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75 Depression Trials near Baltimore, MD
Power is an online platform that helps thousands of Depression patients discover FDA-reviewed trials every day. Every trial we feature meets safety and ethical standards, giving patients an easy way to discover promising new treatments in the research stage.
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Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing whether VNS Therapy, which sends electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, can reduce depression symptoms in patients who haven't responded to other treatments. The study will observe the effects of VNS therapy over a year. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a recognized treatment for severe treatment-resistant depression and has shown promising results.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Dementia, Others
6800 Participants Needed
Aticaprant + Antidepressant for Depression
Towson, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to assess how well aticaprant works compared to placebo when given in addition to antidepressant therapy (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor \[SSRI\] or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor \[SNRI\]) in preventing return of depression symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder who experience a loss of interest and pleasure and who achieve a stable response after treatment with adjunctive aticaprant.
Stay on current meds
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 64
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
660 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Depression
Baltimore, Maryland
This trial explores the safety of a single 25mg dose of psilocybin given to adults with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments and who have ongoing suicidal thoughts. Psilocybin works by changing brain cell communication to improve mood and reduce negative thoughts. Psilocybin has shown promise in treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in recent studies.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
20 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Pikesville, Maryland
This trial is testing a new medication called COMP360 to help people with severe depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The study involves adults aged 18 and older. Researchers want to see if a single dose of COMP360 can reduce depression symptoms when given with psychological support.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality, Others
255 Participants Needed
Centanafadine for Depression
Laurel, Maryland
This is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm trial to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of centanafadine once-daily (QD) extended-release (XR) capsules for the treatment of adult subjects diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of centanafadine QD XR capsules as monotherapy or as adjunct to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), escitalopram.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, PTSD, Others
Must Be Taking:SSRIs
336 Participants Needed
Digital Therapeutic for Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury
Bethesda, Maryland
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help military service members and veterans with mild traumatic brain injury reduce their depression. The app helps users change negative thoughts and behaviors to improve their mood. This type of therapy has been shown to be effective for various mental health issues, including depression, and can be delivered through different methods such as mobile apps.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
113 Participants Needed
Rosie Chatbot Assistance for Pregnancy and Infant Care
College Park, Maryland
Rosie the Chatbot is an educational chatbot that moms can have on their computers or cellphones and will work by moms typing in their questions about pregnancy, health, infant milestones, and other variety of health related topics and receiving back a response immediately. Rosie only provides information from verified sources such as children's hospitals, health organizations and government agencies. Rosie does not ask moms to provide any personal information on her or her child, her chat is completely confidential, it works in English and Spanish and will be free.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 99
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-hispanic White, Others
400 Participants Needed
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SEP-363856 for Major Depressive Disorder
Gaithersburg, Maryland
A Phase 2/3 Trial is designed to evaluate SEP-363856 as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, PTSD, Others
900 Participants Needed
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Osavampator as an Adjunctive Treatment for Depression
Gaithersburg, Maryland
This trial evaluates whether adding the investigational drug Osavampator (also known as NBI-1065845) to existing oral antidepressant therapy can improve depressive symptoms in patients with depression who aren’t adequately responding to their current antidepressant medication(s).
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Others
Must Be Taking:Oral Antidepressants
200 Participants Needed
Psilocybin Analog for Depression
Rockville, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of CYB003 compared to matching placebo as adjunctive treatment in participants with MDD.
Stay on current meds
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Suicide Risk, Others
Must Be Taking:Antidepressants
220 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Depression in Adults with Cancer
Rockville, Maryland
This is a Phase 2, single-center study to explore the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of up to two 25-mg doses of psilocybin administered at an interval of 9 to 10 weeks in patients with MDD and cancer. This two-part study will administer a fixed dose (25 mg) of psilocybin in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled portion (Dosing Session 1) and subsequently allow rollover into an open-label portion (Dosing Session 2; fixed dose of psilocybin, 25 mg) for patients who do not achieve remission of MDD symptoms after the first dose.
In Dosing Session 1, groups of two to four patients will be randomized, as a cohort, to receive either psilocybin 25 mg or niacin 100 mg (active placebo) in a group session, with each patient supported by their dedicated study therapist and monitored by a second therapist via video feed.
