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Before medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or before certain therapy methods are widely accepted as effective, they are tested on people who volunteer to participate in a clinical trial.
Organizations across the country are looking for people like you to take part in their research studies. The list of studies below have been selected from ClinicalTrials.gov based on their inclusion of one or more of the following terms: anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is supportive of research that is conducted through clinical trials. Participating in research can potentially help change the mental health outcomes for you and others who suffer anxiety, depression, and related disorders. You may learn about new interventions/treatments that are being considered.
Read this ADAA blog about things to know and questions to ask before committing to a clinical trial.
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Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of RAP-219 in Adult Participants With Bipolar I Disorder
Rapport Therapeutics Inc.
Bipolar 1 Disorder
This is a clinical research study for an investigational drug called RAP-219 in
participants with bipolar I disorder. This study is being conducted to determine if
RAP-219 is safe and effective in participants experiencing mania associated with bipolar
I disorder. expand
This is a clinical research study for an investigational drug called RAP-219 in participants with bipolar I disorder. This study is being conducted to determine if RAP-219 is safe and effective in participants experiencing mania associated with bipolar I disorder. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2025 |
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Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention + Bright Light in Adolescents With Elevated Depres1
University of Pittsburgh
Sleep Disturbance
Sleep
Depression
Suicide
The goal of this clinical trial is to adapt a sleep intervention for individuals
representative of all demographic groups, including those who are at the highest risk for
suicidal behavior. Sleep difficulties are a promising target for youth with suicidal
thoughts and behavior to focus on as a prev1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to adapt a sleep intervention for individuals representative of all demographic groups, including those who are at the highest risk for suicidal behavior. Sleep difficulties are a promising target for youth with suicidal thoughts and behavior to focus on as a prevention measure. We aim to increase intervention acceptability and impact by adapting it for the adolescent populations at highest risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior. The research project will compare Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C), an evidence based, modularized intervention that targets a range of sleep difficulties to a treatment as usual or control condition including providing weekly sleep feedback reports from data entered into a daily sleep diary and from wearing a sleep sensing, actigraphy watch. Participants in both conditions (TranS-C vs. Sleep Feedback) will wear an actigraphy sleep watch that monitors sleep, and complete daily sleep diaries via smartphone or email. Participants in the TranS-C condition will also wear bright light (BL) and blue blocking glasses each day as well as attend weekly or biweekly sessions with a Sleep Therapist. The sleep therapist will review sleep feedback during sessions. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2025 |
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Optimizing Care for Cancer Survivors With Depression: Project 3
Medical University of South Carolina
Cancer
Depression
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate different depression treatment
approaches among cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who is living
and has been diagnosed with cancer.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive a mobile app for depression
treatmen1 expand
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate different depression treatment approaches among cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who is living and has been diagnosed with cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive a mobile app for depression treatment, called "Moodivate", or to receive telehealth depression treatment sessions. Approximately 2/3 of participants enrolled will receive the mobile app and the remaining 1/3 will receive depression treatment via telehealth. Participants that receive Moodivate may later be assigned to also receive depression treatment via telehealth based their response to the Moodivate app. Participants will be asked to either use the Moodivate app and/or receive depression treatment via telehealth for a period of 10 weeks. All participants will be asked to electronic questionnaire measures throughout the study period. Questionnaires will assess symptoms of depression, as well as general experiences using Moodivate and participating in this trial. Participation in this study will take about 24 weeks. Participation in this study may help improve options for emotional wellness for cancer survivors. The greatest risks of this study include frustration, worsening of emotional distress, data breach, and/or loss of confidentiality. Type: Interventional Start Date: Aug 2025 |
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A Study to Assess the Long-term Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Manic Episodes in Bipolar-I Di1
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bipolar Disorder Type I With Mania
This is a phase 3, open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety of KarXT for
the treatment of mania or mania with mixed features in Bipolar-I disorder (BP-I)
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability
of KarXT in the treatment of participan1 expand
This is a phase 3, open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety of KarXT for the treatment of mania or mania with mixed features in Bipolar-I disorder (BP-I) The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in the treatment of participants with mania or mania with mixed features associated with BP-I. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jul 2025 |
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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Sexual Assault-Related PTSD
Sunstone Medical
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study to explore the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of
psilocybin-assisted therapy in women with sexual assault-related Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD). expand
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study to explore the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of psilocybin-assisted therapy in women with sexual assault-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2026 |
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TRIPS - Treatment to Improve Depression and/or Anxiety Using Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy in C1
