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73 Depression Trials near Baltimore, MD

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NMRA-335140 for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the effects of NMRA-335140 (formerly BTRX-335140) on symptoms of depression in participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The study design consists of a Screening Period (up to 28 days), and a 6-week Treatment Period (during which participants will receive either NMRA-335140 or placebo). At the completion of the 6-week Treatment Period, participants who complete the study, provide informed consent, and meet the eligibility criteria may enter an open-label extension study (NMRA-335140-501).
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
332 Participants Needed
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NMRA-335140 for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing a new medication called NMRA-335140 to see if it helps people with major depressive disorder. It includes participants who have no safety concerns. The medication aims to improve mood by affecting brain chemicals.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
650 Participants Needed
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Cariprazine for Bipolar Disorder in Youth

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of Cariprazine for treating depressive episodes in children and teenagers with bipolar I disorder. The goal is to find out if Cariprazine can help young people with this condition. Cariprazine is an atypical antipsychotic recently approved for the treatment of depressive episodes in adults with bipolar I disorder.
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:10 - 17
Sex:All
380 Participants Needed
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Lumateperone for Pediatric Bipolar Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients who are experiencing major depressive episodes (MDEs) associated with a primary diagnosis of bipolar I or bipolar II disorder as confirmed by Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL), according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5).
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:10 - 17
Sex:All
384 Participants Needed
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Multiple Medications for Bipolar Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing four different medications to find the best treatment for adults with bipolar disorder type 1 who are currently depressed. The medications work by balancing brain chemicals that affect mood. The goal is to help patients recover from depression and stay well.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
2726 Participants Needed
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Exercise + Duloxetine for Knee Osteoarthritis

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial tests a treatment combining duloxetine and aerobic exercise for adults with knee osteoarthritis and depression. Duloxetine helps manage pain and mood, making it easier for patients to stick to their exercise routine. Duloxetine, an anti-depressant medication, has been recently approved for managing knee osteoarthritis and has shown effectiveness in reducing pain and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:40+
Sex:All
30 Participants Needed
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BI 1569912 for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This study is open to adults between 18 and 65 years of age with a type of depression called major depressive disorder. The purpose of the study is to find out whether a medicine called BI 1569912 helps people with depression. Participants are put into 4 groups randomly, which means by chance. Three of the 4 groups take different doses of BI 1569912 and 1 group takes placebo. Placebo tablets looks like BI 1569912 but do not contain any medicine. Participants take the tablets once a day for 6 weeks. Participants are in the study for about 2.5 months. During this time, they visit the study site at least 7 times. At the visits, doctors and their staff ask participants about their depression symptoms. At the end of the study, the results are compared between the groups to see whether the treatment works. The doctors also regularly check the general health of participants and take note of any unwanted effects.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
224 Participants Needed
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Psilocybin for Depression and Alcoholism

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing if psilocybin can help people with both depression and alcohol problems. The drug might improve mood and reduce drinking by changing brain activity. The study involves giving psilocybin to see if it helps. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic that has shown promise in treating mood and substance use disorders.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:21 - 65
Sex:All
90 Participants Needed
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BHV-7000 for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial is testing a new medication called BHV-7000 to see if it is safe and well-tolerated over several months in people with Major Depressive Disorder. The goal is to help those who suffer from severe depression by potentially offering a new treatment option.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
480 Participants Needed
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Psilocybin for Depression in Alzheimer's

