The state of Massachusetts currently has 38 active clinical trials seeking participants for Depression research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Burlington.
PEERS Plus mHealth Enhanced Peer Support
Recruiting
The goal of this intervention study is to design and learn whether peer support that is delivered through video chats and texting can decrease depression among older adults. Participants will be assigned to a peer support program where they will receive 8 video chats with a peer mentor who provide social support and supportive texts over 8 weeks.
Gender:
All
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/03/2022
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Depression in Old Age
Neuroimaging Sleep and Mood in Depression
Recruiting
This study will investigate how sleep and mood are related in patients with depression and in healthy controls. It will use MRI-based measures of brain function to determine how neural systems are modulated by sleep and sleep deprivation, and its links to mood in depression.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/26/2022
Locations: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Major Depression