Healthy Participants

Purpose

By participating in the CAN-D Study you'll help us better understand how clinical depression affects hormones, indicators of cellular health, and aspects of neurobiology in adults, and how these changes respond to treatment with a standard antidepressant.

What's involved?

Study visits take place at the UCSF Parnassus Heights Medical Center. 

To find out if you can participate: 

  1. Phone call with study team (30 min-1 hour)
  2. In-Person Visit (~3 hours)

We are currently recruiting for this study.  Please click the link below to see if you are eligible. 

Take screening questionnaire

If you can participate, you will have a one time study visit. ​​​​​

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You must be:

  • 21-60 years old
  • Fluent in speaking English
  • Medically healthy (no significant uncontrolled illness)

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You cannot:

  • Have a depression diagnosis
  • Currently be taking certain medications
  • Currently have a substance abuse disorder
  • Be pregnant

Payment = up to $75

You will be paid with a Visa or American Express gift card. You will be paid the full $75 if you complete all portions of the study. Some travel expenses may also be covered.

Contact Us

If you are interested in participating, please call email [email protected] for more information!

Would you like to donate depression research?

makeagift.ucsf.edu/CAN-D