Digital help for stubborn depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a digital program (smartphone app or website) to help people with tough-to-treat depression. If you are already receiving advanced treatments like rTMS, ketamine, or ECT at St. Michael's Hospital, you may be able to join and see if this extra digital support improves your mood.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have major depression that hasn't gotten better after trying at least two different antidepressants at the right dose and for enough time.
- You are currently getting one of these treatments at St. Michael's Hospital: rTMS (brain stimulation), IV ketamine (infusion), or ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
- You own a smartphone (for using a wearable device if needed).
- You have internet access to use the study apps or website.
- You can speak and understand English well enough to participate in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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