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Filter by:This study is being done to test the feasibility of a personalized nutrition eating plan in adolescents with depression. Evidence suggests that dietary quality may affect an individual's mood. A healthy diet includes vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, as well as minimally processed whole grains, legumes, and moderate amounts of lean meat, fish, and dairy. The investigators will examine the feasibility of a personalized nutrition eating plan for children and youth with depression. Previous research has shown that it helps improve depressive symptoms in adults, but it is not clear if the same is true for children and youth.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test problem solving therapy (PST) in older adults who are undergoing major surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: • What is the feasibility and acceptability of delivering PST to older surgical patients with depressive symptoms or report lacking social support in the pre-operative and post-operative setting?
Research has demonstrated that psychedelic compounds possess significant therapeutic potential for a variety of disorders, including depression. Despite these findings, the underlying mechanisms driving the therapeutic efficacy of psychedelics remain elusive. Furthermore, there exists a debate over the contribution of the subjective psychedelic experience to their therapeutic benefits. In this study, virtual reality (VR) is utilized as a tool to replicate the subjective experiences induced by psychedelics, aiming to explore their impact on depressive symptoms within a clinical sample. The primary objective of this research is to examine the influence of psychedelic-like phenomenology, as simulated through VR, on depressive symptoms. The study is structured into two distinct arms: the experimental condition features 'Psyrreal,' a VR experience designed to emulate psychedelic effects and the control condition which includes 'Routine Realms,' an analogous VR experience devoid of psychedelic elements. A third waiting list condition may be included, dependent on the availability of sufficient participants and resources. Additionally, the study seeks to identify and analyze various potential mediators that might underpin the therapeutic outcomes observed.
This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench Intervention is a counseling intervention for depression and engagement in HIV care.
This study tests a single-session intervention (SSI) targeting risk factors for depression and eating disorders among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents. Youth ages 13-17 who identify as sexual or gender minorities will be randomized to the intervention condition (Project Body Neutrality SSI) or a control (supportive therapy SSI). Participants will complete questionnaires before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3-months after completing the intervention so that the study team can investigate if Project Body Neutrality leads to reductions in depression and eating disorder symptoms compared to the control.
This trial aims to investigate the effect of twice-daily 15 mA transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) through three conductive electrodes attached to the scalp in subjects with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Two hundred adult subjects with TRD will be included in this randomized, double-blind, parallelized, multi-centre study. The primary outcome is the change of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) after four weeks of tACS.
Young people with depression, especially those of underserved minority groups, avoid treatment due to stigma and discrimination. Social contact is a form of interpersonal contact with members of the stigmatized group and the most effective type of intervention for improvement in stigma-related knowledge and attitudes. In a prior study, the investigators developed short video interventions to reduce stigma and increase treatment seeking among people with depression. The videos vary by protagonist race/ethnicity (Latinx, non-Latinx Black, non-Latinx White) who share their experiences with depression, challenges, and recovery process. The investigators would like to test the efficacy of these videos using Prolific (a crowdsourcing platform). Specifically, the investigators are interested in conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of these videos as compared to a vignette control condition on reducing self-stigma and increasing help-seeking intentions and behavior at baseline, post, and 30 day follow-up among youth with depressive symptom scores on the PHQ-9≥ 5.
This study was designed to determine the feasibility of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) that involved treating depression among participants with an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. It is expected that treating depression through non-pharmacological means will impact heart rate variability, a proximal measure of CVD risk.
This study aims to address the following research questions: Evaluate the effectiveness of an Interactive Mental Wellness (I-AM-WELL) program on final year nursing students' anxiety, depression, stress, resilience, practice readiness, physical activity and eating behaviours. Explore final year nursing students' experiences and perception of the I-AM-WELL program. Participants will be invited to participate in an asynchronous online I-AM-WELL program
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of lactate (a natural substance) in combination with standard antidepressant treatment, in patients hospitalized for a major depressive episode. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - does lactate diminishes depression severity when administered in combination with antidepressant ? - is it feasible to test lactate treatment in a large-scale clinical trial ? Participants will receive lactate intravenously daily (20 min infusion) for 5 days during hospitalisation (together with the standard antidepressant treatment). Researchers will compare with a group receiving a placebo instead of lactate to see if lactate has antidepressant effects.