Pharmacist-guided genetic testing to choose antidepressants
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing genetic testing before starting or adjusting antidepressants—guided by a pharmacist—can improve treatment for people with moderate to severe depression. The goal is to help match you with antidepressants more safely and effectively.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have depression that is moderate or severe, or depression that keeps coming back
- Your depression symptoms score high enough on a 17+ test (HAM-D17)
- You do not have a current urgent risk of suicide
- You do not have hallucinations or other psychotic symptoms
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and you are not currently taking fluoxetine (Prozac)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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