# Depression

Depression is a mental disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Boehringer Ingelheim is focusing its research efforts in depression to find potential new treatments for patients and their specific circumstances.

### Why today’s depression trials demand smart new approaches

Dr. Vikas Mohan Sharma discusses the unmet needs in major depressive disorder and the new changes digital technology is bringing to research

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### Introducing Decentralized Clinical Trials

Learn how the decentralized trial approach utilizes digital technology to make research more accessible to patients

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