Researchers at the MGH Depression Clinical and Research Program are working to advance the understanding and treatment of depression.
Many of our current research studies are actively recruiting patients to team up with us to improve depression care.
Contact our caring, expert staff to explore what options may be best for you, or find available studies now.
Studies
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Alternative treatments
Past research indicates that one session of whole-body hyperthermia (WBH), which involves whole-body heating in a sauna-like environment, can lead to a significant improvement in depressive symptoms.
Psychotherapy
The purpose of this study is to understand how to best treat adults with depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT).
Mental health and technology
Are you currently depressed? Have you recently started treatment with medications or therapy? Do you own a smart phone? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a virtual research study at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
Biological and genetic research
Past research indicates that one session of whole-body hyperthermia (WBH), which involves whole-body heating in a sauna-like environment, can lead to a significant improvement in depressive symptoms.
Are you currently receiving Ketamine infusions at the MGH Intravenous Ketamine Clinic for Depression? You may qualify to be a part of our study!
Medication
The KETAMIND Study aims to examine the effect of ketamine and esketamine treatments in reducing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, and whether improvement continues over the course of 6 months.
Are you currently receiving Ketamine infusions at the MGH Intravenous Ketamine Clinic for Depression? You may qualify to be a part of our study!
Neuroimaging
Are you currently receiving Ketamine infusions at the MGH Intravenous Ketamine Clinic for Depression? You may qualify to be a part of our study!