Welcome to the Depression Studies Page
Are you currently depressed? Are you between 18-65 years of age? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers develop a new method to evaluate behaviors during psychotherapy sessions by using computer learning. The research study involves 8 sessions of psychotherapy offered at no cost over a 10 week period. Compensation provided.
Do you have depression or bipolar disorder? Are you 18-45 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how the brain functions in people with mood disorders. Compensation provided.
Have you been diagnosed with depression and are you currently depressed? Are you between the ages of 18-55? You may be able to participate in a research study designed to help understand the brain mechanisms involved in depression. Compensation provided.
Are you between the ages of 55-80 and experiencing symptoms of depression? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help understand why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, while others do not. Compensation provided.
Are you age 50 or older? Do you often worry, or feel increasingly stressed, anxious, or depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help explore changes in the brain that occur when people worry about everyday things. Compensation and parking provided.
Have you had recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors? Are you 18-30 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about brain activity in people with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Compensation is provided.
Are you currently depressed but have never had suicidal thoughts? Are you 18-45 years old and right-handed? If so, you may be eligible to help researchers gather scientific information about how the brain works during completion of decision making tasks. Involves a screening visit, and 2 study visits. Compensation is provided.
Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.
Are you a male aged 18-25 years old who is depressed or anxious? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help better understand how the brain works in people who are depressed or anxious. Study includes psychiatric interviews, questionnaires, and fMRI scanning. Compensation is provided.
Are you 18 years of age and have you been diagnosed with a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers use smartphone technology to identify short-term predictors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among high-risk adolescents. Must use a smartphone. Compensation provided.
Are you 18 years of age and currently depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if an intervention that targets the sleep-wake cycle is a safe and effective approach for improving depression symptoms. The intervention used in this study is not invasive and does not involve medications. Compensation provided.
Are you age 60 or older and currently experiencing symptoms of depression? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study designed to help learn more about brain function during treatment with antidepressant medication. Compensation and parking provided.
Are you ages 55-60 and have you been diagnosed with depression? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, while others do not. This is NOT a treatment study. Involves 3.5-7 hours of your time over 2-3 sessions, and includes an fMRI scan. Compensation provided.
Are you age 18-60 years old? Do you often feel down, low, or depressed? Do you have a low or poor opinion of yourself? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help find out if an investigational drug combined with brain training can improve depression symptoms. Compensation provided.
You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.
Are you 60 years of age or older and currently depressed? Are you taking an antidepressant, but not feeling any better? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out which antidepressants are the safest and most effective for older adults with difficult to treat depression. Compensation provided.
Do you have constant negative thoughts, and have difficulty in focusing on more pleasant things? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study that is using sensory stimulation to retrain your thinking styles. Eligible participants are ages 18-65 years old and are in current treatment with a licensed mental health provider. Study involves 6 in-person visits. Compensation provided.
Are you an adult age 18-26 who is currently experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or has in the past? If so, you may be able to help researchers build an online peer support community for depressed and anxious young adults. This study is done entirely online.
