Energy sensing brain study in depression and weight groups
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests how the brain and body respond to “energy sensing” in people with depression and in people with different body weights. You may be asked to do assessments and follow specific health and diet rules so the researchers can compare groups.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman age 18–40
- You must be able to understand the study and sign consent
- If you are in the depression group: you have an ICD-10 depression diagnosis by a psychiatrist
- You must fit one of these weight groups by BMI: normal weight (18.5–24.99) or obese (BMI < 30.0)
- You cannot have certain health issues (drug/alcohol abuse, major cognitive problems, or be on a locked ward)
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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