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Depression
Anxiety
Cancer
This clinical research study is to learn about the feasibility, safety, and effects of
psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety. expand
This clinical research study is to learn about the feasibility, safety, and effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2025 |
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of Prolonged Exposure Among Suicidal Individuals With PTSD
Ohio State University
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide, Attempted
Trauma, Psychological
The long-term goal of this study is to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among
treatment-seeking individuals who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Prolonged exposure (PE) and crisis response plan (CRP) have demonstrated empirical
support for reducing suicide attempts as compared1 expand
The long-term goal of this study is to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among treatment-seeking individuals who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prolonged exposure (PE) and crisis response plan (CRP) have demonstrated empirical support for reducing suicide attempts as compared to treatment as usual. However, no studies to date have assessed their effectiveness when used in combination. In light of this knowledge gap, the primary objective of this study will be to test the effectiveness of PE augmented with CRP as compared to PE with care as usual (self-guided treatment plan), an active comparator, for the reduction of suicide ideations and attempts for individuals with comorbid PTSD. Type: Interventional Start Date: Feb 2024 |
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Evaluating Signs of Safety: A Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for AUD and Trauma
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
PTSD
Alcohol; Use, Problem
The U.S. Deaf community - a group of more than one million Americans who communicate
using American Sign Language (ASL) - experiences nearly triple the rate of lifetime
problem drinking and twice the rate of trauma exposure compared to the general
population. Although there are several treatments f1 expand
The U.S. Deaf community - a group of more than one million Americans who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) - experiences nearly triple the rate of lifetime problem drinking and twice the rate of trauma exposure compared to the general population. Although there are several treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in hearing populations, none have been developed for or tested with Deaf clients. To address these barriers, the study team developed Signs of Safety, a Deaf-accessible therapy toolkit for treating AUD and PTSD. Their aims are to conduct a nationwide, virtual clinical trial to compare (1) Signs of Safety with (2) treatment as usual and (3) a no treatment control, to collect data on clinical outcomes, and to explore potential mediators and moderators of outcome. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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Targeted Plasticity Therapy for PTSD
The University of Texas at Dallas
PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Objectives of this study are to provide continued safety assessment for the ReStore
system, and to gain further estimates of the effect size of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
therapy with Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) compared to PE with placebo (sham)
stimulation in participants with posttraumati1 expand
Objectives of this study are to provide continued safety assessment for the ReStore system, and to gain further estimates of the effect size of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy with Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) compared to PE with placebo (sham) stimulation in participants with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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DBS for Depression
Northwell Health
Treatment Resistant Depression
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of deep
brain stimulation in treatment resistant depression. The main questions it aims to answer
are:
- Is deep brain stimulation effective in treating treatment resistant depression?
- Does deep brain stimulation1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of deep brain stimulation in treatment resistant depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is deep brain stimulation effective in treating treatment resistant depression? - Does deep brain stimulation improve overall clinical well-being and functioning? Participants will be implanted with a deep brain stimulation device. They will then be monitored over a 5-year period by using multiple questionnaires to track their depression symptoms. The device will be turned off at certain time points, unbeknown to the participant, to show the efficacy of the device when it is turned on. The device will be ON for 8.5 months and OFF for 3.5 months during the first year. Researchers will compare questionnaire scores when the device is off versus on to see if the device is working in reducing depression. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2023 |
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Clinical Trial for Integrated Care to Help At Risk Teen (iCHART) Intervention
University of Pittsburgh
Suicide and Depression
Adolescent Behavior
This protocol will test the effectiveness of an intervention, iCHART (integrated Care to
Help At-Risk Teens) and facilitate recruitment for other studies in the larger ETUDES
Center grant, which are focused on treatment development for target risk factors for
suicidal behavior, specifically, sleep,1 expand
This protocol will test the effectiveness of an intervention, iCHART (integrated Care to Help At-Risk Teens) and facilitate recruitment for other studies in the larger ETUDES Center grant, which are focused on treatment development for target risk factors for suicidal behavior, specifically, sleep, anhedonia, and stress related to cybervictimization. This study will recruit 900 adolescents which will be enrolled in a randomized controlled trial to test iCHART and will be randomized to iCHART or treatment as usual (TAU). Based on previous work, the investigators hypothesize that iCHART, compared to TAU, will decrease suicidal-related events by 50%, and the effects will be mediated by increases in referrals, treatment engagement, and safety planning. The investigators will use implementation science methods to assess contextual factors (i.e., barriers and facilitators) and implementation outcomes specifically, acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness, and cost for our predictive algorithm and iCHART to inform future implementation efforts and promote health equity. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
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Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Distress, Emotional
Depression, Anxiety
Fatigue
Pain
Insomnia
The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized
evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with
elevated levels of distress.
