Depression clinical trials near Halifax

Optimized Predictive Treatment In Medications for Unipolar Major Depression (OPTIMUM-D)

Recruiting nowPhase 410 sites

This is a study that will test a predictive biomarker algorithm based on results from a previous study. The goal of this study is to integrate clinical, imaging, EEG, and molecular data across 8 sites to predict treatment outcome for patien…

Predictors of Relapse in Major Depressive Disorder (PERFORM-D)

Recruiting now8 sites

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition involving recurring periods of depression. One of the major challenges faced by people with MDD is that the episodes of depression tend to recur even after they are successfully treated.…

Personalized Indications for CBT and Antidepressants in Treating Depression

Recruiting nowPhase 41 site

Depression currently affects close to 2 million Canadians and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Pharmacological treatments (antidepressant medication) and psychological treatments such as cognitive-behavioural therapy are availa…

Treatment Interrupts Depression Early

Recruiting nowPhase 22 sites

The TIDE project aims to establish personal indicators for initial treatment choice for youth with first episode depression. Specifically, 100 adolescents and young adults (age 12 to 25) with untreated major depressive disorder of recent on…

Skills for Wellness

Recruiting now2 sites

Severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and mood disorders typically develops at a young age and can cause life-long disability. Currently available treatments cannot cure severe mental illness. This makes it important to find ways to p…

Genetic Counselling in the Prevention of Mental Health Consequences of Cannabis Use

Recruiting now1 site

Severe mental illness (SMI) refers to the most burdensome psychiatric conditions. The need to pre-empt the onset of SMI is pressing because once SMI develops, quality of life is poor and available treatments have limited efficacy. Most risk…

The Impact of Coach-guided Risk Communication on the Risk of Major Depression

Recruiting now1 site

Depression is a highly prevalent and disabling mental health problem. One way of preventing depression is to stop it before it happens through effective self-management. Working with potential users, a coach-guided, personalized depression …

Feedback to Improve Depression Outcomes

Recruiting now1 site

Depression is a leading cause of burden in Canada and globally. Although more people now seek and receive treatment for depression, there are still many who do not respond well to treatments. New and low-cost options are needed to improve t…

rTMS With and Without Text4Support for the Treatment of Resistant Depression.

Recruiting now2 sites

This study is a multicenter prospective, parallel design, two-arm, rater-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions. In the first condition, treatment consists of rTM…

An Innovative Master Platform for Clinical Trials in Mood Disorders

Recruiting now9 sites

Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder affect over 350 million people around the world. While several effective treatments exist, it is often difficult to match the right treatment to an individual person. Repeated efforts t…

Common questions

How do I find a depression clinical trial near me in Canada?

Use Beacon's free search: enter "depression", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.

Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.