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Self Neuro-modulation Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) With Anhedonia
Description

The purpose of this research is to learn more about a new treatment for individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with heightened symptoms of anhedonia (i.e. loss of pleasure or interest in activities). The treatment is called Prism, and it is a software device intended for a novel form of neurofeedback training to be used in a clinic setting. During this study, the subject will use different techniques to measure brain activities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG).

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, Major

Pilot Study of Personalized Aperiodic Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Antenatal Depression (PandA-tACS)
Description

The purpose of this study is to develop the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) approach in antenatal depression.

Conditions

Antenatal Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder in Pregnancy, Healthy Controls

Home-Based tDCS Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder
Description

The REACH-tDCS study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a noninvasive, at-home self-administered Sooma tDCS brain stimulation treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. The study uses randomized, blinded, placebo controlled design. The participants are assessed with video interviews and self-reports during the study, which lasts for 10 weeks followed by an optional continuation period.

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention + Bright Light in Adolescents With Elevated Depression
Description

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth, and recent statistics indicate disproportionate risk for suicidal behavior among Black youth. Despite this, few interventions effectively prevent youth suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). Sleep difficulties may be a particularly promising target for youth STB prevention efforts. To date, no intervention targeting sleep difficulties have been examined among youth at-risk for STBs nor tailored to Black youth; this research is critical for maximizing intervention acceptability and impact. The Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C) is an evidence-based, modularized intervention that targets a range of sleep and circadian difficulties, making it especially well-suited for treating adolescent sleep. Delivery of this intervention will be through telehealth with a Sleep Therapist. Youth will wear an actigraphy watch that monitors sleep and will complete daily sleep diaries via smartphone or email; sleep feedback reports of sleep diary and actigraphy data are available on demand after completing a diary entry. The adolescents will also wear bright light glasses in the morning and blue light blocking glasses in the evening. Adolescents will also attend weekly or biweekly sessions with a Sleep Therapist. The Sleep Therapist will review sleep feedback generated from actigraph and sleep diary data with adolescents during sessions. In the Sleep Feedback alone intervention, adolescents will wear an actigraphy watch and complete daily diaries; they are able to view their sleep feedback on demand through user-friendly graphs of naturalistic objective and subjective sleep data.

Conditions

Sleep Disturbance, Sleep, Depression, Suicide

Remote Electrical Stimulation for Pain and Depression Treatment in Cirrhosis
Description

This study is being done to better understand how the study team can treat pain for people with cirrhosis and depression. Enrolled participants on this feasibility study will be randomized to Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) or sham TEA.

Conditions

Cirrhosis

Optimizing Care for Cancer Survivors With Depression: Project 3
Description

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.

Conditions

Cancer, Depression

Assessment of Music Experiences in Navigating Depression
Description

The study team sought to scientifically investigate strategic subsets of depressed individuals or people prone to or at-risk of depression through music experiences of individual, group, and blended supported contexts. Meetings with the study multi-disciplinary team, included member of the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute and University affiliates, where the study team gathered quantitative and qualitative data in individual and group forums, measuring disease process and levels of participation. Through tabulation of participatory options with standardized depression and resilience measurements, the study team studied how live music could alter depressive symptoms over time and/or change negative influencers of mood, shift quality of life, and lead toward possibly enhanced disease trajectory outcomes.

Conditions

Depression

An Open-Label Study of Azetukalner in Major Depressive Disorder
Description

X-NOVA-OLE is a multicenter, open-label study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of azetukalner as a monotherapy in adult participants who successfully completed an antecedent Phase 3 study of azetukalner in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

Use of a Generative AI (Gen-AI) Chatbot for Anxiety and Depression Among Persons With Cannabis Use
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Therabot-CALM (Cannabis, Anxiety, Low Mood) has acceptability among users and could work to improve the symptoms of persons with cannabis use disorder and anxiety and/or depression. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of Therabot-CALM in persons with Cannabis Use Disorder and Anxiety and/or Depression? Participants will * Take a screening questionnaire * Participate in two virtual 1-hour interviews to provide feedback on app design and suggest features. * Engage with Therabot-CALM in a 4-week clinical trial and provide feedback on their app experience in a third virtual interview

Conditions

Cannabis Use Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

NBI-1065845-MDD3025: Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of NBI-1065845 as an Adjunctive Treatment in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Description

The study will evaluate the efficacy of NBI-1065845 compared with placebo as an adjunctive treatment in participants with MDD on improving symptoms of depression.

