View clinical trials related to Depressive Disorder.
Filter by:A form of depression called 'dopamine-sensitive anergic-anhedonic syndrome is usually resistant to standard therapies (TRAD). On the other hand, they respond to dopaminergic approaches for which recommendations have been developed: DATA ('Dopaminergic Antidepressant Therapy Algorithm'). These are two stages starting with non-selective monoamineoxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or dopamine D2 receptor agonists (D2RAG) in 'monotherapy' (DATA1) and proposing to combine them in the event of a partial response (DATA2). The effectiveness of this approach in the management of TRAD has not yet been evaluated in routine care. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness in routine care of the DATA recommendations in the management of TRAD presenting to a specialized consultation for resistant depression (short and long-term results).
Depression is highly comorbid with HIV/ AIDS and is associated with worse poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and potentially to long-term immune functioning. Cognitive behavioral therapy may solve these problem.
To investigate the intervention effect of high definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) assisted Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for depressive disorder.
Globally, it's estimated that around 300 million people are affected by depressive illness, and even with access to modern mental health care, long-term recovery is uncommon. Recently, there has been increasing interest in a promising intervention: the ketogenic diet. This diet restricts carbohydrate intake, promoting the breakdown of fats into circulating ketone bodies, which can act as an additional energy source for the brain, potentially reducing its reliance on glucose. While various sources of evidence suggest the potential benefits of the ketogenic diet for individuals with depression, robust clinical studies on its efficacy in depressed patients are lacking. Our goal is to conduct an eight-week, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial to investigate the therapeutic effects of a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet compared to an active comparator diet in individuals with depression.
This observational study aims to analyze the results of comprehensive geriatric assessment and to monitor the development of functional status in geriatric kidney transplant candidates and recipients.
The goal of this naturalistic, open label, single arm intervention study is to investigate the effects of Esketamine in treating depression.The main aims to answer are: - to investigate whether Esketamine is effective when added to ongoing antidepressant treatment - to identify patient characteristics that will determine a therapeutic response to Esketamine in real-world practice Participants will: - attend the clinic for supervised self-administration of intranasal Esketamine treatment - be observed for 2 hours following Esketamine administration including blood pressure monitoring - be asked to complete a battery of questionnaires - be reimbursed for travel expenses
Clinical studies, with a distinct focus on treatment resistant depression, play a crucial role in evaluating the safety and effectiveness of novel treatments. These trials serve as instrumental means to determine whether new medications surpass conventional therapies, providing substantial evidence for their broader adoption. The primary objective is to meticulously scrutinize trial completion rates and voluntary withdrawals within this specific patient group.
The patients with depression were observed and followed up to evaluate the changes of symptoms and cognitive function in patients with depression at different time points before and after drug treatment. At the same time, immunometabolism indicators in serum, urine and stool were detected to screen out immunoinflammatory markers related to cognitive function and treatment response in patients with depression, hoping to provide a new strategy for optimal treatment of depression.
The study evaluate the effect of 10 neurofeedback sessions on the residual symptoms of depressive patients in partial remission.
150 patients with moderate to severe depression, recently discharged from a psychiatric ward and now recieving treatment at an outpatient unit at Mental Health Center Copenhagen, will be randomised in to two groups. A treatment ad usual (TAU) group and an Advance-group. The Advance-group will receive a psychotherapeutic intervention focusing on advancing sleep timing to improve depression.