Clinical trials
Major Depression clinical trials
Below are recruiting major depression clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 453 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07174557Recruiting
Remote monitoring to prevent depression relapse
This study tests whether remote check-ins via smartphone can help people who have recovered from depression stay well after leaving a collaborative care program. If you've recently finished depression treatment and feel better, you may be eligible.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07490782Recruiting
Nutrition study for college students with depression
This trial tests whether changes in diet can help improve mild to moderate depression in college students. If you are currently getting treatment or are open to it, you may be able to join.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06594588Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for depression in adults
This trial tests whether adding a personalized aerobic exercise program to your usual depression treatment can help you feel better. It is for adults aged 18-45 with depression who are not currently in regular psychotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06835855Recruiting
Does mother’s depression affect baby’s attention to emotions?
This study looks at how babies of mothers with depression pay attention to emotional faces. Researchers want to learn if these babies show different patterns of attention to happy or sad cues, which could help understand early development.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 6 months+ - NCT07143838Recruiting
Enhancing deep sleep to help depression
This study tests a gentle brain stimulation method (called transcranial electrical stimulation) during sleep to see if it can improve deep sleep and help with depression symptoms. It is for adults with moderate depression who also have some memory or thinking complaints.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 40–80 - NCT07250893Recruiting
Resolving early life stress in depression: a psychotherapy study
This trial tests if a specific type of psychotherapy can help people with moderate-to-severe depression who experienced stress or adversity in childhood (before age 18). Researchers want to see how the treatment works in the brain and whether it improves depression symptoms.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07188623Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for older adults with depression
This study tests if a virtual reality program can help older adults with depression become more active and feel better. You would use a VR headset at home to practice activities that improve your mood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06620276Recruiting
Ketamine and therapy for alcohol use disorder and depression
This trial tests if combining ketamine infusions with weekly therapy can help people who have both alcohol use disorder and hard-to-treat depression. You may qualify if you drink at least moderately, have treatment-resistant depression, and are willing to attend 8 therapy sessions.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07076407RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new antidepressant pill for depression
This study tests an experimental oral pill called azetukalner against a placebo to see if it safely reduces symptoms of major depressive disorder. It is for adults who are currently in a depressive episode lasting 6 weeks to 2 years and have not already tried multiple antidepressants that failed.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18–74 - NCT06746155Recruiting
Predictors of relapse in major depression
This study looks at adults with major depressive disorder who have responded to treatment, to find out what might predict a relapse. You will wear a wrist activity monitor and complete questionnaires.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT06740331Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for mood disorders
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder or depression process social situations, memory, and thinking. It compares patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions.
ReimsAges 18–65 - NCT07031817Recruiting
Using a blood test to better diagnose bipolar disorder
This trial tests a new medical device that uses a blood test to help doctors accurately diagnose bipolar disorder in people who were thought to have major depression. It aims to see if the device can tell the difference and improve treatment choices.
MontpellierAges 18–65 - NCT07679204Recruiting
Personality and life satisfaction in bipolar and depression
This study looks at how personality traits and life satisfaction affect people with bipolar II disorder or major depression. You will fill out questionnaires about your feelings and daily life.
ElâzığAges 18 years+ - NCT07478796RecruitingPhase 4
Blood-based dosing of SSRIs for hospitalized depression
This study tests whether adjusting the dose of common antidepressants (SSRIs) based on regular blood tests can help people in the hospital feel better faster. It is for adults and teens age 12 and older with moderate to severe depression who are starting fluoxetine, escitalopram, or sertraline.
Poznan, Greater Poland VoivodeshipAges 12 years+ - NCT06919133Enrolling by invitation
Using smartphone markers to manage depression symptoms
This study tests whether using a smartphone app to track your mood and behavior can help you manage depression symptoms better. You'll use digital tools to monitor your own progress and learn self-management strategies.
FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06511908RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new ketamine-like drug for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests a new experimental drug (2R,6R)-HNK, a chemical related to ketamine, given by IV infusion to see if it can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to find a new option for people who have not found relief from standard antidepressants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT06072898RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin brain imaging trial for depression
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help treat depression by looking at brain changes on MRI. It is designed for people with moderate-to-severe depression who have not responded well to other treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT07424781Recruiting
Fluoxetine and emotional experience in young adults
This study looks at whether fluoxetine, a common medication for mood, affects how young adults (18-24) experience emotions. It aims to understand emotional processing in healthy individuals without psychiatric history.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–24 - NCT04041479RecruitingPhase 3
Brain-scan guided rTMS for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether using brain-related “biomarkers” from your scans to guide rTMS can improve depression that hasn’t responded to at least one antidepressant. It may help by targeting brain circuits linked to depression more precisely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 22–65 - NCT07088939Recruiting
Online skills course for depression and anxiety
This trial tests an online course that teaches skills to manage emotions. It is for people in Ontario with mild depression or anxiety who are not currently in therapy.
Windsor, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT02752542RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized therapy and antidepressants for depression
This trial studies whether a personalized combination of talk therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication works better for people with moderate to severe depression. It’s meant to match treatment choices to your situation and to see what helps most.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07576686Recruiting
AI-assisted therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a computer-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—a proven talk therapy approach—to help treat mild depression and anxiety. The program runs for 10 weeks with weekly sessions, and AI helps guide your therapist or the process itself.
NišAges 18 years+ - NCT07398040Enrolling by invitation
Anti-inflammatory diet for anxiety and depression
This study tests whether following a personalized anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. You would need to live in Zaragoza, speak Spanish, and already have a low-to-moderate Mediterranean diet score.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT07064928Enrolling by invitation
Reducing HIV stigma in pregnancy and after birth
This study tests a program to reduce stigma related to HIV among pregnant women and new mothers. You may be eligible if you are living with HIV, are between 24 and 36 weeks pregnant, and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months after your baby is born.
AccraAges 14 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for major depression?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 453 recruiting major 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 major 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 major 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.