Depression Trials / Trials in Idaho
4 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Depression in Idaho

4 clinical trials for Depression are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Idaho. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Depression clinical trials in Idaho: what to expect

Depression trials cover new medicines, brain stimulation, talk therapy and digital programs. The busiest area is treatment-resistant depression: studies for people whose current antidepressant has not helped enough, testing rapid-acting medicines, add-on treatments and devices such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. Others compare types of therapy, test app-based programs, or study depression alongside another condition such as chronic pain or heart disease.

In Idaho, recruiting depression studies are concentrated in Ammon, Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls. 2 of the 4 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who depression trials usually look for

Most adult trials require a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a current episode with symptoms above a threshold on a standard questionnaire, and ages 18 to 65. Treatment-resistant trials ask that one or two antidepressants at a proper dose have not worked in the current episode. Common exclusions are bipolar disorder, psychosis, a substance use disorder in the last year and, for safety, a high current suicide risk. Many trials let you continue stable talk therapy.

Some medicine trials add the study drug to the antidepressant you take; others require a supervised taper first. The listing says which.

What taking part involves

Screening is a structured interview with a clinician plus blood work. Medicine trials usually run six to twelve weeks with weekly or fortnightly visits and mood questionnaires, and many include a placebo arm, with close safety monitoring either way; an open-label extension often follows so everyone can receive the active drug. Therapy and app trials run eight to sixteen weeks and compare against usual care. Treatment, visits and tests are free, and most trials pay for time.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether you would taper your current medicine and how that is supervised; the chance of placebo and whether there is an open-label extension; what happens if you feel worse during the study; and whether your own doctor is kept informed. Research records are kept separate from your medical record unless you ask otherwise.

Showing 4 of 4 recruiting Depression trials in Idaho

Brexanolone Lifting Outcomes Of Moms
PHASE3 Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT07822321
This trial is looking for women aged 15 to 45 who are experiencing severe postpartum depression. Participants will take the study drug LPCN 1154A to see if it helps reduce their depressive symptoms and to learn about any side effects.
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A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT03887715
This trial is looking for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Participants will receive either active VNS therapy or a control without stimulation to see how it affects their depression over 12 months.
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Maternal Stress on Human Milk and Infant Outcomes
NA Coeur d'Alene, Idaho NCT04821544
This trial is looking for mothers of newborn infants in the NICU to see if mindfulness training or vitamin D can help reduce their stress and improve their milk. Participants will take part in either the mindfulness program or receive vitamin D supplements over 8 weeks.
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HBOT Effects on First Responders' Cognition and Well-Being
PHASE2 Boise, Idaho NCT07852728
This trial is looking for current or former first responders who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and related symptoms. Participants will receive 40 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and complete some tests before and after treatment.
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Where the Depression studies are in Idaho

Research sites running the most studies
  • Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene1 trial
  • Lipocine Investigational Site, Idaho Falls1 trial
  • Pearl Health Clinic, Ammon1 trial
  • Summit Hyperbarics and Wellness, Boise1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Idaho, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Depression clinical trials in Idaho: common questions

How many Depression clinical trials are recruiting in Idaho?
TrialFinder currently lists 4 recruiting Depression clinical trials with study sites in Idaho. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Depression clinical trials located in Idaho?
Study sites for the Depression trials listed on this page include Coeur d'Alene, Boise. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Depression clinical trial in Idaho?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Depression trials in Idaho also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Depression clinical trial in Idaho?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Depression diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Do I have to stop my antidepressant to join a depression trial?
Not always. Many trials add the study treatment to the antidepressant you already take; others ask for a supervised taper before starting. Each listing states which, and the study doctor manages any change.
Is there a placebo in depression trials?
Most medicine trials include a placebo arm, often with two active participants for every one on placebo, and usually followed by an extension where everyone receives the drug. Therapy, device and app trials generally compare against usual care instead.
Can I join if I am already seeing a therapist?
Usually yes for medicine trials, provided the therapy has been ongoing and stable. Trials of a specific therapy may ask you not to start a second one during the study.
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