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Meditative Neurofeedback for Depression

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests meditation with neurofeedback for depressed mood. Neurofeedback gives people feedback about their brain activity. The study is for people with moderate depression.

The goal of this study is to test a meditative neurofeedback intervention for depressed mood.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have moderate depression based on the PHQ-9, a questionnaire about depression symptoms.

Who can't join

  • Currently misuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs.
  • Have a psychotic disorder, which can make it hard to tell what is real.
  • Have bipolar disorder, which causes major shifts in mood and energy.
  • Are showing suicidal behavior that poses an immediate danger.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * moderate depression per PHQ9 symptom ratings Exclusion Criteria: * active substance abuse/dependence * psychotic disorders * bipolar disorder * displaying acutely suicidal behaviors

Study sites (1)

CA