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Mood disorders are one of the greatest causes of disability in the community. Both major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder usually start during adolescence and early adulthood, and frequently recur, causing suffering and disability over a large part of the lifespan. Our firstline treatments for mood disorders – psychotherapy and medication – are helpful for many patients, but many do not get the help from them they need. Our research seeks to find new treatments, and new treatment approaches, for mood disorders. We are studying new treatments in clinical trials, and using functional MRI to understand how they work, and which patients they help. We are also using functional MRI to help us better understand the disorders themselves.

If your current antidepressant medication is not adequately improving symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD), ...
29/09/2026

If your current antidepressant medication is not adequately improving symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD), you may be eligible for the AMPA-VEGA 1 study.

For more information, contact the study team:
[email protected]

If your current antidepressant medication is not adequately improving symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD), ...
03/07/2026

If your current antidepressant medication is not adequately improving symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD), you may be eligible for the AMPA-VEGA 1 STUDY.

Tired of hiding your depression? If your current antidepressant medication(s) is/are not adequately improving symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD), you may be eligible for the AMPA-VEGA 1 STUDY. This study is researching an investigational medication to see if it is safe and whether it i...

Modern research has shown that psychedelic drugs may treat mental health conditions, such as depression.The investigatio...
10/03/2026

Modern research has shown that psychedelic drugs may treat mental health conditions, such as depression.

The investigational drug will cause temporary psychedelic effects and may offer a short-term treatment plan for TRD (Treatment Resistant Depression) as it is thought to improve depression symptoms.

While there is no guarantee that participants will benefit from receiving the investigational drug, participants’ mental and physical health will be closely monitored while they are in the Elumina study.

To learn more about the Elumina study or to find out if it may be right for you, please contact us:
[email protected]

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Adults with bipolar depression are invited to take part in a university-led research study.Learn more: tinyurl.com/theki...
15/10/2025

Adults with bipolar depression are invited to take part in a university-led research study.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/thekitetrial

Research projects currently recruiting for mood disorders can be viewed here:
12/10/2025

Research projects currently recruiting for mood disorders can be viewed here:

The Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic provides adults with severe mood disorders access to novel treatments and innovative research projects.

Contribute to mental health research by considering participation in the Kite trial for bipolar depression. Details via ...
09/10/2025

Contribute to mental health research by considering participation in the Kite trial for bipolar depression. Details via the Kite link in bio.

Join a university-led study exploring a potential new approach for bipolar depression. The Kite trial is now recruiting....
07/10/2025

Join a university-led study exploring a potential new approach for bipolar depression.

The Kite trial is now recruiting. Learn more at: https://redcap.link/dts1v6lk

RMH HREC 2023.084

The University of Melbourne is researching an innovative treatment for individuals experiencing bipolar depression.If yo...
19/09/2025

The University of Melbourne is researching an innovative treatment for individuals experiencing bipolar depression.

If you, or someone you know, are navigating the challenges of bipolar depression and are interested in participating in a clinical trial that offers a novel treatment approach, we invite you to learn more.

For further information, please visit https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-kite-trial or talk to your healthcare provider.

Your involvement in this research could contribute to potential improvements in mental health care for people with bipolar disorder.

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