Brain Stimulation for Depression

Brain Stimulation and Decision-making

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 50
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
Emory University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with depression and healthy controls to participate in tasks that study decision-making. It involves undergoing brain stimulation while performing game-like tasks in a lab setting.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking BupropionVareniclineChlorpromazineTheophylline
Rules you out Schizophrenia spectrum disordersBipolar mood disordersSevere substance use disorders

You may be able to join if

  • I am fluent in English.
  • I can provide written consent.
  • I do not currently use drugs.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a history of serious medical illnesses.
  • I have had a head injury that caused loss of consciousness.
  • I currently use tobacco products.
  • I have a history of drug abuse.
  • I have epilepsy or a family history of epilepsy.
  • I score above 3 on a suicide risk assessment.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Decision-making is an important process that is frequently shown to be impaired in patients with depression. While a number of preclinical and clinical studies have identified key regions involved in this process, it remains unclear exactly how these regions are influencing choice behavior especially when choices become more challenging. The goal of this project is to understand how these regions,…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Provides written informed consent * Fluent English speaker * Absence of current drug use as assessed by subject history and/or urine drug screen Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or currently breastfeeding women or any woman of childbearing potential who is seeking to become pr…
Contacts

Michael Treadway, PhD

404 727-3166

tread.lab.cbid@emory.edu

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