Brain imaging and talk therapy for midlife depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain changes during cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a type of talk therapy, for adults with depression. It may help understand why CBT works and who benefits most.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), which is a common form of depression.
- Your current episode of depression has lasted at least 3 months.
- Your depression is at least mild, based on a standard questionnaire.
- You do not have other major psychiatric conditions, recent use of certain treatments, or health issues that would make MRI unsafe.
- You are not pregnant and can undergo MRI scanning.
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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