Stress Dynamics and Familial Risk for Depression in Female Adolescents

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Major Depressive Disorder
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.
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At a Glance
Age
13 – 15
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
148 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mclean Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Stress and a parental history of major depressive disorder (MDD) are among the strongest risk factors for future development of MDD. Studies have shown that having a parental history of MDD may be associated with behavioral, psychophysiological, and hormonal responses to stress that are associated with poorer stress coping. . Adolescence is a vulnerable developmental window linked to increased MDD…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: General Inclusion Criteria for all Adolescent Cohorts: * Female sex assigned at birth * Ages 13-15 * English as first language or English Fluency * Right-handed * Have a personal cell phone to complete the ecological momentary assessments * Ability to give signed, informed conse…
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Emily Belleau

617-855-4245

ebelleau@mclean.harvard.edu

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