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial tests if psilocybin, a substance from certain mushrooms, can safely improve depression and quality of life in people with early Alzheimer's or Mild Cognitive Impairment. It works by changing brain activity related to mood. Psilocybin has been studied for its potential to reduce depression and anxiety, particularly in patients with life-threatening conditions.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 85
Sex:All
20 Participants Needed
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Psilocybin for Chronic Lower Back Pain and Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This study seeks to provide insight on psilocybin's effects on mechanisms of chronic pain among patients with co-morbid chronic low back pain and depression (CLBP+D). Participants will receive either a single high-dose of psilocybin (25mg absolute dose) or methylphenidate (40mg absolute dose). Participants will be asked to complete assessments of pain, depressive symptoms, and more general questionnaires regarding the participants experiences during the experimental sessions and the associated enduring effects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:21 - 80
Sex:All
40 Participants Needed
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Engagement Navigator Service for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This project will develop a hub-based engagement navigator service for participants and families at high risk for disengagement. The investigators will use robust Participatory Research methods to ensure integration of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program staff, participants, and family members in developing all aspects of and materials for the service, conduct feasibility/acceptability testing in three CSC programs, and use this information to guide refinements. This will be followed by a mixed methods hub wide evaluation using a hybrid type I open cohort stepped wedge design to examine feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness to improve disengagement outcomes and address target mechanisms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:13 - 35
Sex:All
555 Participants Needed
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PRIME Program for Chronic Pain and Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
Chronic pain and depression or low mood are often experience by women who age with or into disabilities. Due to various factors women with disabilities often experience this cycle of pain and depression. Both of these conditions can be debilitating and lead to declines in health. Treating these conditions simultaneously, particularly , in older adults can be complicated due to side effects, risks of poor access to pain management and mental health care , and complications from other co occuring conditions. In order to address this cycle in older women with disabilities the investigators are testing the Women in Pain Reduction through Improved Mood and Empowerment (PRIME) study. The PRIME intervention includes four in person visits by a nurse to the women's homes where the participants set goals regarding pain and depression and the nurse helps the participants strategize ways to meet these goals. The second component of the study will be eight group sessions virtually with other participants in the study. The group sessions will be led by a clinical psychologist who will engage in Acceptance Commitment Therapy with the women.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Female
30 Participants Needed
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ECT vs. Ketamine for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial compares two treatments for patients with severe depression who are at risk of suicide. One treatment uses electric currents to change brain activity, while the other uses a low dose of a fast-acting drug. The goal is to find out which treatment works better for rapid relief. The drug has recently emerged as a fast-acting alternative for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 90
Sex:All
1500 Participants Needed
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Virtual Group Therapy for Postpartum Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10-20% of women, with immigrant Latinas disproportionately affected. PPD prevention and treatment is limited among immigrant Latinas due to an array of structural and cultural factors, suggesting the need to deliver interventions outside of traditional healthcare settings. Virtual interventions have the potential to reduce barriers to mental health services for immigrant Latinas, but there is little research on the effectiveness of virtual interventions to reduce PPD symptoms. Mothers and Babies is an evidence-based group intervention based on principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy and attachment theory aimed at PPD prevention. Mothers and Babies was adapted for delivery via a virtual group format (Mothers and Babies Virtual Group; MB-VG), with a pilot study suggesting good feasibility and acceptability as well as improved mental health outcomes for immigrant Latinas. The proposed project is a Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation randomized controlled trial among pregnant individuals and new mothers at risk for PPD based on elevated depressive symptoms and/or other established risk factors who are enrolled in early childhood programs across Maryland. A total of 300 women will be enrolled; 150 will receive MB-VG while 150 will receive usual family support services. The project aims to evaluate: 1) the effectiveness of MB-VG to reduce depressive symptoms, prevent onset of PPD, and improve parenting self-efficacy and responsiveness; 2) implementation of MB-VG; and 3) contextual factors influencing MB-VG effectiveness and implementation. Trained early childhood center staff will deliver MB-VG sessions, with intervention participants receiving virtual group sessions via Zoom using any electronic device (smartphone, tablet, laptop). Maternal self-report surveys are conducted at baseline, 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention, with structured clinical interviews also conducted at 3- and 6-months post-intervention. The study is the first to deliver a virtual PPD preventive intervention to immigrant Latinas and to evaluate its impact. Given its virtual delivery modality, MB-VG can be easily replicated and scaled to other family support programs and settings serving immigrant Latinas. If effective and implemented broadly, more immigrant Latinas will receive mental health services and fewer will suffer the negative consequences associated with PPD.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:16+
Sex:Female
300 Participants Needed
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ALTO-100 for Bipolar Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to assess antidepressant efficacy differences between ALTO-100 and placebo during the Double-Blind period in patients with bipolar disorder I or II with current major depressive episode, when used adjunctively to a mood stabilizer, related to patient characteristics. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and efficacy will be assessed in a subsequent open label treatment period.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 70
Sex:All
200 Participants Needed
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Nicotine Patch for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
Background: Nicotine dependence leads to about 480,000 deaths every year in the United States. People with major depressive disorder (MDD) are twice as likely to use nicotine compared to the general population. They have greater withdrawal symptoms and are more likely to relapse after quitting compared with smokers without MDD. More research is needed on how nicotine affects brain function in those with MDD. Objective: To understand how nicotine affects symptoms of depression and related brain function. Eligibility: People aged 18 to 60 years, at the time of consent, with and without MDD who do not smoke cigarettes or use other nicotine products. Design: Participants will have 2 or 3 study visits over 1 year. Participants will have 2 MRI scans no less than 4 days apart. Each scan visit will last 5 to 7 hours. At each scan, they will have urine and breath tests to screen for recent use of alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs. Before each scan, they will take 1 of 2 medications: nicotine or placebo. Participants will receive each medication once. They will not know which medication they are receiving at each scan. For each MRI scan, they will lie on a table that slides into a cylinder. Sometimes they will be asked to lie still. Sometimes they will complete tasks on a computer. Tasks may include identifying colors or playing games to win money. Each scan will take about 2 hours. Participants will answer questions about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors before and after each scan. They will have a blood test after each scan.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60
Sex:All
420 Participants Needed
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

