Could a memory drug boost antidepressants? small brain study launches

This early study is testing whether adding the drug memantine (used for Alzheimer's) to a standard antidepressant can improve how the brain processes memories in people with major depression. Thirty adults aged 18-50 will take an SSRI for 11 weeks, and for the last 6 weeks they will also receive either memantine or a placebo. Researchers will use brain scans and memory tasks to see if the combination works better than the antidepressant alone.