Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Major Depressive Disorder clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 50 recruiting major depressive disorder studies with a site in or near Boston, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- 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+ - NCT06982820Recruiting
Brain training therapy for depression with loss of interest
This trial tests a new type of brain training (self-neuromodulation) to help people with major depression who also have a significant loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia). If you qualify, you may get a non-invasive treatment that uses real-time brain feedback to improve symptoms.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 22–75
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting major depressive disorder studies listed above.
- Butler Hospital · 2 studies
What taking part in a major depressive disorder study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting major depressive disorder studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there major depressive disorder clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 50 recruiting major depressive disorder studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a major depressive disorder study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a major depressive disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New major depressive disorder studies open near Boston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.