Creatine to help depression and anxiety in meth users
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether creatine can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in people who currently use methamphetamine and also have depression and anxiety. It may help by improving mood and anxiety scores over the course of the study.
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Who can take part
- You currently have a methamphetamine dependence or abuse diagnosis, and meth is your main drug
- You currently have major depression (either from yourself or related to substance use)
- You currently have an anxiety disorder (either from yourself or related to substance use)
- Your depression and anxiety symptom scores are high enough for the trial (depression score 16+ and anxiety score 18+)
- If you take antidepressant or anxiety medicines, your dose must have been stable for at least 4 weeks before starting creatine
Quick eligibility check
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