Scientists search for Depression's physical footprint in blood

NCT ID NCT01903655

Summary

This study aimed to find biological markers in the blood that might indicate physical stress in people with depression. Researchers enrolled 300 people, including those with and without depression, to measure things like telomere length (a cellular aging marker) and oxidative stress levels. The goal was to better understand the physical impact of depression and potentially find new ways to assess its severity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Dijon

    Dijon, 21079, France

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