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

A Randomized Pilot rTMS Trial for Knee Arthritis Pain and Depression
Description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health problem, and involvement of the knee is especially disabling. Symptomatic knee OA has an incidence rate between 40 to 1,020 per 100,000 person years1 and is among the most common causes of disability worldwide. Knee arthritis pain and disability are highly comorbid wiht depression (30-50%). Currently available treatments offer only limited relief. The Pilot project aims to establish feasibility of the rTMS neuromodulation of response to Tai Chi and improvement in pain and comorbid depression in patients with knee OA. There are several ways in which the pilot project will improve scientific knowledge, and clinical practice: 1) The sequential stimulation of two targets (M1 and l-DLPFC) has not been systematically examined for the treatment of comorbid MDD and knee OA. We hypothesize that using a multi-target rTMS strategy combining M1 and l-DLPFC- active targets will be well tolerated and more effective to treat comorbid symptoms than single site rTMS to M1+l-DLPFCsham. This hypothesis will be tested in Aim 1 of this proposal by comparing two experimental conditions: A) M1active and l-DLPFCactive; and B) M1active and l-DLPFCsham. 2) Identifying the relationship between improvement in pain and depression to improvement in pro-inflammatory cytokines would be novel. Adding an rTMS as a neuromodulation technique with novel stimulation sites to assist in the reduction of symptoms of pain and depression is another scalable to clinical use opportunity that will provide pilot data for future clinical trials. We will perform a pilot feasibility trial of rTMS for those presenting with knee osteoarthritis related pain and moderate to severe depression in 30 volunteers who are undergoing Tai Chi intervention. Tolerability and safety of rTMS added to Tai Chi will be assessed along with changes in symptoms of pain and depression, in preparation to future R-01 applications.

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis, Depression

Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Description

This project is a double-blind, sham-controlled, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial. We will recruit n=170 people living with MS, who are experiencing an episode of depression in the context of a major depressive episode (MDE). Using our remotely supervised (RS) tDCS protocol, enrolled participants will complete 30 days of 30-minute tDCS (2.0, DLPFC left anodal) while listening to mindfulness meditation. Over the course of the study, participants will complete assessments of depression and MS symptoms. Participants will be randomized 1:1 active:sham tDCS.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Depression

Probiotic Administration for Adolescent Depression
Description

This double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will examine the effect of probiotic Visbiome on the brain and gut microbiome of individuals 15 to 24 years of age.

Conditions

Depression

Healing At Home 2.0 - Enhanced Chat Tool for Lowering Postpartum Depression
Description

The purpose of the study is to determine if access to a text-message based holistic chatbot support program "Healing at Home 2.0" decreases depressive symptoms as measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) compared to usual postpartum care for patients of color.

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum, Postpartum Care

Individualized Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Description

The purpose of this research study is to study a closed-loop transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) device to evaluate feasibility of the product in a clinical trial and collect preliminary data on potential effects on symptoms of depression in people with major depressive disorder.

Conditions

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation

Slow Wave Induction by Propofol to Eliminate Depression (SWIPED) Stage II
Description

The investigators hypothesize that brief behavioral therapy and targeted propofol infusion in depressed geriatric patients will augment subsequent slow wave sleep and improve clinical and cognitive outcomes. The team will recruit 70 participants for a double-blinded placebo controlled randomized controlled trial. Two propofol infusions, 2-6 days apart, will be administered, targeting either a low propofol dose arm (minimal EEG slow waves, brain effect-site concentration 1-2 mcg/ml) or moderate dose propofol arm (maximal induction of EEG slow waves, brain effect site concentration of \>2.5 mcg/ml). The pharmacologic intervention will be paired with 3-4 sessions of Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for all participants. To minimize bias, there will be no specific gender or ethnic background consideration for enrollment. This will be a single site investigation at Washington University Medical Center.

Conditions

Depression

A Megastudy of Single-Session Interventions for Depression
Description

This project aims to learn if new kinds of digital single-session interventions (SSIs) for depression could be effective for American adults. Many existing SSIs are delivered in a simple text-based format. However, it might be that different kinds of SSIs (in terms of both content and style) also have potential for scalable impact. Specifically, this study will investigate the effectiveness of 11 innovative SSIs by comparing them to a passive control and to an existing SSI with established efficacy.

