Treatment-Resistant Depression Study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh want to learn more about how a treatment called neurofeedback may improve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. Individuals who have used antidepressants without experiencing a reduction in their symptoms may be eligible. Join our compensated study today!
Compensation Provided
Currently unmedicated or stable on a regular antidepressant
Diagnosed with Depression
Taken at Least Two Antidepressant Medications
Fast Facts
Study Background
Treatment-resistant depression happens when someone diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) does not get better with treatments. University of Pittsburgh researchers want to see if neurofeedback can improve symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive intervention that involves showing a person their brain activity during a brain scan and teaching them how to better understand and control it. This type of brain training has shown promise for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.
If you've been diagnosed with depression and tried at least two antidepressant treatments with no success, you may be eligible to participate in this study. We hope that this research will lead to better treatments in the future. Further depression research and join our study today!
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive intervention that involves showing a person their brain activity during a brain scan and teaching them how to better understand and control it. This type of brain training has shown promise for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.
If you've been diagnosed with depression and tried at least two antidepressant treatments with no success, you may be eligible to participate in this study. We hope that this research will lead to better treatments in the future. Further depression research and join our study today!
Study Background Treatment-resistant depression happens when someone diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) does not get better with treatments. University of Pittsburgh researchers want to see if neurofeedback can improve symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive intervention that involves showing a person their brain activity during a brain scan and teaching them how to better understand and control it. This type of brain training has shown promise for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions. If you've been diagnosed with depression and tried at least two antidepressant treatments with no success, you may be eligible to participate in this study. We hope that this research will lead to better treatments in the future. Further depression research and join our study today! |
Additional Information
This research study aims to investigate whether a non-invasive type of brain training called neurofeedback can improve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age 18-55
- Diagnosed with depression
- Have tried at least two antidepressant treatments without seeing improvement in depression symptoms
- Are currently unmedicated or stable on a regular antidepressant
- Are right-handed
- Willing and able to undergo MRI scanning (not claustrophobic, no non-removable metal in your body, not pregnant)
Once enrolled, this study involves a series of 4 visits over about 3 months that include:
- Clinical interviews and questionnaires (in-person or online)
- Completing tasks in an MRI scanner*
Participants can be compensated up to a total of $230 for completing all study visits and follow-up surveys.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.