The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist,
colla1 expand
The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient or caregiver and referring problem. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) - CBT for other cancer-related physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea. Participation in this research study is expected to last about 26 weeks. It is expected that about 75 patients, 25 caregivers, and 15 therapists will take part in this research study. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
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RXWell to Decrease Post-Operative Opioid Use in Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty
University of Pittsburgh
Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Depressive Symptoms
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
It is envisioned that multipronged benefits from this pilot work for the UPMC ISD and its
members. It is expected the RxWell platform to provide the following benefits: expansion
of the use of RxWell to all UPMC ISD members providing peri-operative mood management
with advantage of improved peri-op1 expand
It is envisioned that multipronged benefits from this pilot work for the UPMC ISD and its members. It is expected the RxWell platform to provide the following benefits: expansion of the use of RxWell to all UPMC ISD members providing peri-operative mood management with advantage of improved peri-operative outcomes, improving saving for the UPMC ISD by hastening the recovery and decreased resource utilization, and addition to the high-value care of UPMC with this holistic approach to patient perioperative care Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2023 |
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A Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events (AEs) With Cariprazine in the Treat1
AbbVie
Depression
Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a severe chronic mood disorder that affects up to 4% of the adult
population and 1.8% of the pediatric population in the United States. The treatment of
the depressive episodes of bipolar disorder in the pediatric population has not been as
widely studied as the treatment of dep1 expand
Bipolar disorder is a severe chronic mood disorder that affects up to 4% of the adult population and 1.8% of the pediatric population in the United States. The treatment of the depressive episodes of bipolar disorder in the pediatric population has not been as widely studied as the treatment of depressive episodes in bipolar disorder in adults, therefore pharmacotherapeutic options are limited. Given the change in disease state and safety demonstrated in adults with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the change in disease state and safety of cariprazine in the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in the pediatric population. Cariprazine is an approved drug for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with bipolar I disorder. Study doctors put participants in 1 of 2 groups, called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 2 chance that a participant will be assigned to placebo. Around 380 Participants ages 10-17 years with bipolar I disorder will be enrolled in approximately 60 sites worldwide. Participants receiving the study drug will receive Dose A or B of Cariprazine based on age and weight. At Week 3, participants with insufficient response will have their dose increased to Dose B or Dose C, while participants with sufficient response will continue receiving the Dose A or B for the remainder of the treatment period. The treatment period will be followed by a safety follow-up (SFU) period for 4 weeks. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular weekly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2021 |
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A Study of MACI in Patients Aged 10 to 17 Years With Symptomatic Chondral or Osteochondral Defects1
Vericel Corporation
Chondral Defect
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Articular Cartilage Defect
Articular Cartilage Disorder of Knee
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of MACI® vs
arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of participants aged 10 to 17 years with
symptomatic articular chondral or osteochondral defects of the knee. expand
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of MACI® vs arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of participants aged 10 to 17 years with symptomatic articular chondral or osteochondral defects of the knee. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2018 |
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Baseline Anxiety Trajectories in Pediatric Radiation Therapy Observational Cohort
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Anxiety
Radiation
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12
undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. expand
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of pediatric patients ages 2-12 undergoing radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Type: Observational Start Date: May 2026 |
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Mindfulness Engaged Neurostimulation for Depression (MEND II)
University of California, San Diego
Depression
Treatment Resistant Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Symptoms
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved therapy for
treatment resistant depression (TRD) that involves brief magnetic stimulation pulses on
the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) brain region. But studies of rTMS alone show
remission rates of ~30%. Additionally, r1 expand
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved therapy for treatment resistant depression (TRD) that involves brief magnetic stimulation pulses on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) brain region. But studies of rTMS alone show remission rates of ~30%. Additionally, rTMS has not been shown to improve cognitive functioning that may be an independent factor predicting treatment success. This study will develop a novel multimodal treatment, which combines intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) - a type of rTMS with digital mindfulness training to engage brain plasticity, enhance cognition and alleviate depression symptoms in individuals with TRD. Type: Interventional Start Date: May 2026 |
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An Examination of the Performance of QbMobile in Differential Diagnosis Associated With ADHD Sympto1
Qbtech AB
Bi-Polar Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Major Depression Disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate QbMobile's ability to collect objective data to
identify specific symptom profiles in differential diagnoses (ASD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder
and Anxiety Disorder) that are common with ADHD. expand
The purpose of this study is to evaluate QbMobile's ability to collect objective data to identify specific symptom profiles in differential diagnoses (ASD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorder) that are common with ADHD. Type: Observational Start Date: Jan 2026 |
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The COMParing App Support Strategies Study
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Depression, Anxiety
The overall purpose of this study is to help determine how best to incorporate small
