Found 1,274 clinical trials
Accelerated iTBS for Depression: Monitoring Brain Hemodynamics With Simultaneous iTBS/fNIRS
This study will investigate the cortical hemodynamic response variability of an accelerated form of TBS stimulation over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) using a concurrent TBS/fNIRS setup. The accelerating TMS protocol that will be used in this study is similar to the Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT), i.e., fifty …
Mechanisms Underlying Antidepressant Effects of Physical Activity
It is well established that any level of physical activity can help prevent and treat depression, with more strenuous activity having a greater effect. Understanding the mechanisms driving this antidepressant effect is important because it could allow exercise programmes to be made more effective, accessible, and targeted. Such knowledge could …
DPA-714 and FDG PET/MRI in Depression
Depression, a common psychological disorder, is characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest, and anhedonia, leading to significant dysfunctions and a high suicide risk. Its pathogenesis remains challenging, with recent focus on neuroinflammation-a chronic immune response in the central nervous system-as a potential contributor. PET imaging, using tracers like …
Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Mental Health in Healthy Adults
Spirulina platensis is a form of cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae, and is a superfood most known for being rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and healthful phytochemicals. Spirulina supports brain health through neuroprotection offered by its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and hormone regulation. The aim of this study is to supplement …
Neuroscience of Psychotherapy for Depression
The goal of this study is to learn the extent to which client-therapist brain activity may synchronize during a psychosocial intervention for depression symptoms. The study will compare behavioral activation, a client-centered type of cognitive-behavioral therapy, to psychoeducation which delivers information on strategies to recover from depression symptoms. Participants will …
Identifying and Treating Depression in the Orthopaedic Trauma Population
The goal of this trial is to pilot a way for orthopaedic surgeons to safely screen for depression and provide treatment for depression with medication. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the outcomes of patients who screen positive for depressive symptoms and are prescribed either an …
Empower@Home: Community Implementation for Older Adults With Ambulatory Disabilities
This study is a randomized Type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Empower@Home, an internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program supported by social service providers, in comparison to enhanced usual care for depression in older adults with ambulatory disabilities. A total of 64 participants with ambulatory disabilities …
Focused Research On Neurofeedback Therapy In Eradicating Depression (FRONTIER)
This is an exploratory study to test the efficacy of a novel EEG neurofeedback method in depressed patients. The investigators will measure the change in depressive symptoms before and after the intervention of the novel EEG neurofeedback method using the Depression Rating Scale (primary endpoint). In addition, The investigators will …
Evaluation Study of Medical-Social Collaboration Model for Middle-aged and Older Adults With Depressive Symptoms
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a medical-social collaboration model works to reduce depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults with subsyndromal depressive symptoms who are waiting for their first psychiatric appointment. Secondary outcomes of the study include reduced anxiety symptoms, reduced loneliness, reduced rumination, reduced …
A Study of Ketamine Infusions to Treat Clinically-depressed ICU Patients
The purpose of this research is to study the effects of intravenous ketamine infusions for the treatment of patients with depressive symptoms in intensive care unit (ICU).
