a very low BMI and meet the study’s timing and health requirements.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT05645575Recruiting
Inpatient TMS for treatment-resistant depression
This study tests an in-hospital brain stimulation treatment (TMS) for people with moderate to severe depression who did not improve after multiple antidepressant treatments. It may help your mood by targeting brain circuits involved in depression, and you would follow an intensive accelerated schedule.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05648539Recruiting
Music therapy for mood and anxiety symptoms
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms of depression or anxiety. You may be invited if you have mild mood or anxiety symptoms on common screening questionnaires.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 16–35 - NCT05651295Recruiting
Smartphone precision study to improve emotion regulation
This trial tests a precision approach delivered through a smartphone to better track and target how you manage strong emotions. It may help if you have ongoing difficulty regulating emotions day to day.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05671185Recruiting
Brain stimulation for schizophrenia symptoms and depression
This study tests repeated brain stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can improve symptoms of schizophrenia and related depression, and measure body/brain changes. You may be considered if you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with enough depressive symptoms, and if recent treatments and medical safety factors fit the rules.
Douliu, YunlinAges 20 years+ - NCT05674357Recruiting
Training therapists to help people with cancer distress
This trial trains therapists in evidence-based treatments to reduce distress related to cancer and cancer care. You may be able to join if you’re being treated or followed at MGH Cancer Center and your distress level is high.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05676918Recruiting
Postpartum well-being study for mothers in the past year
This study looks at mothers’ well-being after having a baby, to understand what affects mental and emotional health after childbirth. It may help improve support for mothers during the postnatal period.
Madrid, Pozuelo de AlarcónAges 18 years+ - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05698589Recruiting
Therapy program to reduce self-stigma in mental health
This study looks at how a program may help people with long-term mental health conditions feel less shame about their diagnosis (self-stigma). It is meant for adults who are stable enough to participate and who speak French.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05699525Recruiting
Personalized app for cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults
This trial tests a mobile app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors). It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder for people who fit the study’s timing and safety requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05700760Recruiting
ROSE program study to prevent postpartum depression
This study tests whether a program called ROSE can help prevent postpartum depression after delivery. If you’re pregnant, you may be asked to complete questionnaires and be reached by phone for study steps.
Flint, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05703711Recruiting
MHealth plus nurse care for mental health in West Africa
This trial tests whether combining phone-based support (mHealth) with regular nurse-delivered care can improve outcomes for people with serious mental illness. You might benefit if you’re currently in an inpatient prayer camp and living with psychosis, mania, or depression.
AccraAges 18 years+ - NCT05710991Recruiting
Brief therapy for sleep trouble in early pregnancy
This trial compares two short approaches to help with insomnia (sleep difficulties) during early pregnancy: brief cognitive behavioral therapy or sleep hygiene tips. It may help improve how well you sleep without using new or changing medications.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05734313Recruiting
Teletherapy CBT for anxiety and depression in people with diabetes
This trial tests a unified, talk-therapy program delivered by video (telemedicine) to help with anxiety and depressive symptoms. If you have type 1 diabetes and symptoms of anxiety or depression, it may help you learn coping skills and improve mood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–64 - NCT05734547Recruiting
Support for children after trauma through parent-and-child sessions
This trial offers a structured program for children who have ongoing trauma symptoms after a scary or harmful event, with work involving both the child and a parent/caregiver. It aims to reduce post-trauma stress symptoms and help the child feel safe again.
AskerAges 7–12 - NCT05752448Recruiting
Care plan support for women after ovarian cancer treatment
This trial looks at survivorship care—how to help women after ovarian cancer treatment. It may improve follow-up planning and support during the first months after treatment ends.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+
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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.