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 |
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.
This study is closed
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 |