๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-30

Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation (NCT06805851)

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

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Penn State University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Noll Laboratory โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years to 40 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Noll Laboratory โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (814) 863-1672

Email: w7k@psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Depression clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—