amounts of human and digital support into a meditation app. The meditation app used is
the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) which provides training in four pillars of well-being
(Awareness, Connection, Insight, Purpose)1 expand
The overall purpose of this study is to help determine how best to incorporate small amounts of human and digital support into a meditation app. The meditation app used is the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) which provides training in four pillars of well-being (Awareness, Connection, Insight, Purpose) through a combination of podcast-style didactic material and guided meditation practices. Type: Interventional Start Date: Mar 2026 |
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The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Insulin Resistance in People With HIV
Indiana University
HIV
Depression in Adults
Insulin Resistance
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if depression treatment improves insulin
resistance, or how the body uses insulin to lower blood sugar, in people with HIV on HIV
treatment. Researchers will compare an internet-based (online) depression treatment
program called cognitive behavioral thera1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if depression treatment improves insulin resistance, or how the body uses insulin to lower blood sugar, in people with HIV on HIV treatment. Researchers will compare an internet-based (online) depression treatment program called cognitive behavioral therapy with depression education. In the online group, participants will undergo 9 weekly treatment sessions. The education group will receive learning materials about depression and will be monitored every month. All participants will have 4 study visits over 12 months. Type: Interventional Start Date: Apr 2026 |
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A Phase 2 Study of Zelquistinel or Placebo for the Reduction of Symptoms of Major Depressive Disord1
Syndeio Biosciences, Inc
Major Depressive Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if zelquistinel works to treat depression in
adults. It will also learn about the safety of zelquistinel. The main questions it aims
to answer are:
Does zelquistinel reduce depression scores in participants compared to participants who
take a placebo (a1 expand
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if zelquistinel works to treat depression in adults. It will also learn about the safety of zelquistinel. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does zelquistinel reduce depression scores in participants compared to participants who take a placebo (a look-alike tablet that contains no zelquistinel1)? What medical problems are observed in participants who take zelquistinel? Participants will take one tablet of zelquistinel or placebo every week for 6 weeks. Participants will visit the clinic every week of the 6 week period to have the severity of their depression evaluated. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2026 |
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SPT-300 (GlyphAllo) in Participants With Major Depre1
Seaport Therapeutics
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Major Depressive Disorder With Anxious Distress
This is a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, monotherapy study
to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SPT-300 (GlyphAllo) in adults with
major depressive disorder (MDD), with or without anxious distress. expand
This is a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, monotherapy study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SPT-300 (GlyphAllo) in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), with or without anxious distress. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jun 2025 |
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Stratified Pharmacological Approaches for Regulating Circuit-Level Effects
Stanford University
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
This research study aims to understand how people with depression respond to the
medication pramipexole and to determine whether clinical response differs depending on
the function of specific circuits in the brain. The investigators hope to learn which
circuits are involved in depression and how t1 expand
This research study aims to understand how people with depression respond to the medication pramipexole and to determine whether clinical response differs depending on the function of specific circuits in the brain. The investigators hope to learn which circuits are involved in depression and how these circuits interact with pramipexole to affect mood, behavior, and cognition. Eligible participants will undergo an 8-week treatment course of pramipexole followed by a 2-week down taper and follow up. The ultimate goal is to offer people experiencing depression a medication that is alternative to ones that may not have worked in the past and to apply the knowledge the investigators gain from investigating the brain circuits involved in depression to help personalize treatment. The investigators invite anyone who has recently experienced symptoms of depression to participate. A prior diagnosis of depression is not required. Type: Interventional Start Date: Jan 2026 |
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Well-being Training for Adolescent Depressive Symptoms (TeenWell Study)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Depression
This study is being done to see if the Healthy Minds Program app helps adolescents with
elevated depressive symptoms. Up to 200 participants will be on study for 20 weeks. expand
This study is being done to see if the Healthy Minds Program app helps adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms. Up to 200 participants will be on study for 20 weeks. Type: Interventional Start Date: Dec 2024 |
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IMPACT (IMproving Proactive Approaches for Cancer Survivors' Mental Health Treatment)
Medical University of South Carolina
Depression
Depressive Symptoms
Cancer
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a mobile application (app) for
depression treatment called "Moodivate" among cancer survivors. Moodivate was developed
by our research team to assist with the treatment of depressed mood.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either download th1 expand
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a mobile application (app) for depression treatment called "Moodivate" among cancer survivors. Moodivate was developed by our research team to assist with the treatment of depressed mood. Participants will be randomly assigned to either download the mobile app, "Moodivate", or not. Approximately 2/3 of participants enrolled will receive the mobile app and the remaining 1/3 will not. All participants will complete electronic questionnaire measures throughout the study period. Questionnaires will assess symptoms of depression, as well as your experiences using Moodivate and participating in this trial. Participation in this study will take about 12 weeks, beginning today. Participation in this study may help in the treatment of future cancer survivors. The greatest risks of this study include frustration, worsening of emotional distress, data breach, and/or loss of confidentiality. Alternative treatments include contacting your primary care provider or your oncology care team to discuss other available treatments for depressed mood. Type: Interventional Start Date: Oct 2024 |