RESEARCH
Encouraging progress has been made in treating depression during
the last two decades. New advances in medication and biological
treatments, along with psychotherapy, are helping great numbers
of people lead fulfilling, hopeful lives.
The Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression actively participates
in the development of new ways to treat depression. Our staff
includes nationally recognized physicians, psychiatrists and researchers
who can form treatment plans involving a wide range of therapies. As
a result, we have helped achieve success and life-changing results
for patients who have not responded to prior treatment.
On this page you will find information on the current research
studies at the Fuqua Center and links for
research opportunities outside the Fuqua Center.
Opportunities to Participate in Research Studies at the Fuqua
Center
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
The Fuqua Center is conducting a 9-week research study
using an investigational device to treat depression. Participants
must be between the ages of 18 and 70, must be experiencing symptoms
of depression for at least 4 weeks and have had previous antidepressant
treatment without getting completely well. Participants will receive
transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment with a non-invasive
magnetic device. There is no cost for participating. If you would
like more information about the study please call our automated
phone screening service toll-free at 1-877-498-0096 or email Sinead Quinn at scquinn@emory.edu. For
more information about TMS, click
Here to
go to our TMS page.
The Conte Center Brain Autopsy Program
The Fuqua Center has partnered with The Conte Center
for the Neuroscience of Depression to enroll subjects in a study
in which people who have had past depression can donate their
brain to science after death. The purpose of the program is to
investigate a biological cause of depression. There is no cost
for participation in this program. For more information, please
e-mail Sinead Quinn at scquinn@emory.edu or call her at (404) 728-6957.
Imaging in Late-Life Depression
The Department of Psychiatry at Emory University is conducting a study using MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) to study MAJOR DEPRESSION in older adults. We need volunteers with and without depression who meet the following criteria:
- At least 60 years old
- Currently experiencing an episode of depression OR have no history of depression
- No other major mental illness
- Generally healthy (OK to have medical conditions that are under control)
- No history of neurological disease (such as Parkinson Disease, dementia, epilepsy or stroke)
- Are willing to have an MRI scan of the head
Participants will receive up to $100 to compensate for their time participating in the study. For more information, please call Ronald Chismar, RN at (404) 728-6257.
Additional Opportunities to Participate in Investigational Studies
