Trial Information

Summary: Depression, DNA Damage and Telomeres: A Chronic Stress Model of Accelerated Aging

We are looking for participants in a research study examining how depression with or without anxiety impacts inflammation and measures of aging. We are trying to understand the relationship between stress related to suffering from depression and how it may cause cells in the body to age, and thus impact long term health. You may be eligible if:

1. You are currently depressed and are not currently taking an anti-depressant medication.
2. You are between 18 and 70 years of age.

This study would involve having a formal psychiatric interview, filling out some questionnaires and having a blood draw. We may ask you to return 4 times over the next 8 years to repeat the same procedure. There is no treatment offered in this study, but this study can be done in conjunction with several treatment studies at our program.

Procedures will take about 2 and ½ hours each visit, and participants will be paid up to $75 per visit for their time and effort. If you are interested, please call us at 617-726-5805.

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.