The state of California currently has 63 active clinical trials seeking participants for Depression research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento.
Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women
Recruiting
The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? 2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? 3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: * do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 2... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 46 years
Trial Updated:
04/17/2025
Locations: San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Conditions: Pregnancy Related, Mental Health Issue, Discrimination, Racial, Stress, Depression
Pramipexole to Enhance Social Connections
Recruiting
This study seeks to understand if the medication pramipexole improves social connectedness and functioning in adults (ages 18-50) who experience anxiety or depression. The study plans to enroll 108 participants total across two sites (University of California San Diego and New York State Psychiatric Institute). Pramipexole will be given in a 6-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Social reward processing will be assessed using measures of brain function (fMRI), behavior, and... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Social Disconnection
Filipino Family Health Initiative 1.0
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of an online parenting program on Filipino parents living in California. The main aims are to: * Test the effectiveness of the online Incredible Years® model of parent training and its impact on primary outcomes. * Determine the impact of intervention engagement (i.e., higher attendance) on parenting practices and child behavior outcomes. * Describe Intervention delivery and its online implementation in real-world community settings.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
8 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/12/2025
Locations: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, California
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Parenting
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of VLS-01 Buccal Film, Compared to Placebo in Patients With Treatment Resistant Depression (ELUMINA)
Recruiting
This Phase 2 study (protocol number VLS-01-203) will determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of short-term treatment with a VLS-01 transmucosal buccal film (VLS-01-BU) in patients with treatment resistant Major Depressive disorder (TRD) and will characterize the onset and durability of antidepressant effects of VLS-01-BU versus placebo.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/11/2025
Locations: Collaborative Neuroscience Research, LLC, Los Alamitos, California
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression
Primary Care-based Study of an Online Workshop for Family Caregivers of PLWD
Recruiting
Many family and friend caregivers of persons living with dementia experience depression, stress, and other adverse health consequences due to the responsibilities of their caregiving role. These caregivers express a desire for education and support. The overarching goal of this project is to improve education and support for caregivers of persons living with dementia so that they can take better care of themselves and also their person living with dementia. Building Better Caregivers workshop i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/07/2025
Locations: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Conditions: Family Caregivers, Dementia, Self-management, Depression, Internet-based Intervention
Establishing a Dose-response Relationship With Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Recruiting
This study evaluates an accelerated schedule of theta-burst stimulation using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device for treatment-resistant depression. In a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled fashion, half the participants will receive accelerated theta-burst stimulation while half will receive sham treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/01/2025
Locations: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression
Treatment ResistAnt Depression Subcallosal CingulatE Network DBS (TRANSCEND)
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bilateral stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate white matter (SCCwm) using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an adjunctive treatment of non-psychotic unipolar Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: USC University Hospital, Los Angeles, California +2 locations
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression
Probiotic Administration for Adolescent Depression
Recruiting
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.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 15 years and 24 years
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: UCSF, San Francisco, California
Conditions: Depression
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Two Administrations of COMP360 in Participants With TRD
Recruiting
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of two administrations of COMP360 in participants with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/27/2025
Locations: Clinical Innovations, Inc., Bellflower, California +5 locations
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression
Chronobiological Basis of Menopausal Depression: Correcting Misaligned Circadian Rhythms With Sleep and Light Interventions
Recruiting
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 m... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/27/2025
Locations: University of California San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, San Diego, California
Conditions: Depression, Depression During the Menopausal Transition, Menopausal Depression
Evaluating Process of Change in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression
Recruiting
This study will compare two psychological treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD): cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Both treatments are well-studied and supported by evidence as effective options for people experiencing depression. These treatments will be delivered in an online group format via Zoom. The study will enroll up to 100 participants with depression. Half of the participants will receive online group CBT and half will receive onl... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/25/2025
Locations: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Depression
Meditation Accelerated Brain Stimulation for Depression
Recruiting
Repetitive Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved treatment for depression that involves brief magnetic stimulation pulses on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) brain region. The ultimate goal of this treatment is to increase excitability and long-term plasticity in DLPFC, a brain region shown to be hypo-active in depression. Unfortunately, rTMS only has low to moderate efficacy; remission rates for patients range from \~15-30% in large randomized controlled trials.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/24/2025
Locations: Neuromodulation Clinic Veterans Affairs San Diego, San Diego, California +1 locations
Conditions: Depression