Fluoxetine and social experiences study
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether fluoxetine (a common antidepressant) affects how young adults understand and experience social situations. You may participate if you are healthy, aged 18–24, and live in the UK.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old
- You live in the UK for the entire study
- You are a healthy volunteer with no current or past psychiatric diagnosis
- You are not taking any medications that could interact with fluoxetine
- You do not smoke heavily, drink heavily, or use recreational drugs
- You are able to swallow gelatine capsules
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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