Study of Genetic Differences in People With Depression

University of California, Los Angeles200 enrolled

Overview

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 Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, Major

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Locations (1)

UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

Los Angeles, California, United States

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