Now Enrolling - Depression

Depression Facts

Approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have a depressive disorder.

Nearly twice as many women (12.0 percent) as men (6.6 percent) are affected by a depressive disorder each year. These figures translate to 12.4 million women and 6.4 million men in the U.S.

Women between the ages of 25-44 are most often affected by depression with a major cause of depression in women being the inability to express or handle Anger.

Depression affects all people regardless of age, geographic location, demographic or social position.

Depressive disorders are appearing earlier in life with the average age of onset 50 years ago being 29 whereas recent statistics indicate it at just 14.5yrs in today's society.

Are lingering depression symptoms keeping you from where you want to be?

If you’re taking an antidepressant, but still have lingering symptoms, consider our research study. This research study is being conducted to determine if adding an investigational medication to your current antidepressant makes you feel better, and then helps prevent depression symptoms from returning.

You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are at least 18 years old
Have depression
Are taking an antidepressant
Are still bothered by lingering symptoms of depression, such as:

Feeling sad or tearful
Feeling hopeless
Changes in appetite or weight
Sleeping too much or too little
Fatigue or lack of energy
Trouble concentrating
Lack of interest in your usual activities
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Feeling restless or slowness in speech, thought, or action

Additional criteria will be assessed by the study doctor confirm your eligibility. All study participants will receive study-related medications, evaluations, and office visits at no cost. In addition, participants may receive compensation for travel related expenses.