Research, Funding, and Awards

  • Enrolling Participants: Adults 60-85 w/ Depression

    Recruiting Adults 60-85 with Depression


    UConn Health Study Investigates how Depression impacts aging biological processes and brain function.

     

    Recruiting Men & Women ages 60 - 85 with Depression

     

    Men and women 60 - 85 years old who are diagnosed with and experiencing symptoms of depression are needed for this study to investigate how depression negatively impacts the aging processes and brain function.

     

    Participation involves:

     

    6 visits to UConn Health

    Blood draw

    Interviews and evaluations

    Testing of thinking & memory

    One-time MRI brain scan

    No cost for participation

     

    Payment to participants includes up to $100 at completion of the baseline assessments and $70 at completion of the follow-up assessments every 6 months for 2 years for a total of $380.

     

    For more information please call Amy at 860-679-4309 or email sendep@uchc.edu

     

    The SenDep Study: Linking Molecular Senescence Changes to Depression and Cognitive Impairment in Late Life

    IRB# 21-257-2, Breno Satler Diniz, M.D, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry

    For more information, contact: Amy Novotny at 860-679-4309