In Dosing Session 2, all eligible participants (i.e., patients who have not achieved remission defined as MADRS \< 10 at V7) will receive psilocybin 25 mg in an open-label fashion using the group session model. The study population will include adult men and women who are 18 years of age or older and have diagnoses of both MDD and a malignant neoplasm. MDD is defined as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for a single or recurrent episode of MDD without psychotic features. A diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm is defined as having a diagnostic code from C00 to C97 according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10). Participants will be recruited through referrals from specialized psychiatric and oncology services as well as through patient self-referrals.
The majority of participants will have no prior exposure to psilocybin or so-called "magic mushrooms"; however, participants with prior recreational experience with psilocybin or "magic mushrooms" are eligible.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Substance Use, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Cannabis, Others
56 Participants Needed
NBI-1070770 for Depression
Gaithersburg, Maryland
To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of NBI-1070770 compared to placebo on improving symptoms of depression in participants with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Unstable Conditions, Neurological, Others
Must Be Taking:Antidepressants
72 Participants Needed
Ketamine for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Most drugs that treat mood disorders take a long time to work. Ketamine works within hours. A dose can last for a week or more. Certain receptors in the brain might help ketamine work. A drug that blocks these receptors might affect how it works.
Objective:
To see if the antidepressant response of ketamine is linked to AMPA receptors.
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18-70 with major depression disorder without psychotic features
Design:
Participants will be screened under protocol 01-M-0254. They will have blood tests and a physical exam.
Participants will stay at the NIH Clinical Center for 5 weeks.
Phase 1 lasts 4 weeks. For 2 weeks, participants will taper off their psychiatric medicine. Then they will have the following tests:
* Blood draws
* Psychological tests
* MRI: Participants will lie in a machine that takes pictures of their brain.
* MEG: Participants will lie down and do tasks. A cone lowered on their head will record brain activity.
* Optional sleep tests: Electrodes on the scalp and body and belts around the body will monitor participants while they sleep.
* Optional TMS: Participants will do tasks while a wire coil is held on their scalp. An electrical current will pass through the coil that affects brain activity.
For phase 2, on day 0 participants will take the study drug or a placebo orally. While having a MEG, they will get ketamine infused into a vein in one arm while blood is drawn from a vein in the other arm. On day 1, participants will again take the study drug or a placebo orally. On days 3-7, they will repeat many of the phase 1 tests. Days 8 and 9 are optional and include an open label ketamine treatment and many of the phase 1 tests.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorders, Substance Abuse, Serious Illnesses, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, MAOIs, Fluoxetine, Aripiprazole
70 Participants Needed
[18F]PF-06445974 PET Imaging for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric condition. People with MDD have occasional bouts of depressive symptoms; these bouts are called major depressive episodes (MDEs). Researchers want to know if people having MDEs have lower levels of an enzyme called PDE4B in their brains.
Primary Objective: To determine whether PDE4B is reduced in the brains of individuals with MDD experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE). Secondary Objectives: To determine the optimal length of scanning and the retest variability and reliability of \[18F\]PF-06445974, and whether PDE4B binding correlates with clinical rating scales. To measure if PDE4B radioligand binding can be blocked by taking apremilast.
Eligibility:
People aged 18-70 years with MDD. Healthy volunteers are also needed.
Design:
Participants will have up to 5 clinic visits.
Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have a test of their heart function. Some participants may have a psychiatric assessment; they will answer questions about their state of mind and related topics.
Participants will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. They will lie on a table that slides into a metal cylinder.
Participants will have a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. A needle will be used to guide a thin plastic tube (catheter) into a vein in one arm. An experimental substance called a radioactive tracer (\[18F\]PF-06445974) will be injected through the catheter. Participants will lie on a table that slides into a doughnut-shaped machine. The scan will last up to 4 hours with a 15-minute break.
Participants blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing will be monitored before, during, and after the PET scan. A second catheter will be inserted in the artery of the wrist so blood can be drawn during the scan.
Some participants may return for a second PET scan; have a lung scan or receive apremilast.
https://nimhcontent.nimh.nih.gov/start/surveys/?s=KE88DXXPLDFHHTF8
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use, HIV, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Others
108 Participants Needed
PET Imaging for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Researchers developed \[11C\]MC1, a radioligand for cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is an enzyme induced in the brain during inflammation. Researchers want to see the levels of COX-1 (measured as distribution volume VT) are elevated in the brain of two groups of mood disorders patients undergoing MDE relative to the control group.
