PAID DEPRESSION RESEARCH STUDY
Description
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is looking for participants for a study investigating major depression. Our research group is using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scanning to investigate an enzyme in the brain, fatty acid amide hydrolase, in individuals with MAJOR DEPRESSION. We are looking for participants with CURRENT MAJOR DEPRESSION AND HEALTHY CONTROLS to take part in the study.
The study involves 4 visits to CAMH:
1. Screening interview (we will go over your medical, psychiatric and drug history; complete questionnaires and some learning/memory games)
2. MRI scan
3. PET scan
4. Reimbursement and discharge
To be eligible, you must meet all the following criteria:
Age 18-65
Meet the criteria for a current major depression
Not currently taking medications (including antidepressants and anxiolytics)
Not using street drugs (including cannabis)
Not a cigarette/e-cigarette smoker
You will receive compensation for your time, plus travel expenses.
For more information about the study, please email dorsa.rafiei@camh.ca.
- Ad Type: Wanted
community | volunteers
2021-06-06