RecruitingNCT06580145
Leucine or lysine and brain chemistry in midlife depression
About this title
Read the official source — NCT06580145Medication studyAges 35–65United States
Understand this study
Who could participate?
Listed age limits: 35 years to 65 years.
What will I do during this study?
You are randomly assigned to six weeks of L-leucine or the active comparator L-lysine. The study examines brain chemistry, connectivity and behaviour in people with midlife depression.
- Listed locations
- AtlantaSee all locations and recruitment
- Study phase
- Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
- Participation duration
- The supplement period lasts 6 weeks.
What to know before participating
A point to clarify
This summary does not cover all risks or eligibility requirements. What risks or changes to my care would apply to me?
Things to check before joining
Study start dateStarted: February 1, 2025
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- 75
- Sponsor
- Emory University
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Drug
- Intervention type
- Drug
- Study phase
- Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
- Locations
- United States
- Age range
- From 35 Years to 65 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06580145
- Official title
Show the full official title
Leucine as a Probe of Kynurenine-Induced Glutamate and Neural Circuit Dysfunction in Midlife Depression
Recruitment & locations
Currently recruitingA study may be recruiting, but some locations may no longer be accepting participants. Confirm availability with the research team.
Atlanta
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Questions about this study
Who is behind this study?
The study sponsor is Emory University, a university.
Does this study involve medication?
Yes. The study involves medication, including L-leucine and L-lysine.
Who can participate?
Listed age limits: 35 years to 65 years.
Is this study still recruiting?
The registry lists this study as recruiting.