Objective:
To determine whether COX-1 and COX-2 are detectable in the brains of individuals with MDD experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE).
Eligibility:
People aged 18-70 years with MDD and Healthy Volunteers aged 18 70 years.
Design:
Group A: MDD participants will be studied with the same dose of \[11C\]MC1 before and after administration of 600 mg celecoxib; the study is neither randomized nor placebo-controlled. Group B: MDD participants, both medicated and unmedicated, will be studied with \[11C\]PS13 and compared to healthy volunteers..
https://nimhcontent.nimh.nih.gov/start/surveys/?s=TJW4RA4WN3LDD988
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Others
64 Participants Needed
Ketamine for Major Depressive Disorder
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Most medications that treat depression take weeks or months to work. Researchers want to develop fast-acting treatments. One dose of ketamine has a rapid antidepressant effect. For most people, this lasts a week or less. Repeated doses of ketamine may help maintain this effect.
Objective:
Main Study: To study the effects of ketamine in treating depression.
Ketamine Metabolites Substudy: To study how ketamine effects brain chemistry.
To study how ketamine effects the brain. This is done by looking at metabolites, which are created when a drug is broken down.
Eligibility:
Main Study: People ages 18-65 with major depressive disorder and healthy volunteers
Ketamine Metabolites Substudy: Healthy volunteers ages 18-65
Design:
Main Study:
Participants will be screened in another study, with:
* Medical and psychiatric history
* Psychiatric and physical exam
* Blood, urine, and heart tests
Participants will be inpatients at NIH for 4 phases totaling 14-20 weeks.
Phase I (2-7 weeks):
* Gradually stop current medications
* MRI: Participants lie and perform tasks in a machine that takes pictures of the body.
* Mood and thinking tests
* Blood and urine tests
* Sleep test: Monitors on the skin record brain waves, breathing, heart rate, and movement during sleep.
* Transcranial magnetic stimulation: A coil on the scalp gives an electrical current that affects brain activity.
* Stress tests: Electrodes on the skin measure reactions to loud noises or electric shocks.
Phase I tests are repeated in Phases II and III and in the final visit.
Phase II (4-5 weeks):
* 4 weekly IV infusions of ketamine or a placebo during an MRI or MEG. For the MEG, a cone over the head records brain activity.
Phase III (optional):
* 8 infusions of ketamine over 4 weeks
Phase IV (optional):
* Symptoms monitoring for 4 weeks
* Participants will have a final visit. They will be offered standard treatment at NIH for up to 2 months.
Ketamine Metabolites Substudy:
Participants will be screened in another study, with:
* Medical and psychiatric history
* Psychiatric and physical exam
* Blood, urine, and heart tests
Participants will be inpatients at NIH for 4 days.
Study Procedures:
Mood and thinking tests
Blood and urine tests
1 infusion of ketamine
Spinal tap and spinal catheter: Used to get samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is a fluid that moves around and within the brain and spinal cord. Studying CSF will help us learn how ketamine effects brain chemistry
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Reversible MAOIs, Opioids
150 Participants Needed
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression
Washington, District of Columbia
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness and implementation of delivering Enhanced Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-B), an evidence-based maternal depression treatment, to mothers of children aged 4-11 years in an urban pediatric asthma clinic. Researchers will compare Enhanced IPT-B and supplemented usual care (brief care coordination). The main questions the trial aims to answer are:
1. Does Enhanced IPT-B decrease maternal depressive symptoms?
2. Does Enhanced IPT-B improve child asthma management and health outcomes (exacerbations, symptoms, control)?
3. What are the preliminary implementation outcomes of delivering Enhanced IPT-B in an urban pediatric asthma clinic?
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:4+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse, Others
60 Participants Needed
rTMS for TBI-related Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocols to alleviate symptoms of depression in United States (U.S.) military service members and veterans with a history of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Seizure History, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Others
Must Be Taking:Psychotropic Medications
198 Participants Needed
rTMS + Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a treatment for depression. It stimulates the brain. Researchers want to see if using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans helps locate the best area for rTMS in each person. They also want to find other ways to make it more effective.
Objective:
To study the effects of combining MRI- guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and talk therapy on the brain in people with depression.
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18-75 with a major depressive disorder and current depression. If taking an antidepressant, should have been doing so for at least 4 weeks.
Design:
Participants will be screened with medical and psychiatric history, psychiatric evaluation, physical exam, and blood and urine tests.
