Vitamin D and Brain Activity in Women With Depression
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether vitamin D supplements can improve brain wave patterns in women diagnosed with depression who have low vitamin D levels. Researchers will measure brain activity using EEG (a non-invasive test that records electrical signals from the brain) before and after vitamin D treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 40 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a psychiatrist
- Your blood test shows low vitamin D (below 30 ng/ml)
- You have been taking the same antidepressant medication at the same dose for at least 6 months with no changes
- You are not currently taking vitamin D supplements or other medications that affect the brain besides your antidepressant
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or actively smoking
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