Can brain scans predict depression in teen girls?

NCT ID NCT01743716

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at healthy girls aged 12-14 and their mothers to find early signs of depression. Researchers used interviews, computer tasks, saliva samples, and brain scans to see how mood and brain activity are linked. The goal was to learn more about what might predict depression, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • McLean Hospital

    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

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