Clinical Trials for Depression
Major depressive disorder affects one in five adults at some point in their lives. Trials are exploring novel antidepressants, psychotherapy protocols, TMS, and ketamine-based treatments.
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Search thousands of actively recruiting Depression studies filtered by your location, age, and eligibility — updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Search Depression Trials →Common Questions
How do I find a Depression clinical trial near me?
Use TrialFinder to search by condition and enter your city or zip code. Results are filtered by distance so you can see trials recruiting at sites close to you.
What phases of Depression trials are available?
Trials span Phase 1 (safety), Phase 2 (efficacy), Phase 3 (comparison to standard care), and Phase 4 (post-approval). You can filter by phase in TrialFinder.
Is it safe to participate in a clinical trial?
All clinical trials are reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety. You can withdraw from a trial at any time without penalty.
Are there costs to join a trial?
Most trials provide the experimental treatment at no cost. Some may even compensate participants for time and travel. Ask the study coordinator for details.