Cellular Aging and Neurobiology of Depression (CAN-D) Study
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 and the SF Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Participants will begin an 8-week course of treatment with a standard FDA-approved antidepressant provided by a UCSF faculty psychiatrist. You will know which medication you are taking while enrolled in the study.
To find out if you can participate:
- Phone call with study team (20-30 minutes)
- In-Person Visit (~3 hours)
If you can participate, you'll continue on to the following:
- Study visit (~4 hours)
- MRI scan (~2 hours)
- Antidepressant Treatment (through 8 weeks of study)
- Week 4 Follow-Up (~1.5 hours)
- Week 8 Study Visit & MRI (~6 hours)
You must be:
- 21-60 years old
- Fluent in speaking English
- Medically healthy (no significant uncontrolled illness)
- Currently experiencing symptoms of depression
You cannot:
- Currently be taking any antidepressants or psychiatric medication
- Currently have a substance abuse disorder
- Taking birth control pills, steroid creams/inhalers, or statins
Payment = up to $400
You will be paid in the form of a check, which typically arrives within 2-4 weeks. You will be paid the full $400 if you complete the whole study.
Contact Us
If you are interested in participating, please call 415-476-7254 or email [email protected] to schedule your phone screen!