Baltimore, Maryland
This study evaluates the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including depression and cognitive symptoms. Participants are randomized to receive active or sham tDCS for 30 minutes over 10 treatment sessions.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 95
Sex:All
80 Participants Needed
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Mindfulness or Exercise for Mental Health

Baltimore, Maryland
The investigators will be randomizing 150 college student participants with high levels of social media use into either a 1) control condition (no intervention), a 2) mindfulness meditation cognitive intervention, or 3) a social media reduction + exercise replacement intervention. Participants complete intervention activities daily for one week. The investigators will collect self-report and behavioral measures of social media use and related psychological constructs at three time points: baseline, immediately after the intervention period, and one-week after the intervention period.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
150 Participants Needed
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Group Exercise for Psychiatric Hospitalization

Baltimore, Maryland
More research is needed to elucidate the impacts of physical activity interventions on short- and long-term activity and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in psychiatric inpatients and to support its advantageousness when compared to current standards of care. To investigate the impact of regular exercise on activity level, NPS, and sleep in an inpatient psychiatry unit, the investigators propose a placebo-controlled study with measures of activity, mood, anxiety, energy, and sleep as primary outcomes in 50 psychiatric inpatients at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Given the challenges of maintaining blinded assignment to treatment arm, the investigators will compare patients during two time periods (3 months each): the first is treatment as usual (TAU), the second adds exercise intervention (EXI).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
60 Participants Needed
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Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression After Respiratory Failure

Baltimore, Maryland
More and more people are surviving after receiving life support for respiratory failure in the intensive care unit, but these patients often experience problems with depression and physical functioning that lead to reduced quality of life. There is a lack of treatment for these patients, with past research suggesting that treatment may be more successful if mental and physical health are addressed at the same time. This research evaluates whether a therapy delivered via telephone and home visits, combining treatment for depression and physical rehabilitation, is feasible and might help patients recover.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 100
Sex:All
54 Participants Needed
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CAPABLE Program for Kidney Failure

Baltimore, Maryland
The purpose of this mixed methods study is to adapt CAPABLE as CAPABLE Transplant to accomplish two things: 1) To resolve barriers to being classified as active on the Kidney Transplant (KT) waitlist and 2) as a surgical prehabilitation intervention targeting the pre-frail/ frail KT waitlist population. It consists of two phases- an open label pilot and a randomized waitlist control trial.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:All
33 Participants Needed
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Whole Health Intervention for PTSD

Baltimore, Colorado
This trial tests Omnis Salutis, a program for recent veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. The program helps veterans set and share their health goals with doctors and support systems to improve their well-being.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
238 Participants Needed
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Psilocybin for Depression

Baltimore, Maryland
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of psilocybin (25 mg) administered under supportive conditions to adult participants with severe TRD, in improving depressive symptoms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
27 Participants Needed
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Wellness Program for Trauma

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial involves women in emergency shelters attending group sessions to practice mindfulness and learn about health. The goal is to reduce their stress and help them manage long-term health issues.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:Female
40 Participants Needed
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THC-Based Medication for Agitation in Alzheimer's

Baltimore, Maryland
This trial tests a natural THC-based medicine called IGC-AD1, given in small doses regularly. It targets people aged 60 and above with Alzheimer's-related dementia who have been experiencing agitation. The THC in the medicine helps reduce agitation by interacting with brain signals. The most recent trial reported significant improvement in agitation using nabilone.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:60+
Sex:All
164 Participants Needed
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Probiotics for Bipolar Disorder

Towson, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking a probiotic supplement versus a placebo will reduce relapse and improve the clinical course among participants who have been hospitalized for bipolar depression.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
80 Participants Needed
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression

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
Age:18+
Sex:All
6800 Participants Needed
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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.
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Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 64
Sex:All
660 Participants Needed
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ALTO-203 for Depression

Pikesville, Maryland
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the pharmacodynamic effects of ALTO-203 in patients with MDD in a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-dose crossover treatment period. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and PK will be assessed in a subsequent randomized placebo-controlled multi-dose parallel-group treatment period of 28 days. Participants will complete subjective response questionnaires and perform cognitive tasks during the single-dose period, in which participants will receive ALTO-203 25 μg and 75 μg, as well as placebo. During the multiple-dose period, participants will receive either ALTO-203 25 μg, 75 μg , or placebo. Safety will be assessed over the single dose and 28-day multiple dose periods.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:25 - 64
Sex:All
60 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 Engagement Navigator Service for Depression, Pramipexole vs Escitalopram for Depression in HIV and Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Type 1 Diabetes 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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