L-DOPA vs. Placebo for Depression and Psychomotor Slowing in Older Adults
Sponsor: |
NIMH National Institute of Mental Health |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
Study Length: |
8 Weeks |
Clinic Visits: |
9 |
IRB Number: |
7733 |
U.S. Govt. ID: |
NCT03761030 |
Contact: |
Emily Valente: 6467746704 / Emily.Valente@nyspi.columbia.edu |
In this research study, you will receive a medication called carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). Thismedication 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 improvingdepressive symptoms as well as mental and physical slowing that occur as people age.
This study is closed
Are you 60 years or older? |
Yes |
No |
Are you depressed? |
Yes |
No |
Have you been feeling mentally or physically slowed down? |
Yes |
No |