Beyond Monoamines: The Role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Receptor in Major Depression

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Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder

In brief

This study looks at the role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ receptor system in the brain of individuals with current or past major depressive disorder (MDD). It also examines how individuals with a history of depression make certain decisions and which brain regions are involved in such decisions. Information collected through MRI, PET, biospecimens (i.e., blood, saliva) and behavioral tasks will be used to predict depressive symptoms in the future.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT05630963
Run by
Mclean Hospital
People needed
228
Starts
2021-12-29
Expected to finish
2027-02-28
Last updated by the study team
2025-10-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

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