Laughing gas study seeks clues for stubborn depression

NCT ID NCT04199143

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain reacts to nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers used brain scans and ultrasound to measure changes in blood flow and connectivity before, during, and after a one-hour exposure. The goal was to find markers that could predict who might benefit from this treatment. The study included 20 depressed patients and 10 healthy volunteers.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TREATMENT RESISTANT DEPRESSION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.