Exploring Childhood Stress and Depression

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.
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At a Glance
Age
20 – 32
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
160 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mclean Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 20 to 32 who have experienced childhood adversity. Participants will undergo various brain imaging tests to study effects on depression and resilience.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a female aged 20 to 32.
  • I can provide written consent.
  • I am right-handed.
  • I have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
  • I speak and write in English fluently.
  • I do not have a first-degree relative with a psychotic disorder.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have thoughts of suicide.
  • I am pregnant or have a positive pregnancy test.
  • I have metal implants that can't be removed.
  • I have claustrophobia or severe anxiety affecting my participation.
  • I have had any recreational drug use recently.
  • I have a serious or unstable medical illness.
  • I have a history of significant head injury or concussion.
  • I have a past or current diagnosis of a severe mental disorder.

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
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 …
Contacts

Aliza Brown

617-855-2589

abrown98@mclean.harvard.edu

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Emma Palermo

617-855-4412

ehpalermo@mclean.harvard.edu

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