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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
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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…
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 related to childhood adversity, especially oxidative stress abnormalities in the brain. To fill this gap, this study combines functional, structural, and molecular imaging approaches to examine the role of oxidative stress abnormalities related to childhood adversity.
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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 …
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 they begin a new medication after enrollment.
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Absence of first-degree relatives with a history of a psychotic disorder or psychotic symptoms; (adopted individuals are eligible to participate but we will probe about family history in case such information is available to the adopted subject)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with suicidal ideation where continued study participation is deemed unsafe by the study clinician (these participants will be immediately referred to appropriate clinical treatment)
* Pregnant women, or women of childbearing potential who have a positive result on a urine pregnancy test
* Failure to meet MRI safety requirements including but not limited to any metal implants or prostheses that cannot be removed, or exposure to shrapnel
* Claustrophobia or severe anxiety that might impact participation in neuroimaging
* Injury or movement disorder that may make it difficult to lie still in the scanner
* Any current recreational/illicit drug use as assessed by a urine drug test (covering cocaine, cannabinoids, opiates, amphetamines, methamphetamines, phencyclidine, MDMA, benzodiazepines, methadone, oxycodone, tricyclic antidepressants, and barbiturates)
* Use of drug or herbal supplement for depression (e.g., St. John's Wort or SAMe) of those that could affect stress response
* Use of any medication in the 24 hours prior to the Scanning procedure (including antibiotics, asthma inhalants, pain relievers, antihistamines, or over-the-counter medications).
* Recent use (within 3 weeks) or any medication that affects blood flow or blood pressure, or which is vasodilating/vasoconstricting
* Use of Melatonin within 5 days of the Scanning procedure
* Metformin use in the past 6 months (for either clinical care or as part of research)
* Serious or unstable medical illness, including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, endocrine (hypothyroidism), neurologic, autoimmune disease (such as Lyme, Crohn's), or hematologic disease
* Current infectious illness (either transient or chronic); Current episode of allergic reaction or asthma
* Hemophilia; Diabetes with poor glucose control; History of chronic migraine (\> 15 days/mo.); History or current diagnosis of dementia
* History of seizure disorder
* Any history of significant head injury or concussion
* Past/current DSM-5 diagnosis of: OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, psychotic disorders NOS, bipolar disorder, patients with mood congruent or mood incongruent psychotic features, autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, organic mental disorder, anorexia, binge eating disorder or bulimia (however a history of bulimia or binge eating disorder is allowable if it has been in remission for at least two years)
* History of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder; or, mild substance or alcohol use disorder within the last 12 months (with the exception of cocaine or stimulant abuse, which will lead to automatic exclusion).
* History of ECT
* Patient is clinically unstable, in the judgment of the clinician
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