RecruitingNCT07333027

Lonely in Depression

This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in Germany.

Depression, LonelinessOtherOver 18 Years

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In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is looking at better understand the link between loneliness and depression in the inpatient psychiatric treatment of depression for people with Depression Disorder or Loneliness. 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 hospital, with sites including Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Bezirkskliniken Mittelfranken, Clinic for Psychiatry, Addiction, Psychotherapie and Psychosomatic Medicine in Erlangen. 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, while common reasons not to take part include pregnancy or breastfeeding and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: February 5, 2026

Time commitment: multiple visits or assessments
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Recruiting
Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Sponsor type: Unknown or unclear
Main activity: medication or study treatment
Intervention: Not available
Source: Official registry link

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Public study data

Key study information

Official title: Lonely in Depression
Condition: Depression, Loneliness
Study status: Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Location / country: Germany
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov
External trial ID: NCT07333027

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.

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.

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.

Official title: Lonely in Depression
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Official registry link: Open official registry
External trial ID: NCT07333027

Important

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Lonely in Depression?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment 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 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.

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

This study may involve medication or study treatment, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is multiple visits or assessments. 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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