Glutamate/Ketamine Study

The TReAD Lab is currently conducting research investigating neuroimaging markers of response to ketamine.

One aim of this study is to examine how brain functioning and depressive symptoms change after a single administration of ketamine. Participants will undergo functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans throughout the multi-week study.

Would this study be a good fit?

This study might be a good fit if you are:

• Between the ages of 18-65

• Right-handed

• Willing and able to complete fMRI scans

• Fulfill one of the following criteria:

  • Currently experiencing a depressive episode

  • Not diagnosed with any mood disorders

• Not taking psychotropic medications

 What does the study entail?

• Screening visit(s)

• One infusion of study drug or placebo

• Multiple follow-up visits

• Five MRI scans

• Compensation is provided for your time

If you are interested in participating, please complete our INTEREST SURVEY.

Brain Stimulation Study

The TReAD Lab is currently conducting a research study to learn about motivation and decision-making.

Would this study be a good fit?

This study might be a good fit if you are:

• Between the ages of 18-40

• Right-handed

• Not taking psychotropic medications

• No personal or family history of seizures

 What does the study entail?

• fMRI scan

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)/Temporal Interference (TI)

• Computer tasks

• Clinical interview

• Self-report surveys

• Compensation is provided for your time

If you are interested in participating, please complete our INTEREST SURVEY

Mechanisms of Behavioral Activation Therapy Study

The Child and Adolescent Mood Program (CAMP) is currently conducting research investigating a type of treatment called Behavioral Activation (BA) Therapy with adolescents.

One aim of this study is to examine how brain functioning changes over the course of this treatment. Participants will undergo functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans throughout the 16 Weeks of treatment.

Would this study be a good fit?

This study might be a good fit if your teen is:

• Between the ages of 15-17

• Right-handed

• Willing and able to complete fMRI scans

• Not taking psychotropic medications for depression

• Fulfilling one of the following criteria:

  • Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

  • Not diagnosed with any mood disorder

 What does the study entail?

• A screening visit

• 21 days of cellphone surveys

• 16 free BA therapy sessions (scheduled weekly)

• Up to five fMRI visits (three outside of regularly scheduled therapy sessions)

• Compensation is provided for your time

To learn more, please visit the study website.

Stress and Anhedonia

The TReAD Lab is currently conducting a research study to investigate biomarkers of anhedonia.

Would this study be a good fit?

This study might be a good fit if you are:

• Between the ages of 18 - 65

• Right-handed

• Willing and able to complete fMRI scans

• Not taking any psychotropic medications

• Fulfilling one of the following criteria:

  • Currently experiencing a lack of interest or pleasure in things you would normally enjoy

  • Not experiencing abnormal mood

 What does the study entail?

• A screening visit

• 28 days of cellphone surveys

• A blood-draw

• Multiple brain scans

• Compensation is provided for your time

If you are interested in participating, please complete our INTEREST SURVEY.