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CompletedNCT02567110

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in Midlife Depression

This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in the United States.

DepressionOtherFrom 35 Years to 65 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to explore whether blood tests and biological markers could improve care and understanding. Researchers are trying to understand whether blood tests and biological markers can improve attention, thinking, or day-to-day functioning. For people living with Depression, being understood earlier and more clearly can shape the whole care journey. If the findings are useful, they could lead to earlier recognition and more informed decisions later on. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Emory Clinic in Atlanta, Emory University Hospital Clinical Research Network in Atlanta, and Emory University in Atlanta. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and matching the main diagnosis. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Official source

Registry reference

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In practice

For you

Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Emory University
Sponsor type
University
Main activity
blood test or biological sample
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Completed
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in Midlife Depression?

This study is exploring blood test or biological sample for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Emory University. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve blood test or biological sample, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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