Study on Reward Responses in Anxiety and Depression

Valuation in Depressed Mood, Anhedonia, and Anxiety

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Neurobehavioral Components of Reward and Loss Valuation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
25 – 50
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
252 (estimated)
Sponsor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who feel depressed, anxious, or do not find pleasure in things. Participants will help researchers understand how they respond to rewards and losses in daily life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have symptoms of mood, anxiety, or anhedonia that affect my daily life.
  • I am fluent in English.
  • I can see a computer display.
  • I can perform simple computer games.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of seizure disorder.
  • I have had a stroke or head injury with more than 10 minutes of unconsciousness.
  • I have a hormone disorder.
  • I have had electroconvulsive therapy in the past 5 years.
  • I have a history of chemotherapy for cancer.
  • I am currently pregnant.
  • I have contraindications to MRI.

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

This study examines how people respond to rewards and losses, and the extent to which these responses are linked or distinct among people experiencing depressed mood, anhedonia, and/or anxiety.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * mood, anxiety, or anhedonia symptoms that affect functioning; fluent in English; able to see computer display; able to perform simple computer games. Exclusion Criteria: * history of seizure disorder, stroke, or head injury with more than 10 minutes of unconsciousness; hormo…
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