Active clinical trials for "Depressive Disorder"

The main objective of this study is to characterize a range of brain activation symptoms associated with major depression in peri- and post-menopausal women. Also, assessing brain activation before and after the treatment might help to uncover some mechanisms associated with the pathophysiology of depression and menopause.

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a SSRI, cognitive-bahavioral-therapy and a free choice between SSRI and CBT in a sample of primary care patients suffering from mild to moderate depression. Hypotheses: SSRI is superior to placebo CBT is superior to a non-specific supporting group therapy

The goal of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of the active (S)-enantiomer of citalopram, escitalopram with placebo in the treatment of patients with depressive syndrome complicating Alzheimer's dementia (AD), vascular dementia (VD) or mixed dementia (MD), for 8 weeks of double-blind treatment.

The purpose of the study is to explore to what extent continuing the antidepressant medication citalopram (Celexa), after depression has responded to treatment, helps prevent the return of depressive symptoms in patients with recent traumatic brain injury (TBI).

This study evaluates the relationship between mood changes and hormones in women with postpartum depression (PPD). This is an observational study; volunteers who participate will not receive any new or experimental therapies. PPD is similar to major depression, but develops around the time a woman gives birth. Women with PPD often suffer serious physical and emotional impairments. Controversy exists regarding the role of hormone changes in postpartum depression. This study will examine the role of hormone changes in three groups of women: those who recently gave birth and have mild to moderately severe PDD (Group 1), women who recently gave birth and do not have PDD (Group 2), and those who are currently pregnant and experienced an episode of PDD with a previous birth (Group 3). Participants will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, and blood and urine tests. Upon study entry, they will be interviewed about their moods, behaviors, and medical status during and immediately following their last pregnancy. Some women will be asked to participate in interviews, psychological tests, and blood tests. They will also complete self-rating scales and may be asked to collect samples of their urine. Women in Group 3 will complete self-rating scales for 6 months postpartum. Participants will participate in genetic studies that involve completing a questionnaire and providing a blood sample. If the participant allows, sisters and parents may be asked to provide a blood sample and undergo a psychiatric interview. Participants who meet the criteria for minor depression or major depression that is no greater than moderate severity will be asked to participate in a companion study that will evaluate the effectiveness of estradiol in reducing depression symptoms. ...

The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of veterans with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are being treated with a medication that has current Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) or Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase (PharmGKB) actionable recommendations that have a pharmacogenomic variation that impacts the safety or efficacy of the subject medication.

The teaching platform of the TCM daycare clinics for depression patients will provide a good clinical training environment for the trainees. They can learn how to take care of depression patients by the lectures and the clinical practice experiences in the daycare clinics. They can also learn a holistic approach, a patient-centered healthcare service. This teaching model will strengthen the clinical training of TCM and enhance the international competitiveness of TCM doctors.

This is a single-center, double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group study of bear bile pill, as add-on therapy in MDD patients conducted in Shang Hai Mental Health Center. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of bear bile pill in reducing symptoms of depression in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)patients with inadequate response to current antidepressant therapy. Following a screening period, subjects who meet the entry criteria will be randomized to treated with either placebo or 450mg bear bile pill three times daily for 8 weeks.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It is one of the most common cause of neurological disability in young adults. Depression is a common symptom in MS patients, with lifetime prevalence rates going up to 50%. Depression not only reduces the response to treatment, delays the recovery of neurological function and social ability, but also significantly increases the risk of disability in patients with MS. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive method of brain stimulation that is based on electromagnetic induction. Intermittent theta burst stimulation (TBS), a newer form of rTMS, delivers 600 pulses in just 3 min, versus 37.5 min for conventional rTMS, but it has been shown to produce similar effects in patient with treatment-resistant depression. To observe the effect and safety of iTBS on patients with MS and depression, we design a double-blind, randomized controlled study. Results of this research will inform on the efficiency of the TMS for the treatment of depression in MS patients, which will reduce the risk of disability and improve the quality of life.

Previous studies suggested that most patients with Cardiac Electronic Implantable devices have a perception of describing the lifestyle due to a limitation of daily activities and physical exercise, besides the consequences in the psychological aspects such as anxiety and depression. The MHOL-CEID is a randomized controlled trial that Verifies the effectiveness of the Mobile Health of lifestyle that focuses on aspects of physical functional, psychosocial, and quality of life of patients with Cardiac Electronic Implantable Device.