Could an arthritis drug ease depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04814355

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce brain inflammation in people with major depression. Forty-one adults with depression received brain scans before and after 8 weeks of celecoxib treatment. The goal was to see if lowering inflammation in key brain areas would also reduce depressive symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Psychiatry Department at Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, New York, 11794-8101, United States

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