Resting and Dynamic Brain Glutamate by MRS In Vivo: Relation to Suicidal Behavior (Depression)
| Sponsor: |
National Institute of Mental Health |
| Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
| Study Length: |
1 Months |
| Clinic Visits: |
3 |
| IRB Number: |
AAAV4037 |
| Contact: |
Camila Gomez Restrepo: / cr3438@cumc.columbia.edu |
We are conducting a study on depression and suicide risk, and participants can earn up to $300 for taking part. Suicide rates in the U.S. are rising, and new treatments are urgently needed. This study focuses on the brain chemical glutamate, which may play an important role in mood and mental health. We will compare glutamate levels at rest and during simple tasks in three groups: people with depression and past suicidal behavior, people with depression but no suicidal behavior, and healthy volunteers. Please email cr3438@cumc.columbia.edu for more information.
Investigator
Sarah Herzog, PhD
| Have you had ketamine in any form in the last 3 months? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant? |
Yes |
No |
| Do you have a parent, child, or sibling with a history of schizophrenia? |
Yes |
No |
| Do you have conditions requiring daily use of stimulants, anxiety or sleep medications, antihistamines, or NSAIDs? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you currently depressed? |
Yes |
No |