COMBINATION TREATMENT WITH L-DOPA AND EXERCISE FOR MOOD AND MOBILITY PROBLEMS IN LATER LIFE
COMBINATION TREATMENT WITH L-DOPA AND EXERCISE FOR MOOD AND MOBILITY PROBLEMS IN LATER LIFE
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health
Enrolling: Male and Female Patients
Study Length: 12 Weeks
IRB Number: 8065
U.S. Govt. ID: NCT04650217
Contact: Manya Balachander: 646-774-8677 / manya.balachander@nyspi.columbia.edu
Additional Study Information: The purpose of this research study is to better understand the brain's dopamine system among older adults with depression. In this research study, you will receive a medication called carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). This medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. We are using carbidopa/levodopa off-label in this study to see whether it is capable of improving depressive symptoms as well as mental and physical slowing that occur as people age. In addition, you will be required to complete certain exercise routines, in order to determine whether treatment with physical activity affects depression and slowing.
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Are you currently depressed? Yes No
Are you 60 years of age or older? Yes No
Do you feel physically and/or mentally slowed down? Yes No
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For more information, please contact:
Manya Balachander
manya.balachander@nyspi.columbia.edu
646-774-8677