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Intranasal Insulin for Mood Disorders
Study Summary
This trial is studying how well insulin works in treating anhedonia in people with mood disorders.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
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- I do not use insulin or oral medications for blood sugar control.I am between 18-50 years old and agree to participate in the study.I am 18-50 years old with major depression or bipolar disorder, scoring ≥20 on the MADRS, and no dementia or intellectual disability.I am healthy but have a serious ongoing illness.I have a neurological disorder or illness that could affect my thinking.You have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction in the past three months, or have tested positive for drugs during screening.People without medical conditions that prevent them from having an MRI.Healthy people who are pregnant or breastfeedingI am not using insulin or oral medications for blood sugar control.You have a serious medical condition that is not stable.I have no history of psychiatric or neurological conditions.You are not eligible if you have used drugs or alcohol heavily in the past 3 months or have a positive drug test.You are unable to have an MRI scan for medical reasons.I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or another form of dementia.
- Group 1: Insulin
- Group 2: Sterile Diluent
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible for me to participate in this trial?
"This clinical trial is recruiting 150 individuals suffering from manic disorder, who are between 18 and 50 years old. Candidates must meet the following requirements: DSM-5 defined MDD/BD with a total score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) of 20 or higher, absent history of dementia, no intellectual disabilities and voluntary written informed consent before enrolment."
What other experiments have been conducted to explore the potential of Humulin R?
"Currently, 71 trials are being conducted to research Humulin R. Of these investigations 13 have reached the third phase of testing. Most studies for this treatment occur in Wilmington, Delaware, yet other sites across 247 cities and towns also partake in its exploration."
What is the cap on patient participation in this medical investigation?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that this medical study, which was initially posted on October 6th 2021, is presently seeking participants. Approximately 150 individuals need to be recruited from a single clinical site."
Is the eligibility for this clinical trial confined to individuals under fifty years of age?
"This medical research is seeking participants aged 18 or above, but under 50 years old."
Is enrollment still open for this research initiative?
"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively recruiting participants and was initially published on October 6th 2021 with no edits made since then."
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