Anhedonia, Development, and Emotions: Phenotyping and Therapeutics (ADEPT) Study - Parents of teens 15-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parents of a teen 15-17? Does your teen seem like nothing is fun anymore? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a research study in adolescents and young adults to understand depression and how to change it. This study could help develop treatments for teens whose depression does not improve with traditional treatments. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of the ADEPT Study is to understand anhedonia in young people and how it changes based on treatments targeting the brain circuit underlying it. Anhedonia is a challenging mental health symptom that involves difficulty with motivation to experience pleasant events. This study could help develop treatments for people whose depression does not improve with traditional treatments.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Parent of teen ages 15-17 years old
• Your teen has had treatment with at least one antidepressant medication 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Your child would complete:

• Interviews
• Questionnaires and Computer Tasks
• Blood Samples
• MRI Scans
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMA)
• Ketamine