Depression in older adults linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
NCT ID NCT02434393
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looks at how depression in older adults may speed up memory and thinking problems. Researchers will follow 120 people with late-life depression for 30 months, using brain scans and memory tests. The goal is to understand the link between depression and conditions like Alzheimer's, without offering any treatment.
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
COMPLETEDPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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