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. Participants with depression 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 (30 minutes- 1 hour)
- In-Person Visit (~3 hours)
We are currently recruiting for this study. Please click the link below to see if you are eligible.
If you can participate, you'll continue on to the following:
- Antidepressant Treatment (through 8 weeks of study)
- Week 4 Follow-Up Study Visit (~3.5 hours)
- Week 8 Study Visit (~3.5 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
- Be pregnant
Payment = up to $150
You will be paid with a Visa or American Express gift card. You will be paid the full $150 if you complete the whole study. Some travel expenses may also be covered.
Contact Us
If you are interested in participating, please call email [email protected] for more information!