Selenium supplements tested as new hope for depressed youth

NCT ID NCT07203144

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether selenium supplements can reduce depression symptoms in 172 children and teens aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. Participants will take selenium or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in depression scores over time. The goal is to see if selenium can be a safe, simple addition to current treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 40000, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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