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Welcome to the Mental Health Trials search page.

Here we aim to provide a centralised location for the public, including people with lived experience in mental health and their carers, researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders to access information about planned, recruiting, and completed mental health clinical trials.

We welcome applications for all Mental Health Trials! If you would like your trial listed on the MAGNET website, please email: magnet@deakin.edu.au

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  • Search Mental Health Trials by short name, study title, ANCTR and MAGNET number

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Hearts & Minds

SET UP STAGE CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Metformin and Atorvastatin in Major Depression: The Hearts and Minds Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial

The research project aims to test if two medications – atorvastatin or metformin – may help to reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life. Atorvastatin is a medication to treat high cholesterol and metformin XR is a medication to treat diabetes.  There is evidence that both medications might also reduce depression symptoms.
Recruiting locations: SA, TAS, VIC
Topics: Major Depression Trial Type: MAGNET Signature Trial
ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12623000611628 MAGNET Number: Sig. Trial Email: hm2@deakin.edu.au

Kite

SET UP STAGE CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The Kite Trial: Examining the Effectiveness of Low Dose Ketamine for Depression in Bipolar Disorder

Evidence suggests that low dose ketamine is an effective treatment for unipolar depression. Kite is a randomised controlled trial investigating whether low dose ketamine is an effective treatment for bipolar depression. Participants will be randomised to receive six doses of either ketamine or midazolam (an active control medication).
Recruiting locations: NSW, SA, VIC
Topics: Bipolar Disorder Trial Type: MAGNET Signature Trial
ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12624000789561 MAGNET Number: Sig. Trial Email: kite-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

HeLiPaD

CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The HeLiPaD Trial: Brief Online Workplace Training Program to Support Help-Seeking for Mental Ill-Health.

The HeLiPaD trial is testing a brief online educational program for supporting mental health in workplaces. The program was co-designed by a stakeholder group. We are recruiting workplaces to participate in a cluster randomised controlled trial to test whether the program improves help seeking and reduces stigma.
Recruiting locations: * Online (Australia wide), ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Topics: Help Seeking, Internet, Mental Health, Workplace Trial Type: MAGNET Signature Trial
ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12623000270617 MAGNET Number: Sig. Trial Email: helipad@anu.edu.au

HARMON-E

CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The HARMON-E Trial: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Lifestyle Therapy Program Versus Psychological Care for Managing Mood Disorders

The HARMON-E trial is comparing the effects of two different group-based therapies for mental health. Participants with depression or bipolar disorder will be randomly placed into one of two groups to receive sessions from either allied health professionals, or registered psychologists.
Recruiting locations: * Online (Australia wide), ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Topics: Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotherapy, Lifestyle Trial Type: MAGNET Signature Trial
ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12622001026718 MAGNET Number: Sig. Trial Email: harmone@deakin.edu.au