Early Life Stress and Depression: Molecular and Functional Imaging
Recruiting
Observational Study
Depression
Trauma, Psychological
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.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 32
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Severe childhood adversity accounts for a large portion of psychiatric illness, and an increased risk for major depressive disorder (MDD). For some individuals, childhood adversity has negative psychological and medical consequences; others preserve mental and physical health despite such experiences (they are resilient). In spite of this, little is known about the neurobiological mechanisms relat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Females of all races and ethnic origins
* Ages from 20 to 32
* Right-handed
* Capable of providing written informed consent
* Currently unmedicated. Note that this criterion applies at enrollment only, and subjects will be informed that they can continue to be in the study if …
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