Effects of Depression on Body Temperature Control

Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation

Recruiting Observational Study
Depression Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
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
18 – 40
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
64 (estimated)
Sponsor
Penn State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

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.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Beta blockersAntipyreticsTricyclic antidepressantsDiuretics

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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About This Trial

The 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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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-depressed adults aged 18-40 years; * OR adults aged 18-40 years with clinically diagnosed major depressive disorder according to DSM-V criteria not currently receiving antidepressant treatment; * OR adults aged 18-40 years with clinically diagnosed major depressive disorde…
Contacts

W. Larry Kenney

814-863-1672

w7k@psu.edu

CONTACT

Kat G Fisher

3072037657

kgf5118@psu.edu

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