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RecruitingNCT04877977

Long-term Observation of Participants With Mood Disorders

This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in the United States.

DepressionOtherFrom 18 Years to 99 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This observational study is following people with Depression or Suicide Risk to understand outcomes over time. Participants mainly provide questionnaire, assessment, or follow-up information rather than receiving a new study treatment. This study may not offer a new treatment, and its main value is helping researchers learn from follow-up information that may improve future care.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a clinic, with sites including National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
Depression; Suicide Risk
Study status
Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Location / country
United States
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Important

Not medical advice

Information from public sources. Are you the study sponsor? Contact us to update this page: hi@hopestage.com

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Sponsor type
Government agency
Main activity
observational follow-up
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Long-term Observation of Participants With Mood Disorders?

This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a government agency. The National Institute of Mental Health is a U.S. federal research agency focused on mental health research. The sponsor is based in the United States. Sponsor website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov. You can verify the sponsor and study responsibility in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve observational follow-up, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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