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There are several types of depression clinical trials. Some are for those who have depression symptoms, yet haven’t been diagnosed or treated and then there are those for people who cannot find adequate relief of depression symptoms with the currently available FDA approved depression medications. Or, in some cases the side effects that result from the depression treatment overshadow the improvement of depression symptoms.
Some depression clinical trials offer new, unique approaches to treating depression, such as fast-acting nasal inhalants, magnetic devices, or infusion treatments. Other depression clinical trials examine the causes and conditions through DNA testing and observing changes in physical and cognitive function as early predictors of relapse. Either way, the research conducted during depression clinical trials help us to understand and treat this condition better than ever.
At CNS Healthcare, we offer a variety of depression clinical trials. You can learn if one is right for you by selecting the nearest location and scheduling a no-cost appointment using the form on the page. There is never any cost or need for referral or insurance to participate in any of our clinical trials. Compensation is available for time and travel.
When someone gets depressed, they will start to feel sad or down most of the time and will show less interest in the things in life that would usually bring happiness. It’s common for people with depression to stop spending time with friends and family, to stop doing activities and hobbies that they typically enjoy, and to put less effort into responsibilities at home and work or school. To other people, a person suffering from depression may appear tearful at times, irritable, unmotivated, and sluggish. Many people with depression also have a hard time focusing or concentrating. They may have a hard time doing anything that requires attention, like paying bills or completing work-related tasks, and may even have a hard time carrying on a conversation.
It’s also common for a person with depression to have some physical signs that something is not quite right. Depression can cause a person to eat a lot more or a lot less than usual, which can lead to drastic changes in their body weight. Depression also causes changes in normal sleeping habits. Some people end up sleeping much more than usual, and still feel tired. Other people with depression have a hard time falling asleep or sleeping well through the night.
One of the more dangerous aspects of depression is the tendency for people to have recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. While not everyone with depression becomes a threat to themselves, suicide is a leading cause of death among people with depression. If you or someone you know with depression is having thoughts or plans of suicide, it is imperative to seek professional help immediately.
A common misconception is that people need a specific reason to feel depressed, like losing a job, a relationship ending, or other drastic life changes. In reality, many people who become depressed cannot describe one specific thing that caused them to feel down. Many people who suffer from depression tell us that everything is great in their lives and that they don’t know why they are feeling down.
Many of us will have times in our lives that we’re feeling down, but when the feelings last for more than 2 consecutive weeks, and things do not seem to be getting better despite the situation changing, you may be depressed. The good news is that there are many treatment options for depression. The bad news is that no one particular option works for everyone. The sooner you reach out and take the first steps toward getting help, the sooner you’ll be able to get through the depression and get your life back.
Depression during and after pregnancy occurs more often than most people realize. Depression during pregnancy is also called antepartum or prenatal depression, and depression after pregnancy is called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a long-lasting form of depression that can cause severe mood swings, exhaustion, and a sense of hopelessness. Postpartum depression shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s a serious disorder, but it can be overcome through treatment. If you’re feeling depressed after your baby’s birth, you may be reluctant or embarrassed to admit it. But if you experience any symptoms of postpartum depression, call CNS Healthcare and schedule an appointment to see if you qualify to participate in a research study.
Since opening our doors in 1996, CNS Healthcare has had the privilege of assisting in the development of some of the most widely prescribed medicines in the world. We continue to lead the way in providing the clinical research necessary to identify medications for the FDA to review and, once approved, physicians to prescribe. CNS has conducted thousands of clinical trials, improved millions of lives, and is proud to have helped in the FDA approval of nearly 100 new treatments.