Pharmacist help with depression meds using your DNA
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a pharmacist can use your genetic information to better manage your depression medications. It may help find the right drug or dose for you.
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Who can take part
- You are starting a new antidepressant or changing the dose of one you take
- You have mild or worse depression symptoms (based on a quick questionnaire)
- You are a patient at UPMC or are willing to become one
- You agree to join a research biobank study called Pitt+Me Discovery
- You speak English
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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