Found 1,281 clinical trials
Inflammatory Control of Antidepressant Efficacy: a Pharmaco-epigenetic Approach
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic, recurring and potentially life-threatening illness that affects up to 10% of the population across the globe.It posits that the increase in serotonin levels induced by Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) does not affect mood per se, but enhances brain plasticity and thus amplifies …
Acceptability and Feasibility of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis
The goal of this single-arm, observational pilot study is to learn about the safety, feasibility, preliminary efficacy of TMS for the treatment of depression in people with MS. Participants will receive outpatient TMS treatment over the course of 5-6 weeks. Participants will complete validated questionnaires and exams before, during, and …
Validating the On-line Creyos Cognitive Assessment Platform in Older Adults With Major Depressive Disorder or Mild Cognitive Impairment
The goal of this observational study is to validate the Creyos online cognitive assessment platform in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, or remitted major depressive disorder. The main objectives of this research are: To confirm the feasibility of administering the Creyos cognitive battery to older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment …
The Pathogenesis of Depression - Possible Autoimmune Mechanisms
It has long been claimed that depression, and other psychiatric illness, might be a manifestation of immune dysregulation involving the Central nervous system. Depression is associated with a significantly increased risk of autoimmune disease compared to those without a history of depression. The increased risk of autoimmune diseases is during …
An Exploratory Study Examining Biopsychosocial Markers of Anxiety and Depression
This research study is studying how thoughts, feelings, surroundings, and individual biology may contribute to why and how people experience anxiety or depression. We are trying to find out the wide variety of reasons that people may experience anxiety or depression, and why different people are helped by different forms …
Psychiatric Outreach Nurses Supporting Adolescent Mental Health
The study evaluates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the outreach work of psychiatric registered nurses (RN) and the experiences of professionals in the field. The service is provided in school environment. First, the study will assess the effectiveness of brief interventions provided by psychiatric outreach nurses on the perceived mental …
Collaborative Care for Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative care model for primary care patients at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) with depression and/or anxiety. Collaborative care uses evidence-based short-term treatments delivered to patients over the phone. We will explore the use of cost-efficient automated processes for …
Prediction of Antidepressant Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy
Despite its successful use for more than 80 years, the mechanisms of action of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are still not fully understood. ECT has been shown to be accompanied by changes in regional brain volumes and connectivity measures, as well as biochemical alterations. However, how these changes relate to ECT …
Prospective Assessment of Cost-effectiveness and Side-effects of Depressive Patients Treated With ECT or TCA
Prospective observational cohort study to determine cost-effectiveness of ECT compared to medication (TCA) in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the Netherlands.
Investigating Dynamic Interactions in Distributed Cognitive Control Networks
The purpose of this study is to investigate the brain activity associated with cognitive tasks (thinking, reasoning, remembering) in order to understand how the brain works during certain tasks and to improve treatment for diseases like dementia and attention deficit disorders. Cognitive (thinking) impairment may include poor memory function, poor …
