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CompletedNCT05427578
Brain Markers of Depression Vulnerability: the Case of Prefrontal Haemodynamic Response
This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in China.
DepressionOtherFrom 18 Years to 35 Years
Key information made simple
This study exists to compare options and see whether brain scans or other body measurements offers something meaningfully different. Researchers are trying to understand what brain scans or other body measurements can reveal about signals in the brain or body that may guide care later on. For people living with Depression, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. 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.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Sponsor
- Dr Georg Kranz
- Sponsor type
- Individual investigator
- Main activity
- blood test or biological sample
- Intervention
- Not available
- Time commitment
- long follow-up or multiple visits
- Study phase
- Not available
- Enrollment
- Not available
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Source
- Official registry link
Key study information
- Official title
- Brain Markers of Depression Vulnerability: the Case of Prefrontal Haemodynamic Response
- Condition
- Depression
- Study status
- Completed
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- Dr Georg Kranz
- Location / country
- China
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT05427578
Why this study may matter
This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.
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 China.
Registry reference
This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.
If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.
- Official title
- Brain Markers of Depression Vulnerability: the Case of Prefrontal Haemodynamic Response
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Official registry link
- Open official registry
- External trial ID
- NCT05427578
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Questions about this study
What is Brain Markers of Depression Vulnerability: the Case of Prefrontal Haemodynamic Response?
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 Dr Georg Kranz. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be an individual investigator. 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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