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Late-Life Depression clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Major depressive disorder: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 Late-Life Depression clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in Taiwan (1), France (1), Italy (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Late-Life Depression clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Targeted tACS for anhedonia in older adults with depression | — | Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality | Recruiting | Jun 10, 2026 |
| L‑serine supplementation and lifestyle factors for brain ageing in older adults with late‑life depression | — | Brescia | Recruiting | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mindfulness and brain stimulation to improve thinking and mood in older adults in Taiwan | — | New Taipei City and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Chronic Anergic Depression: MRI Exploration in Older Adults | — | Strasbourg, Grand Est | Recruiting | Oct 29, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Targeted tACS for anhedonia in older adults with depression
We’re testing personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to see if it improves anhedonia and depressive symptoms in people aged 60 and up with late-life depression.
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L‑serine supplementation and lifestyle factors for brain ageing in older adults with late‑life depression
This trial tests whether taking L‑serine daily for 48 weeks helps thinking, mood, and brain function in people aged 65–85 with late‑life depression.
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Mindfulness and brain stimulation to improve thinking and mood in older adults in Taiwan
This trial will test whether mindfulness programs or noninvasive brain stimulation can improve thinking skills and mood in older adults living in urban and rural Taiwan.
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Chronic Anergic Depression: MRI Exploration in Older Adults
This study tests whether MRI-based brain imaging can help identify a form of late life depression that resists standard antidepressants and may involve the brain's dopaminergic system in people aged 60–89.
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Quick answers
How many Late-Life Depression clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in Taiwan (1 trial), France (1 trial), Italy (1 trial), China (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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