JAK Signaling in Depression and Cognition in Male Football Players (NCT07608796)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is being done to learn more about the role of inflammation in depressive and cognitive symptoms in patients with depression who have played at least 11 years of organized tackle football. This will be evaluated using a medication called baricitinib, which blocks one aspect of inflammation.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia
Age range: 30 Years to 55 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory School Of Medicine — Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (404) 727-8260
Email: amill02@emory.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.