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Learning and Depression
This project is not recruiting.
Overview
What we are studying
Researchers at McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are studying the effect of stress on learning in adults with current or past depression. We are interested in learning how the brain processes rewards differently by using different brain imaging techniques.
Why it is important
What we hope to accomplish
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Principal Investigator
Who can participate
Adults who are currently feeling sad or depressed, or have felt sad or depressed in the past.
Healthy Volunteers
Healthy volunteers are eligible for this study
What you may be asked to do
You will be asked to complete up to 5 visits at various timepoints. These may include a clinical interview, surveys, computer games, and brain scans (MRI and PET).
Project activities may include:
- PET scan
- MRI scan
- Blood draw
- Survey
Estimated Time Commitment
14 hours over 1 year
What You May Get
For your participation, you can earn up to $781.20. We may be able to provide transportation to and from each visit.
Location
McLean Hospital
115 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Travel
- Accessible by public transportation
- Parking reimbursed
- Out of state travel possibly reimbursed
- Travel reimbursed
- Local travel reimbursed
- Parking available
Travel and Parking Details
Additional Information
Funding Source
- NIH or Other Federal