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
- NCT05762250Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for symptom relief in advanced cancer
This study tests whether auricular (ear) acupuncture can reduce ongoing symptoms and daily limitations in people with advanced cancer. It may help with discomfort and other side effects related to the disease or its treatment.
StuttgartAges 18–70 - NCT05768841Recruiting
Study mental health in runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes
This study looks at how common mental health concerns are among endurance athletes like marathon runners, ultramarathon runners, and triathletes. It may help researchers better understand which athletes may need support.
Pierre-BéniteAges 16 years+ - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05789446Recruiting
Testing a coping and identity skills program for teens
This study tests whether a skills program helps children better cope and build a strong sense of identity. It is offered to early teens and may help with stress and emotional challenges.
Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaAges 11 years+ - NCT05797428Recruiting
Talk-based therapy to help teens cope with mood problems
This trial tests “logotherapy,” a type of counseling that helps people find meaning and purpose to cope with sadness or mood swings. It may help adolescents with mild to moderate-to-severe depression feel better and participate in structured therapy.
Kaohsiung City, Niaosong DistrictAges 15–24 - NCT05800522Recruiting
Supportive parenting program for kids with behavior and mood struggles
This trial tests whether a supportive parenting program can help children who are showing higher-than-usual symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, or behavior problems. If you’re not already in certain specialized mental health programs, your child may be able to join and get structured support for coping.
OsloAges 4–12 - NCT05800535Recruiting
Screening for muscle loss and thinking changes after cancer
This study looks at how common muscle weakness (sarcopenia) and thinking or memory changes (often called “chemobrain”) are in people after cancer treatment. It may help teams understand what support could be most helpful after chemotherapy.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18–74 - NCT05800925Recruiting
Triage survey to check who can join psychiatry research
This study uses a short questionnaire to figure out who is eligible to join future psychiatry research. It may help people get routed into studies that match their situation and safety needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05802004Recruiting
Sound stimulation to improve sleep and emotions in young adults
This study tests whether gentle sound stimulation during sleep can improve sleep and how you think and feel in daily life when you have anxiety or depression symptoms. You’ll also do sleep testing in a lab and complete questionnaires to measure changes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-Child Story Visits for Hospitalized Infants
This trial looks at whether a program that strengthens the caregiver-child “story” (how caregivers and young children connect and communicate) can improve early development outcomes. It is offered to caregivers of young hospitalized children at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05810259Recruiting
Digital wellness modules to improve quality of life
This study tests whether online “wellness” lessons help people feel better in everyday life and report a higher quality of life. It likely involves completing digital wellness modules and answering questionnaires to measure changes over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–65 - NCT05816304Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in frontline health care workers
This study tests whether an online, structured “talk-therapy style” program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) can improve sleep for frontline health care workers. If you have probable insomnia and can use a phone or computer, the program may help you sleep better without in-person visits.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05826860Recruiting
Mindfulness and storytelling for graduate student well-being
This study tests whether a mindfulness and storytelling program can improve well-being for graduate students. It is meant for people who are new to mindfulness and want support during graduate school.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05830266Recruiting
Mindfulness program to help mother–baby bonding in pregnancy and after
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to improve mother–baby bonding by supporting mood, anxiety, and stress during and after pregnancy. It may help if you’re currently having higher-than-average depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
Tilburg, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT05830279Recruiting
Personalized drug choices to better manage cancer treatment side effects
This trial tests a personalized approach to selecting drugs during cancer treatment. The goal is to improve how well your prescribed medicines work for symptoms and side effects while keeping you safe.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05833555Recruiting
Harlem Strong mental health support for adults
This program is for Black and Latino adults in Harlem who are dealing with mild to moderate depression symptoms. It aims to identify people who may benefit from mental health support and connect them with the right level of care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05836090Recruiting
Family Spirit Strengths program for pregnant people and caregivers
This trial tests a family-focused program to support mental health and reduce risks related to substance use. It may help you if you’re pregnant or caring for a child 24 months or younger and you’re experiencing depression/anxiety and/or substance-use risk.
Chinle, ArizonaAges 14 years+ - NCT05837104RecruitingPhase 2
Magnesium and vitamin B6 for early bipolar depression
This Phase 2 trial tests whether magnesium plus vitamin B6 can reduce depressive symptoms in people who are newly diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. It also checks for safety over a short, 4-week treatment period.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05838404Recruiting
Program to support mental health during early pregnancy
This study tests an intervention meant to improve mental health for people during pregnancy, starting in the first part of pregnancy. You might be able to join if you are already receiving prenatal care and speak English or Spanish.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05845541Recruiting
Meditation and body feedback for mood after stroke
This study tests whether guided meditation and biofeedback can improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life for people recovering in inpatient rehab after a recent stroke. It may help you feel better emotionally and cope more easily during recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05852314Recruiting
Problem-solving support for new mothers with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a structured problem-solving counseling approach for women who are feeling suicidal during the post-birth period. It may help by reducing suicidal thoughts for mothers who do not need urgent hospital-level psychiatric care.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 16–44 - NCT05867849RecruitingPhase 3
Cannabidiol treatment for bipolar depression symptoms
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce symptoms of bipolar depression. You may be eligible if you have bipolar I or II and a current depressive episode while staying on approved mood-stabilizing or antipsychotic medication.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–70 - NCT05868135Recruiting
Online guided therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests an internet-based (online) guided psychological program, called e-Meistring, for people with moderate depression plus panic disorder and social anxiety. It aims to see whether the program improves symptoms and is also worth the cost.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT05869682RecruitingPhase 2
Bright light therapy for fatigue and depression in prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a “bright white light” intervention can reduce cancer-related fatigue and depression in people with advanced prostate cancer receiving hormone-based treatment. If it works, it could improve day-to-day well-being while you’re on standard cancer therapies.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 60 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.