Depression and Reward Processing Brain Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how people with depression process rewards, aiming to identify different depression subtypes. You may join if you have depression or if you are a healthy volunteer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You either have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) or you do not (healthy comparison group).
- You must be able to safely undergo an MRI scan (no metal in your body, no head or neck tattoos, not claustrophobic).
- You have no past or current neurological problems (like seizures, significant head injury, or stroke).
- You have not had substance dependence in the past year, and you will pass a drug test on scan days.
- You are not pregnant, and your estimated IQ is 70 or above.
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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