STUDY BASICS
Are you aged 60 or older and have no past or present mental health disorders? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand why some people experience repeated episodes of depression later in life. Participation involves MRI scanning, memory testing, and other assessments. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
Depression is a common condition in older adults. The purpose of this study is to compare people with and without depression in order to help better understand why some people experience repeated episodes of depression later in life. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to identify, monitor, and treat older adults with depression in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Ages 60 and up
- No past or present problems with depression or other mental health disorders
- Willing and able to have an MRI scan (no non-removable metal in your body; not claustrophobic)
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participation involves 5 in-person visits and 9 phone calls. Study procedures include MRI scans, memory testing, and assessments. Some study visits may be completed remotely
IRB: 192228C
- "SIRB: Recurrence Markers, Cognitive Burden and Neurobiological Homeostasis in Late-Life Depression (Rembrandt)"MEET THE RESEARCHER
Carmen Andreescu
Carmen Andreescu, MD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dr. Andreescu’s research interests include exploring the neural basis of worry, emotion regulation, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).