Using eye tests to track antidepressant effects in depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a special eye test (like a quick vision check) to see how well antidepressants are working in people with depression. It may help doctors find ways to track treatment progress without asking patients how they feel.
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Who can take part
- You have a current major depressive episode (not bipolar).
- Your doctor has prescribed an SSRI (like Prozac or Zoloft) or an alpha-2 antagonist (like mirtazapine) for this depression.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are covered by French health insurance and speak French fluently.
- You do not have a high risk of suicide, no serious eye disease, no history of head injury or seizures, and no implanted medical device like a pacemaker.
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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