Phase 1 is 1-4 visits in 1 week. Participants will have:
* Brain MRI. Participants will lie on a table in a scanner.
* Questions about their medical history and psychology symptoms
* Tests of mood and thinking
* Tests of brain activity. Participants may do tasks during these tests:
* A cone with magnetic detectors is put on the head.
* A cap with electrodes is put on the scalp.
* TMS. A brief electrical current passes through a wire coil on the scalp.
* A metal disk will be placed on the arm. A nerve will be stimulated with a small electrical shock.
Phase 2 is about 6 to 7 weeks.
* There will be 30 daily sessions of combined therapy and repetitive TMS (rTMS) for 6 weeks.
* Participants will receive rTMS and another therapy by computer.
* For rTMS, repeated pulses will pass through the coil.
* This is followed by up to 3 additional visits, when:
* Participants will repeat Phase 1 tests
* Participants will rate their depression symptoms.
Phase 3 is 3 visits over 3 months. Participants will rate their depression symptoms and repeat some of the previous questionnaires and tests of mood and thinking.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Substance Abuse, Tinnitus, Seizure History, Others
Must Be Taking:Antidepressants
50 Participants Needed
CBT-I vs. MBTI for TBI-Related Insomnia
Bethesda, Maryland
This study is a prospective two-arm, single blind randomized controlled trial design to compare the clinical effectiveness of telemedicine-delivered, 6-session, standardized cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and mindfulness-based treatment for insomnia (MBTI) in treating insomnia symptoms and ameliorating depressive symptoms in persons with mild to moderate TBI and comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS) and insomnia symptoms in a 360 patients. Participants will undergo assessment (psychosocial questionnaires, neurocognitive testing, sleep monitoring) at baseline, at the end of treatment, and at 2-, 6- and 12-weeks post-treatment. The primary outcome is sleep as measured by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurological Diseases, Sleep Apnea, Others
360 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I’m ready to move on with my life. I did a poor job bouncing back from COVID (dealing with a disability). I'd already had a PTSD diagnosis after my spouse died. These past few years have been tough and I'd like to feel like I'm alive again. I need help getting out of this phase."
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Depression PatientAge: 60
"I have struggled with depression since I was a child. I have experienced about more than 6 major depressive episodes lasting at least 4 months since I was 7 years old. I have tried talk therapy, a plethora of medication, and nothing has worked long term. Medication and talk therapy helps me manage and reduce the length of depressive episodes but I am in search for alternative treatments. My depression has made completing a bachelors degree a major challenge."
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Depression PatientAge: 25
"I have dealt with depression my entire adult life. I have been on multiple different meds, went through 10 weeks of TMS treatments (didn't work for me personally), done fairly extensive counseling. I’ve kind of lost hope that anything will ever help me to feel better. But I learned about new meds in clinical trials and I'm ready to try."
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Depression PatientAge: 60
"I've used SSRIs (Lexapro, Celexa) and they helped a bit but also, truthfully, they've had pretty serious sexual side effects. Depression was already hurting my marriage, and now these drugs continue to paralyze my it. I've heard that psilocybin-based treatments typically have no sexual side effects... I think a clinical trial will let me try safely."
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Depression PatientAge: 44
"I'm taking a medication for anxiety and it's not helping/working. I want to try and find something that would help with my anxiety. My research brought me to clinical trials."
ZD
Social Anxiety PatientAge: 36
Nature-Based + Virtual Mindfulness for Stress in Healthcare Workers
Bethesda, Maryland
This trial aims to reduce stress in healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients by combining outdoor activities with online mindfulness exercises. The goal is to see if this combination is more effective than either approach alone.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Acute Psychiatric Condition, Hearing Impairment
90 Participants Needed
JNJ-89495120 for Depression
Gaithersburg, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well JNJ-89495120 works (anti-depressant effects) and how well it is tolerated as compared to placebo on reducing the symptoms of depression in participants with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 64
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bipolar, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Ketamine, Esketamine
124 Participants Needed
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most impairing medical conditions in the world. Medication and some kinds of talk therapy are standard treatments for teens with MDD, but these do not work well for everyone. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been approved to treat MDD in adults. TMS might help adolescents, too.
Objective:
To test TMS combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in teens with MDD.
Eligibility:
People aged 13 to 17 years with MDD that has not responded to treatment.
