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Depression Clinical Trial in Cambridge, MA

Access cutting-edge depression treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Cambridge. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Cambridge

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Cambridge site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Depression Study in Cambridge

This study will examine how doing heated yoga or non-heated yoga affects depression.

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

adults (18-65 years old)
able to provide consent
are able to read and understand English
PHQ-9 score between 10-20, indicating moderate but not severe depressive symptom severity (27)
Must have filled out the waiver for the community-based yoga studio prior to enrolling in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

have had a bone fracture or joint surgery in the past 6 months
not able to walk freely or without difficulty
have severe heart failure or lung disease
participants endorse an item on the revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) and do not have approval from their treating physician (we will check in with treating physician in the event that participants endorse any item on the PAR-Q+)
participants must have a physician responsible for their medical care
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
no more than 6 yoga classes in the past 6 months
have active suicidal thinking (i.e., PHQ-9 item 9 ≥1 and a positive response to C-SSRS screener items 3, 4, 5, or 6)
report manic symptoms (Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale score ≥ 6 (28))
are on medications that make dehydration more likely (e.g., lithium, antipsychotics, insulin-dependent)
active eating disorders or substance use disorders within the past 12 months
antidepressant or psychiatric medications that are initiated less than 8 weeks or a dose change less than 4 weeks prior to screening visit
psychotherapy that has been initiated within the past 3 months
willingness to keep psychiatric medications and psychotherapy stable throughout the course of the study
psychiatric hospitalization within the past year
diagnosed with any neurological disorders that would impact participation or make participation unsafe
are currently in any active ketamine, ECT, or TMS
are unable to follow the study procedures (e.g., not able to travel to the heated or non-heated yoga studios)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Cambridge?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06094088) has an active research site in Cambridge, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Depression Treatment Options in Cambridge, MA

If you're searching for depression treatment options in Cambridge, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06094088) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Cambridge research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced depression specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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