Brain scan spots depression risk before symptoms appear
NCT ID NCT05427578
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple brain scan can detect signs of depression vulnerability in people who are not currently depressed. Researchers used a light-based imaging technique to measure brain activity in 90 adults, including those who had recovered from depression and those with a family history of the condition. The goal was to identify brain markers that might predict future depression risk.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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