Effects of Depression on Body Temperature Control
Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation
- Age
- 18 – 40
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 64 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Penn State University · Other
This trial is looking for adults over 18 with depression or non-depressed adults aged 18-40. Participants will be tested on how their bodies respond to heat while maintaining their usual health status.
You may be able to join if
- I am aged 18-40 years
- I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
- I have been taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for at least 2 weeks
- I have been taking a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for at least 2 weeks
- I have no symptoms of other diseases
- I do not have diabetes
- I can speak and understand English
- I can provide informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I have a BMI over 35
- I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year
- I am participating in another study that involves exercise or weight loss
- I plan to have surgery or move away in the next year
- I use tobacco
- I have any bleeding disorders or gastrointestinal diseases
- I have active suicidal thoughts
- I have been diagnosed with other serious psychiatric disorders
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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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to determine if, compared to non-depressed adults, differences exist in skin blood flow and sweating responses to passive heat stress in adults with clinically diagnosed depression, those with depression who are prescribed and taking SSRIs and those with depression who are prescribed and taking SNRIs.
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