Can a hunger hormone give people with depression more drive?
NCT ID NCT06576440
Summary
This study tested if giving people the natural hunger hormone ghrelin could increase their motivation to work for rewards and change how their body uses energy. It involved 24 people, including some with major depression and some healthy volunteers. Participants received either ghrelin or a saltwater placebo and then played a game where they had to press buttons to earn food or money rewards, while their mood and energy use were measured.
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Department of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany
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