Depression

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An examination of how the brain uses energy to make different neurotransmitters In the brain. Subjects will participate in two brain scans and can then receive antidepressant treatment at no cost (HIC # 25891). Principal Investigator: Gerard Sanacora, M.D., Ph.D. If interested please call Donna Fasula at 203-764-9131

Evaluation and research of the causes of depression including a brain imaging research study. Includes outpatient visits (HIC # 27275). Principal Investigator: Alexander Neumeister, M.D. If interested please call Sue at 203-932-5711 X 4447 or Tracy at 203-932-5711 X 5971

Study of the effects of depressive symptoms on the processing of information. Participants will complete a variety of tasks in which they answer questions about themselves, do imagination and visualization exercises, and read and respond to words on the computer. (HIC # 0501000208). Principal Investigator: Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D. If interested, please call 203-432-4522

Study for people with Major Depression who are still depressed and currently taking an SSRI anti-depressant (e.g. Prozac, Zoloft. Paxil, Luvox, Celexa). Eight-week study with free weekly individual therapy sessions and an investigational drug called mecamylamine (or a placebo) that may improve the effects of anti-depressant medication (HIC # 12,619). Principal Investigator: Tony George, M.D. If interested please call Jennifer Vessicchio, LCSW at 203-974-7350

Study of how genetics and environmental factors combine to cause mood disorders in adults and children (HIC # 25410). Principal Investigator: Arthur A. Simen, M.D., Ph.D. If interested please call Lisa Sander, 203-785-2157.

Study of brain activity in adults with mood disorders using state-of-the-art brain scans to study depression and manic depression (HIC # 10664). Principal Investigator: Hilary P. Blumberg, M.D. If interested please call Ms. Kate Colonese at 203-737-2868 or Dr. Lara Chepenik at 203-785-6394

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