Be a Part of Innovative Depression Research
Join the CANDID study exploring how speech and facial expressions relate to depression. This research could help develop new ways to measure and understand depression.
100% Virtual – No Travel, No Medication Changes Required
Help Shape the Future – Contribute to Digital Psychiatry, No Experimental Treatment
Minimal Risk – Observational Study Only
Get Compensated – For Completing Study Visits
Here are a few things to know as you learn more: Taking part in a research study is voluntary and is not part of your regular health care. Before you decide whether or not to participate, please read this information carefully so you know why the study is being done and what it involves. Thank you for taking the time to consider taking part in this study.
About the CANDID Study
CANDID stands for Community Assessment of Novel Digital Instruments in Depression. This observational research study is exploring the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and digital measures—like patterns in speech and facial expressions.
What does that mean?
We're looking at whether the way you speak and recognize emotions could give doctors new ways to understand depression better. We don't yet know if these methods will be helpful.
What makes this study different?
No clinic visits required - everything is done from your home
No investigational drugs or medical treatments
You continue your regular care with your own doctor
Simple online tasks that take about 45-50 minutes per visit
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Why this research matters?
Today, doctors assess depression mainly through conversations and questionnaires. This study explores whether digital biomarkers could give doctors additional ways to understand and track depression over time.
100% Virtual:
No Travel. No Experimental Treatments.
Unlike traditional research studies, CANDID has no physical site locations. You can participate from anywhere in the United States, completing all study activities from the comfort of your home or any place with internet access.
What you need:
A computer or laptop with internet, webcam, and microphone
A quiet space for video calls
About 45–50 minutes for each of 4 study visits, after a brief virtual screening
No experimental treatments. Just help advance depression research from home.
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Study Overview
Study Duration
A brief virtual screening, then 4 study visits over about 6 weeks.
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What You'll Do
Four virtual study visits. All completed online from anywhere with internet access. At each visit (~45-50 minutes). All done on your computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone
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Your Privacy is Protected
Your personal information is coded with a study number and kept confidential. Your identity will not be revealed in any research publications.
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Get Compensated
Up to $200 total for completing all visits. You will be compensated for your time. Payment details provided during screening.
You may be a good fit for this study if you:
Depression & Mental Health:
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Diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) by a mental health clinician
Currently experiencing moderate to severe depression
Current depressive episode started 2 to 24 months ago
Tried 2 to 5 antidepressants during this episode without enough relief
Can continue your current treatment, including antidepressants, TMS, or esketamine (Spravato)
No history of bipolar or psychotic disorders
Demographics and Logistics:
Age 18-64 years old
Live in the United States
Have internet access and your own device (computer or laptop)
Speak, read, and write English
Your Commitment:
Willing to sign an informed consent form
Willing to participate in the entirety of the study (complete a brief virtual screening and all 4 study visits over about 6 weeks)
Note: Your eligibility will be initially assessed by your clinician, then confirmed during a virtual screening that includes standardized assessments (MINI and IDS-C) and a brief review of the antidepressants you’ve tried.
It helps to have a list of the antidepressants you’ve taken, and roughly how long you took each one.
Not sure if you qualify? Your clinician or our study team can help you determine if this study is right for you.
Contact research@osmind.org with any questions.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take the next step?
Talk to your mental health provider, or fill out our short form to see if you may be eligible.
Important Information:
Information in this document may be confidential to the Sponsor. The Sponsor is sharing this information with you for the purpose of inviting you to make an informed decision about participating in the research study. We kindly ask you to consider this sensitive information when discussing details about the research study with people other than your healthcare provider(s), family and friends.
Study Details:
1. Study Name: CANDID: Community Assessment of Novel Digital Instruments in Depression
2. Funded by: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
3. Study Facilitators: Osmind, 3130 20th St Suite 250, San Francisco, CA USA, 94110; Userlytics, 1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1950, Miami, Florida, USA 33131
4. Protocol Version: 0.5 (October, 2026)
For more information about Userlytics' terms of service, visit: https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/terms-of-service-testers/
Contact: research@osmind.org
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