Design:
Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam and psychiatric evaluation. They will have an MRI scan and a test of their heart function. They will enroll in 2 NIH protocols (01-M-0254 and 18-M-0037).
For 2 to 6 weeks, participants will have weekly CBT, a kind of talk therapy. They will taper off of their psychiatric medicines.
For 2 weeks, participants will come to the clinic every weekday. They will receive 3 or 4 sessions of TMS on each of those days. A wire coil will be held on their scalp. A brief electrical current in the coil creates a magnetic pulse that affects brain activity. They will receive 30 TMS pulses in 10-second bursts; these will be repeated 60 times in each 15-minute session. Participants may hear a click and feel a pulling sensation under the coil. They may feel their muscles twitch. Each day, they will have tests of concentration, thinking, and memory. Some may have a 3rd week of TMS.
Participants will remain in the study for 5 more weeks. They will begin taking their medications again.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:13 - 17
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
80 Participants Needed
iLAST for Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat people with severe depression. During ECT, the brain is given electric pulses that cause a seizure. Although it is effective, it can cause side effects, including memory loss. Researchers want to study a new way to give ECT called iLAST.
Objective:
To see if iLAST is safe and feasible in treating depression.
Eligibility:
People ages 22 70 years old who have major depressive disorder and are eligible for ECT
Design:
Participants will be screened under protocol 01-M-0254. This includes:
Medical and psychiatric history and exam
Blood and urine tests
Participants will be inpatients at the Clinical Center. They study has 3 phases and will last up to 20 weeks.
Phase I will last 1 week. It includes:
MRI: Participants will lie in a scanner that takes pictures of the body
MEG: A cone over the participant s head will record brain activity.
TMS: A wire coil placed on the participant s scalp will produce an electrical current to affect brain activity.
SEP: An electrode on the participant s wrist will give a small electrical shock to test nerve function.
Phase II will last 2 and a half weeks. It includes:
Seven sessions of iLAST under general anesthesia. Participants may also get standard ECT.
EEG: A small electrode placed on the participant s scalp will record brain waves.
Interviews about mood, symptoms, and side effects. Participants facial expressions may be video recorded.
TMS
Phase III will last at least 1 week. It will include:
MRI
EEG
TMS
MEG
Standard ECT if needed. Participants will have sessions every other day, 3 times a week.
Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Mental Health
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No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:22 - 70
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
20 Participants Needed
Psilocybin for Depression
Rockville, Maryland
This trial is testing psilocybin, a substance from mushrooms, to see if it can help adults with depression who may not respond well to current treatments. Psilocybin works by affecting brain chemicals related to mood. Psilocybin has shown promise as a treatment for major depressive disorder and was designated as a breakthrough therapy by the FDA in 2019.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cardiovascular Conditions, Neurological Conditions, Hepatitis, HIV, Others
240 Participants Needed
Adapted Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy + Support for Prenatal Stress & Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
Washington, District of Columbia
This randomized controlled study will examine the effectiveness of patient navigation with culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral interventions and peer support groups for low-income Black/of African Descent pregnant women who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or depression.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 45
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Substance Use, Psychosis, Suicidal, Others
700 Participants Needed
Hormone Therapy for Postpartum Depression
Bethesda, Maryland
Determine whether postpartum depression is triggered by the abrupt withdrawal of estrogen and progesterone.
The appearance of mood and behavioral symptoms during pregnancy and the postpartum period has been extensively reported. While there has been much speculation about possible biologically based etiologies for postpartum disorders (PPD), none has ever been confirmed. Preliminary results from two related studies (protocols 90-M-0088, 92-M-0174) provide evidence that women with menstrual cycle related mood disorder, but not controls, experience mood disturbances during exogenous replacement of physiologic levels of gonadal steroids. The present protocol is designed to create a "scaled-down" hormonal milieu of pregnancy and the puerperium in order to determine whether women who have had a previous episode of postpartum major effective episode will experience differential mood and behavioral effects compared with controls and to determine whether it is the abrupt withdrawal of gonadal steroids or the prolonged exposure to gonadal steroids that is associated with mood symptoms. Supraphysiologic plasma levels of gonadal steroids will be established, maintained, and then rapidly reduced, simulating the hormonal events that occur during pregnancy and parturition. This will be accomplished by administering estradiol and progesterone to women who are pretreated with a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist (Lupron). After eight weeks, administration of gonadal steroids will be stopped in one group of patients and controls, and a sudden decline in the plasma hormone levels will be precipitated. Another group will be maintained on supraphysiologic levels of estrogen and progesterone for an additional month. Outcome measures will include mood, behavioral and hormonal parameters (a separate protocol done in collaboration with NICHD).
