Found 1,274 clinical trials
Identifying Local Field Potential Biomarkers for Treatment-Resistant Major Depression With Deep Brain Stimulation
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and severe mental illness, characterized by multiple symptoms, and is a leading cause of non-fatal health loss. Despite this, approximately 30% of patients do not respond to standard pharmacological or psychological treatments. Currently, we lack objective brain-based biomarkers to differentiate between natural mood …
Spaced Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Home-Based Feasibility and Safety Study
The investigators propose a single-arm, open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, tolerability and feasibility of at-home transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for depression, particularly in cases where patients have not responded well to traditional therapies. Treatment will be delivered over a 2-week period with daily weekday …
Improving Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder by Reducing Negative Future-Oriented Mental Imagery
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) often do not sufficiently benefit from treatment. That is, around 50% of patients with MDD do not respond to treatment and 20-30% only achieve partial remission. Future-oriented negative mental imagery (e.g., mental images of suicide or own funeral) is likely an important maintaining factor …
Nebulized Ketamine for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in an Inpatient Setting
This is a double blind active placebo controlled clinical trial for individuals within an inpatient setting with moderate to severe depression. The purpose of this study is to assess if nebulized ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms.
Social Cognition, Memory, and Executive Functions in Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) are common psychiatric disorders often misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment. Even during stable phases, individuals with bipolar disorder experience residual cognitive impairments that affect their social functioning and quality of life. This study aims to explore social cognition deficits (e.g., emotional processing, theory of mind, attribution bias) …
Baby Swim As an Intervention for Depressive Symptoms and Lacking Attachment During the Postpartum Period
Mental health issues are very common during and after pregnancy, and studies from around the world indicate that 10-15% of all pregnant and postpartum women experience depression. Risk factors for developing depression include a history of depression, low levels of social support, and stressful life events. The symptoms are the …
SH+ and Cash Assistance
This pilot project aims to evaluate the implementation outcomes and preliminary impacts of a combined low-intensity psychological intervention paired with cash assistance for Dari-speaking adult Afghan asylum-seeking women in Türkiye. The psychological intervention utilized is Self Help Plus (SH+), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for individuals in low-resource …
Neuromodulation of Different Doses to Treat TRD Guided by pBFS Technique
The aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness and safety of different doses of neural regulation under the guidance of pBFS technology in improving symptoms in patients with moderate to severe depressive disorders.
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Comparing One Versus Two Doses of Psilocybin
The purpose of this study is to see if one or two doses of psilocybin is more effective in relieving depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Researchers also want to know if a second dose of psilocybin is safe and well-tolerated. This study will see if psilocybin is …
The Neural Underpinnings of Depression and Cannabis Use in Young People Living With HIV
To elucidate mechanisms of substance use disorders (SUD) and comorbid mental illnesses in people living with HIV (PLWH), the investigators propose to investigate reward and pain circuitry in cannabis use and depression comorbidity, two highly prevalent conditions in PLWH. The study will take place in our health system in The …
