Study of Genetic Differences in People With Depression (Genetics)

November 16, 2016 updated by: Andrew F. Leuchter, University of California, Los Angeles
The purpose of this study is to identify genes involved in depression. Specifically, the investigators will analyze some genes that may be related to whether or not a person responds to antidepressant medication. This project is part of basic scientific research to increase understanding of the role of genetic influences in psychological and mental processes involved in the response to treatment for depression.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90024
        • UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients will be recruited from previous studies conducted at the Laboratory of Brain, Behavior, and Pharmacology, where subjects' response to treatment has already been determined. This strategy offers the advantage that no new subjects need to be enrolled in placebo-controlled treatment studies.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • History of Unipolar Major Depression
  • Control subjects must be healthy normal adults

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with mood symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify for MDD
  • Subjects with any active medical illness that may be related to ongoing mood disorder
  • Normal subjects must be free from: a psychiatric diagnosis, substance abuse, a history of seizure disorder, and any serious medical illness

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Andrew F. Leuchter, M.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 28, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 28, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 29, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 18, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 01-10-049

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