RecruitingNCT06805851

Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation

Thermoregulatory Responses to Heat Stress in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder With and Without Antidepressant Treatment


Sponsor

Penn State University

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if, compared to non-depressed adults, differences exist in skin blood flow and sweating responses to passive heat stress in adults with clinically diagnosed depression, those with depression who are prescribed and taking SSRIs and those with depression who are prescribed and taking SNRIs.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining how depression affects the body's ability to regulate temperature during exercise — specifically comparing people without depression, people with untreated depression, and people with depression being treated with antidepressants. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 40 years old - You either have no depression, OR have been clinically diagnosed with major depressive disorder (whether untreated or taking a serotonin-based antidepressant for at least 2 weeks) - You have normal blood pressure and are not diabetic - You are in average physical fitness for your age and sex - You are proficient in English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your BMI is above 35 - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year - You smoke or use recreational drugs - You have a latex or adhesive allergy - You take medications that could affect heart rate or temperature regulation (such as beta blockers or diuretics) - You experience chest pain or significant musculoskeletal pain during exertion Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Noll Laboratory

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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