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
- NCT06758518Enrolling by invitation
Carpal tunnel syndrome in medical students: stress and depression
This study looks at how stress and depression might affect carpal tunnel syndrome in medical students. It could help us understand if emotional health plays a role in this common wrist condition.
Ioannina, EpirusAges Any age - NCT06648928Enrolling by invitation
App for reducing PTSD in Florida 9/11 responders
This study is testing a mobile app called PTSD Coach, along with support from a clinician, to help World Trade Center responders in Florida reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress. It may be a good fit if you have some PTSD symptoms but not severe alcohol or drug use, and you are not already receiving PTSD treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06618339Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness training for young university students
This trial tests whether a mindfulness program can improve brain function and mental well-being in university students. It may help if you're interested in learning meditation techniques to support your mental health.
Mexicali, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18–30 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06567496Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for mental health and success in PT students
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help Physical Therapy students feel better mentally and do better in school. If you are a PT student at Belmont University and free from certain health issues that VR might affect, you may be able to join.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06430853Enrolling by invitation
Pregnancy support study for moms with anxiety or depression
This study tests if a mental health program during pregnancy can help mothers with past or current anxiety or depression. You'll get support and you may feel better and have a healthier pregnancy.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06378554Enrolling by invitation
Cereset study for stress and performance in nurses
This study tests whether a new brain-calming technique called Cereset can help healthcare workers on the Orthopedic Trauma Unit feel less stressed and perform better. You would sit in a chair and listen to gentle sounds that help your brain relax.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT06290778Enrolling by invitation
Mental health prevention training for fire fighter trainees
This study tests a program where peers teach emotion regulation skills to help prevent mental health issues in new fire fighters. You would be asked to complete surveys and attend training sessions.
Waco, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT06215313Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two therapies for trauma memories
This study compares two types of therapy—EMDR and imagery rescripting—to help people who have upsetting memories or nightmares from past events. It's for people with depression or PTSD, and you'll need to come to therapy twice a week.
Eindhoven, North BrabantAges 18–70 - NCT06164756Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of the ketamine for Parkinson's trial
This study follows up on people with Parkinson's disease who took part in an earlier trial testing the effects of ketamine. It looks at how they do over a longer period of time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 40–80 - NCT06026904Enrolling by invitation
Testing vagus nerve stimulation for motivation in depression
This trial tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device can improve motivation and interest in people with depression and a lack of pleasure or drive. You keep taking your usual antidepressant pill during the study.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–60 - NCT05967390Enrolling by invitation
Personalized brain-mapping test using a scalp-to-brain scan
This trial looks at whether a personalized brain “map” using imaging and scalp measurements can be measured and evaluated in people who can safely attend the testing. It may help researchers better understand how brain structure relates to performance, using scan-based measurements and related procedures.
Hong KongAges 60–95 - NCT05806112Enrolling by invitation
Improve staff well-being programs for residential care workers
This trial tests whether specific programs can reduce burnout and improve resiliency (coping strength) among staff who work in behavioral health group homes. It may help workers feel better and handle stressful work days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05746767Enrolling by invitation
Spanish digital therapy coaching for depression and anxiety
This study tests a digital “cognitive behavioral therapy” program with peer support to help Spanish-speaking adults with depression or anxiety. It may help you manage symptoms using structured online tools and guided peer interaction.
Payson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05703412Enrolling by invitation
Text or app check-ins after discharge for serious mental illness
This study tests an mHealth (phone-based) program that helps people with serious mental illness after leaving the hospital. It may help you stay connected to care and support in the community after discharge.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05565352Enrolling by invitation
Ketamine safety study for people in inpatient psychiatric care
This trial looks at whether ketamine is safe and well-tolerated for certain mental health conditions when given in a hospital setting. It may help teams better understand side effects and comfort for people who may be offered ketamine.
GdanskAges 18–90 - NCT05520983Enrolling by invitation
Behavior program study for teens with learning or thinking differences
This study is testing a “behavioral health” treatment plan designed for teens who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. It may help identify which treatment approach works best for different youth needs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 13–20 - NCT05371470Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone voice analysis to track depression and anxiety in rehab
This study tests whether a smartphone app that listens to your voice can detect changes in depression and anxiety while you’re in cardiac rehabilitation. If it works, it may help people get timely support during recovery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05152992Enrolling by invitation
Studying brain networks during epilepsy surgery planning
This study looks at how emotion-related brain connections change in space and over time while people with epilepsy are having surgery-related electrodes placed to find seizure sources. It may help researchers better understand brain networks and improve future treatment planning.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT04356274Enrolling by invitation
Improving access to addiction and mental health care at VA clinics
This study tests an approach to help VA clinics reach more Veterans with proven treatments for addiction and mental health conditions. It focuses on clinic-level processes (not individual medications) to increase how widely evidence-based care is delivered.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04040062Enrolling by invitation
Tested deep brain–stimulating treatment for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a specialized type of magnetic brain stimulation (spectral TMS) to treat severe major depression when standard treatments haven’t worked. You may be eligible if you’ve tried several antidepressants and other add-on treatments but still have symptoms.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.