Depression, DNA Damage and Telomeres: A Chronic Stress Model of Accelerated Aging
This study examines how depression with or without anxiety impacts inflammation and measures of aging. This study is trying to understand the relationship between stress related to suffering from depression and how it may cause cells in the body to age, and thus impact long term health. This study would involve having a formal psychiatric interview, filling out some questionnaires and having a blood draw. These assessments might be repeated again 2 years later. There is no treatment offered in this study, but this study can be done in conjunction with several treatment studies at our program. You may be eligible if you are currently depressed, are not currently taking an antidepressant medication and between the age 18-70. Procedures will take about 2 and ½ hours each visit, and participants will be paid up to $75 per visit for their time and effort.
If you are interested, please contact Rachel at 617-724-3673, or ralarocca@partners.org
We initiate new studies regularly, so please contact us for additional information.