Trial Information
Summary: Brain Imaging of Depression Using PET and Amphetamine
The purpose is to study brain chemisty of the brain chemical
dopamine in depression in order to improve diagnosis and treatment
of patients in the future.
All participants will have a psychiatric and medical evaluation
to determine eligibility. Eligible participants will have an MRI
scan. This will be followed by two PET scans, one before and one
after a single dose of the medical amphetamine. These scans are for
research purposes and are of no direct benefit to participants.
Participants are compensated $250 and offered three months of free
treatment as needed.
IRB # 4949
Patient Inclusion Criteria
- Age Range: 18-55
- Depression as main problem
- No current psychiatric medication
- Good physical health
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Contact:
Jose Hernandez
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Columbia University
Anxiety Disorders Clinic
1051 Riverside Drive, Unit #69
New York, NY 10032
Telephone: 212-543-5367
Email:
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Trial listings updated: June 1, 2008 at 6:32:00 AM