Could an arthritis drug lift the fog of depression?
NCT ID NCT07003997
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether baricitinib, a drug that blocks inflammation signals, can improve motivation and brain function in adults with major depression who have high inflammation. About 100 people aged 25-55 with depression and elevated C-reactive protein will receive the drug or placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will use brain scans and motivation tasks to see if reducing inflammation helps restore reward and movement circuits in the brain.
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RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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