Depression clinical trials

6,771 studies are looking for volunteers right now. Search near you to see which are close by and who can take part.

Or see all depression studies in TrialFinder. Live data from ClinicalTrials.gov, updated daily.

At a glance

Recruiting now
With U.S. sites
of 3,000 checked
Accept healthy volunteers
630
of 3,000 checked

Where the studies are

U.S. states with the most recruiting depression studies. A study counts once in each state where it has a site.

  1. California188
  2. New York152
  3. Texas146
  4. Massachusetts142
  5. Pennsylvania118
  6. Florida112
  7. Ohio89
  8. Georgia86
  9. Maryland84
  10. North Carolina82
  11. Illinois78
  12. Washington69

Also in China (301), France (249), Canada (228), Spain (129), Italy (128), United Kingdom (115), Germany (112), Turkey (Türkiye) (112).

Types of study

Phases 1 to 4 test medicines, from first safety checks to long-term follow-up after approval. Trials of devices and programs have no phase. Observational studies give no study treatment.

  • Early phase 119
  • Phase 140
  • Phase 1 / Phase 232
  • Phase 2188
  • Phase 2 / Phase 326
  • Phase 3118
  • Phase 487
  • No phase (devices, programs)1,923
  • Observational567

There are more than 3,000 recruiting studies, so the location and study-type counts cover the 3,000 most relevant.

Recently updated studies

Recruiting depression studies whose listing changed most recently. Open one in TrialFinder to check if you might qualify.

Worth knowing

  • Taking part is your choice, and you can stop at any time.
  • Each study has rules about who can join. The study team checks them with you before you start.
  • Talk to your doctor about whether a study is a good fit for you.