Can statins help treat depression?
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a statin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) to your current depression treatment improves symptoms. It is for adults aged 20 to 45 with mild to moderate depression who are not already taking a statin.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder that is mild to moderate.
- Your depression treatment has been stable for at least 2 weeks (except dose changes).
- You are not currently taking statins, corticosteroids, or immune-modulating drugs.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using hormonal birth control (if female).
- You have no history of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or alcohol dependence.
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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