Conditions

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Veteran's Perceptions of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Depression and End-of-Life
Description

The goal of this exploratory, mixed-method design study is to gather qualitative and quantitative data obtained through interviews and questionnaires with veterans who are currently enrolled at the VA for healthcare. The main question this study aims to answer is: How do veterans aged 65+ who are enrolled for care at the VA understand ketamine assisted psychotherapy for depression and for end-of-life distress? Using a story-completion approach, participants will be provided with a brief story starter involving a fictitious character and scenario and asking them to complete the story. Few contextual details will be offered about the character. In responding to ambiguous cues, participants are thought to project their conscious and subconscious perceptions about the phenomenon in question onto the story, a useful method for exploring stigmatized topics. The purpose of this exercise is to ascertain the participants attitudes and perceptions regarding ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

Conditions

Depression

A Mechanistic Study to Assess a Single Dose of CYB003 in Participants with Depression and Anxiety
Description

The goal of this study is to learn how psychedelics may help symptoms of depression and anxiety. Participants with major depressive disorder experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety will receive one dose of either a drug related to psilocybin or a placebo. Assessments include interviews, self-report questionnaires, EEG and fMRI to measure symptoms and brain function.

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder

Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if, compared to non-depressed adults, differences exist in skin blood flow and sweating responses to passive heat stress in adults with clinically diagnosed depression, those with depression who are prescribed and taking SSRIs and those with depression who are prescribed and taking SNRIs.

Conditions

Depression, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

TRIPS - Treatment to Improve Depression and/or Anxiety Using Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy in Cancer Survivors
Description

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.

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety, Cancer

Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of NBI-1065845 as an Adjunctive Treatment in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Description

The study will evaluate the efficacy of NBI-1065845 compared with placebo as an adjunctive treatment in participants with MDD on improving symptoms of depression.

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder
Description

X-NOVA2 is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner as a monotherapy in adult participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers (Aim 2)
Description

This study develops and tests a dynamic workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical activity.

Conditions

Depression, Physical Inactivity

IMAGINE: Pilot Trial of a Digital Group Intervention to Prevent Perinatal Depression
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a digital group intervention (named IMAGINE) can prevent depression in perinatal populations. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does IMAGINE engage cognitive behavioral therapy targets? Does IMAGINE lead to lower depression scores? Is IMAGINE acceptable, appropriate, usable and feasible? Participants will be randomized to either participate in an IMAGINE group for 12 weeks or receive standard of care. Participants will respond to questionnaires at enrollment and study visits at 12 and 24 weeks after enrollment.

Conditions

Depression During Pregnancy, Depression, Postpartum

The Effect of the Safe and Sound Protocol on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
Description

The goal of this study is to determine if a developed protocol involving modulated auditory stimulation is better than non-modulated auditory stimulation in reducing anxiety and depression in human subjects.

Conditions

Anxiety, Depression

Neuroscience of Psychotherapy for Depression
Description

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 answer questions about their mental and physical health, attend one psychosocial intervention session receiving either Behavioral Activation or Psychoeducation with simultaneous brain activity measurement and complete follow up surveys two weeks and one month following the intervention.

Conditions

Depression

Maintenance TMS in Treatment Resistant Depression
Description

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most efficacious treatments available for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Although a maintenance ECT protocol exists, multiple barriers limit its use for long-term use. These barriers include procedure tolerability, cognitive side effects, financial burden, and unreliable social support to accompany patients for these treatments. On the other hand, a different modality of noninvasive neuromodulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can be performed in the outpatient setting and does not need anesthesia. The likelihood of cognitive adverse effects with TMS is much lower than with ECT. Our clinical question encompasses piloting a maintenance TMS regimen to maintain remission in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. This will be a patient-preference clinical trial, with patients offered the choice to initiate maintenance TMS versus maintenance ECT after their index ECT sessions for treatment-resistant depression. There will be no randomization or placebo involved in this study.

Conditions

Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)

Chronobiological Basis of Menopausal Depression: Correcting Misaligned Circadian Rhythms with Sleep and Light Interventions
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about mood, sleep, and activity during menopause. The main question it aims to answer is: can mood and sleep dysfunction in menopause be improved by resetting misaligned circadian rhythm through one night of strategic sleep timing adjustment and two weeks of exposure to bright light at a certain time of day? Researchers will compare sleep timing (earlier vs. later) and bright white light exposure (morning or evening) to investigate the effect of melatonin levels on mood, sleep, and activity. Participants will 1) submit urine samples to measure melatonin levels, 2) be assigned to advance or delay their sleep for one night, 3) sit in front of a light box for 30 minutes per day (morning or evening) for 14 days, 4) complete questionnaires about their mood and sleep, and 5) wear a device that will measure their activity.

Conditions

Depression, Depression During the Menopausal Transition, Menopausal Depression

Meditative Neurofeedback for Depression
Description

The goal of this open-label single-arm study is to test a meditative neurofeedback intervention for depressed mood.

Conditions

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Depression Disorders