Be a Part of Innovative Depression Treatment 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 Treatment 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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What 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 Treatment Changes.
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, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet
A quiet space for video calls
About 45-50 minutes for each of 4 study visits
No medication changes. No experimental treatments. Just help advance depression research from home.
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Study Overview
Study Duration
Approximately 6-8 weeks total. You'll complete a brief pre-screening, then 4 study visits spaced about every 2 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, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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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 $154 total for completing all visits. You will be compensated for your time. Payment details provided after screening.
You may be a good fit for this study if you:
Depression & Mental Health:
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Formally diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) by a mental health clinician
Current major depressive episode 2-24 months
0-2 prior antidepressant treatment failures
No bipolar disorder
Moderate to severe depression
Depression & Mental Health:
Age 18-64 years old
Live in the United States
Have internet access and your own device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)
Your Commitment:
Willing to sign an informed consent form
Willing to participate in the entirety of the study (complete all 4 virtual visits over 6-8 weeks)
Note: Your eligibility will be initially assessed by your clinician's clinical judgment, then subsequently confirmed through standardized assessments (MINI and IDS-C) during the pre-screening process.
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?
If you're interested in participating, talk to your mental health provider about whether the CANDID study might be right for you. Have questions or want to learn more?
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: 0.4 (May 23, 2025)
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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