MicroRNA Correlates of Childhood Maltreatment and Suicidality
Recruiting
Observational Study
Major Depressive Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
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
- 18 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 450 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
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About This Trial
This is a research study to find out if childhood trauma and stress are associated with depression or suicidal risk. The study will assess the effects of both short-term and long-term stress on biomarker (e.g. miRNA \[MiRNA\]) levels. miRNAs are a type of RNA (genetic material that is translated into protein) that are found in throughout the body and blood. They are called microRNA because their s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 18-60
2. Physically healthy
3. Willing and able to provide informed consent
5\. Diagnosis of MDD or No history of mental illness
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Pregnancy or lactation (women of reproductive potential must have a negative urine pregnancy screen)
2. Post-partum s…
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