Depression, antidepressants, and body temperature in exercise
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This study looks at how depression and certain antidepressants affect how your body controls temperature during exercise. You'll do some exercise tests while researchers check your body temperature and heart rate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You either have no depression, or have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and are either not taking antidepressants or taking an SSRI or SNRI for at least 2 weeks.
- You do not use tobacco, recreational drugs, or any medications that affect heart rate, body temperature, or blood clotting.
- You have no major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, bleeding disorders, or stomach/gut problems.
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next year.
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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