West Haven, CTNCT06671977Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Major Depression Disorder Clinical Trial in West Haven, CT

Access cutting-edge major depression disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in West Haven. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Deepak C. D'Souza

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to West Haven

    Convenient for CT residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit West Haven site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Major Depression Disorder Study in West Haven

The goal of this phase 1 study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in individuals with depression and healthy controls. We hypothesize that administration of DMT will result in decreases in depression, associated symptoms, and neuroplastic changes in depressed subjects. We expect that DMT will induce changes in neuroplasticity as indexed using electroencephalographic (EEG) measures and tasks in both depressed individuals and healthy volunteers, though to different degrees. These neuronal changes may in parallel cause changes in mood measured both in healthy and depressed subjects, which will be captured using appropriate psychometric measures of mood.

Sponsor: Deepak C. D'Souza

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Males and females
Age 21 to 65 years
Body mass index between 18-35 kg/m2
Willing to refrain from taking any medications not approved by the study physician
Willing to refrain from using street drugs and alcohol
Negative urine drug screen
Willing and able to abstain from smoking throughout each test session
Women who are of child-bearing potential (WOCBP) and sexually active must be willing to practice an effective means of birth control
Willing not to drive to and from the testing session Some Inclusion Criteria for Subjects with MDD:
Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Unsatisfactory response to antidepressants
Engaged in treatment for depression with a clinician and willing to continue treatment for the duration of the study
Not engaged in treatment
Consent to allow the research team to communicate with mental health provider.
Only subjects who get support for participation in the trial from their mental health clinician will be eligible to be enrolled in the study Some Common

Exclusion Criteria

Medications that might significantly interfere with the effects of the study medications
Cognitive dysfunction that could interfere with study participation
Alcohol or substance use disorder
Any lifetime history of hallucinogen use disorder
Regular use or misuse of hallucinogens
History of intolerance to perceptual altering drugs
Significant blood pressure problems
Pregnancy or currently breast feeding (lactation)
Any unstable medical conditions
Significant cardiovascular disease
Significantly abnormal laboratory test results
History of serotonin syndrome Some Exclusion criteria for MDD subjects:
Current primary psychiatric disorder other than MDD
Medically significant condition rendering unsuitability for the study Some Exclusion criteria for healthy controls:
No current DSM-V psychiatric disorder, excluding nicotine and caffeine use disorder
No family history of serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) Some Inclusion criteria for healthy controls:
No current DSM-5 psychiatric disorder, excluding nicotine and caffeine use disorder
No lifetime use of psychiatric medication \>3 months (proxy for psychiatric disorders)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in West Haven?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06671977) has an active research site in West Haven, CT that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Major Depression Disorder Treatment Options in West Haven, CT

If you're searching for major depression disorder treatment options in West Haven, CT, this clinical trial (NCT06671977) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our West Haven research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced major depression disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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