Found 1,216 clinical trials
Dapagliflozin in Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is currently one of the leading causes of disability and suicidal death worldwide, and despite extensive research and massive improvements in mental health, the nature of MDD remains ambiguous. Moreover, about two-thirds of MDD patients fail to optimally respond to currently available standard therapies, and many …
Neural Mechanisms of Temporal Interference Stimulation on Improving Social Reward Function in Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterized primarily by low mood, diminished interest, and reduced energy. Traditional views considered depression a non-degenerative condition; however, recent epidemiological studies have revealed its significant association with impaired social functioning. Data indicate that 59.3% of patients with depression experience social dysfunction of …
ACE-D Aim 3 Clinical Cognitive Trial to Enhance Translation in Depression
The purpose of this study is to understand how a psychotropic medication called guanfacine affects brain network functioning in humans, and how this function interacts with cognitive impairments in people experiencing depressive symptoms.
Effects of an Innovative TCM-based Tui Jing Therapy on Psychological and Neurophysiological Functions in Depression
Background: Mental disorders are recognized as a major cause of disability and disease burden across the lifespan. Gua Sha is believed to improve mental health and sleep quality significantly. Tui Jing is an innovative type of Gua Sha therapy that penetrates deep into the muscles and fascia rather than just …
Training Reward Responsiveness Through Virtual Reality
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Virtual Reality-Reward Training (VR-RT) with an active control condition, Virtual Reality-Memory Training (VR-MT), on positive affect and other clinical symptoms. VR-Reward Training is a novel intervention aimed at enhancing savoring of positive experiences among individuals with depression and low …
CBT Enhanced With Social Cognitive Training vs. CBT Only With Depressed Youth
Depression in youth is a serious public health concern for which more personalized treatments are needed. This randomized controlled trial will test the effect of an intervention aimed at enhancing social cognitive capacities (e.g., ability to take another's perspective), thereby making treatment of depression in youth more efficient and effective. …
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 …
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 …
Clinical and Objective Psychiatric Analyses in Severe Depression.
Participation in the CALYPSO project will be offered to all patients with severe depression hospitalized in the adult psychiatry department of Lille CHU. An initial visit will provide a standardized clinical assessment with: a medical history and history of the disease, a standardized structured Hamilton scale interview (scale with a …
Sleep TMS for Depression
The goal of this study is to establish the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of sleep-state transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for enhancing plasticity in depression treatment.
