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 may 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.
Some participants with depression that are currently on an antidepressant medication may still qualify. Please fill out the online screener to determine eligibility.
To find out if you can participate:
- Phone call with study team (30 minutes- 1 hour)
- In-Person Screening 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 if you are not currently taking an antidepressant)
- Baseline Study Visit (~3.5 hours)
If given treatment:
- Week 4 Follow-Up Study Visit (~1.5 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 (if given treatment by the study team)
- Currently have a substance abuse disorder
- Taking certain medications
- Be pregnant
Payment = up to $275
You will be paid with a Visa or American Express gift card. You will be paid the full $275 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!