Brain scans reveal how experimental drug may shift mood
NCT ID NCT05232032
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug to see if it can fix brain patterns linked to avoiding rewards in people with major depression or anxiety. About 112 unmedicated adults will have brain scans and do decision-making tasks. The goal is to understand how the drug works, not to cure or treat the condition.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mclean Hospital
RECRUITINGBelmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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