Depression Clinical Trials in Boston, MA

Depression Clinical Trials in Boston, MA

View the best 10 depression medical studies in Boston, Massachusetts. Access promising new therapies by applying to a Boston-based Depression clinical trial.

Trials in Boston, Massachusetts

Here are the top 10 medical studies for depression in Boston, Massachusetts

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Smartphone-delivered CBT for MDD

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting1 award3 criteria
This trial is testing whether a smartphone app can effectively treat major depressive disorder.
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Practicing the Opposite (PTO)

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award
This trial tests an online program for kids aged 9-17 who are waiting for mental health treatment. The program teaches them to change negative behaviors by practicing positive ones, helping them feel better while they wait for therapy.
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BrainSonix Pulsar 1002

Neuromodulation

Recruiting0 awards
This trial is testing if a new treatment, LIFUP, can change negative cognition in depression by modulating the activity of the brain's Default Mode Network. The study will investigate if this treatment can decrease mind-wandering and increase mindfulness.
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Psilocybin

Psychedelic

Recruiting2 awardsPhase 3
"This trial will use brain imaging to study how a single dose of psilocybin affects overthinking and the brain activity related to overthinking in people with major depressive disorder."
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Brexanolone

Neurosteroid

Recruiting2 awardsPhase 4
This trialexamines the link between a hormone and depression symptoms in menopause, to better understand and treat the condition.
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tVNS

Behavioural Intervention

Recruiting0 awards1 criteria
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the skin to help adults with recurrent major depressive disorder. The treatment aims to improve mood and reduce stress by sending signals to a specific nerve. Researchers will study how this affects brain activity and physiological responses, considering differences between men and women.
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Unified Protocol for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (UP-CBT)

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award5 criteria
This trial tests if using mental health support along with a blood sugar monitoring device helps adults with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The study focuses on those who struggle with both mental health and blood sugar control.
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Engagement sessions +1 More

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award4 criteria
This trial tests if a stepped-care intervention (with components that help both prevent & treat depression) can help a broad population base in MA.
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Culturally-Affirming Racial Equity Framework

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award2 criteria
This trial aims to see if a new therapy approach called Culturally Affirming Racial Equity (CARE) can improve therapy for diverse populations, even when the therapist and patient have different cultural backgrounds
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Step-CBT

Behavioral Intervention

Recruiting1 award
This trial will test a new physical and mental health intervention for Veterans with COPD, emotional distress, and low physical activity. The intervention will be delivered via VA Video Connect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the 'trial drug' — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
Is there any support for travel costs?
Many of the teams running clinical trials will cover the cost of transportation to-and-from their care center.
Will I know what medication I am taking?
This depends on the specific study. If you're worried about receiving a placebo, you can actively filter out these trials using our search.
How long do clinical trials last?
Some trials will only require a single visit, while others will continue until your disease returns. It's fairly common for a trial to last somewhere between 1 and 6 months.
Do you verify all the trials on your website?
All of the trials listed on Power have been formally registered with the US Food and Drug Administration. Beyond this, some trials on Power have been formally 'verified' if the team behind the trial has completed an additional level of verification with our team.
How quickly will I hear back from a clinical trial?
Sadly, this response time can take anywhere from 6 hours to 2 weeks. We're working hard to speed up how quickly you hear back — in general, verified trials respond to patients within a few days.