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Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 50
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
100 Participants Needed
BHV-7000 for Bipolar Disorder
Gaithersburg, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BHV-7000 is a safe and effective acute treatment for manic episodes in bipolar disorder I.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
256 Participants Needed
Group Therapy for Psychosocial Issues
Washington, District of Columbia
Participants are being asked to be in the study if they are the parent or legal guardian of a child (\>1 year or \<18 years old) with a rare condition.
The group based psychoeducational intervention is called Rare Group Problem Management Plus.
Rare Group PM Plus may help adults with practical and emotional problems. It is a group program (there will be other men or women with similar problems) It happens once a week for 5 weeks (each session lasts 90 minutes)
Participants will complete assessments before they start Rare Group PM+. Participants will also complete the same assessments within a few weeks of completing Rare Group PM+. Assessments should only take one hour.
Study visits are by Telemedicine. Participants will need a smart phone or tablet. If they do not have a smart phone or tablet, the study team will help with this.
Participants will not receive any materials or money or medication.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Suicidal, Homicidal, Psychotic, Impaired, Others
30 Participants Needed
Brain Imaging + Ketamine for Suicide Risk
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
There are no good treatments for people considering suicide. Researchers want to study suicide with questions, blood tests, brain imaging, and sleep studies. They hope to better understand suicide, so they can help suicidal people.
Objective:
To understand what happens in the brain when someone has thought about or attempted suicide.
Eligibility:
Group 1: Adults ages 18 70 who have thought about or attempted suicide recently
Group 2: Adults ages 18 70 who have thought about or attempted suicide in the past
Group 3: Adults ages 18 70 who have depression or anxiety, but have never thought about suicide
Group 4: Healthy volunteers the same ages.
Design:
Participants will be screened in another protocol. Adults who have recently thought about or attempted suicide must be referred by a doctor. They may do up to 3 phases of this study. Groups 2, 3 and 4 will do only Phase 1 and will not get ketamine.
Phase 1: 1 week in hospital. Participants will have:
Physical exam.
Questions about thoughts and feelings.
Thinking and memory tests and simple tasks.
Blood and urine tests.
Two MRI scans. Participants will lie on a table that slides into a metal cylinder that takes pictures. They will have a coil over their head and earplugs and do a computer task.
Sleep test. Disks and bands will be placed on the body to monitor it during sleep.
Magnetic detectors on their head while they perform tasks.
A wrist monitor for activity and sleep.
Lumbar puncture (optional). A needle will collect fluid from the back.
Shock experiments (optional). Participants will observe pictures and sounds and feel a small shock on the hand.
Phase 2: 4 days in hospital. A thin plastic tube will be placed in each arm, one for blood draws, the other to get the drug ketamine once. Participants will repeat most of the Phase 1 tests.
Phase 3: up to 4 more ketamine doses over 2 weeks.
Participants will have follow-up calls or visits at 6 months and then maybe yearly for 5 years.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychotic Features, Drug Dependence, Serious Medical Conditions, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Reversible MAOIs, Others
325 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Depression clinical trials in Baltimore, MD pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Depression clinical trials in Baltimore, MD work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Depression trials in Baltimore, MD 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Baltimore, MD for Depression is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Baltimore, MD several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Depression medical study in Baltimore, MD?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Depression clinical trials in Baltimore, MD?
Most recently, we added Pediatric Palliative Care for Rare Diseases, Engagement Navigator Service for Depression and Pramipexole vs Escitalopram for Depression in HIV to the Power online platform.
What do the "Power Preferred" and "SuperSite" badges mean?
We recognize research clinics with these awards when they are especially responsive to patients who apply through the Power online platform. SuperSite clinics are research sites recognized for a high standard of rapid and thorough follow-up with patient applicants. Meanwhile, Power Preferred clinics are the top 20 across the entire Power platform, recognized for their absolute top patient experience.
Which clinics have received Power Preferred and SuperSite awards recruiting for Depression trials in Baltimore, MD?
The Depression clinics in Baltimore, MD currently recognized as SuperSites are: Cenexel CBH (CBH Health) in Gaithersburg, Maryland
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