Remote Mental Health Research Study
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital are conducting a study to learn about the genetic causes of severe depression.
Fast Facts
Ages 18+
Diagnosed with Depression or Bipolar Disorder
Received ECT, TMS, or Ketamine Treatment or Had an Evaluation for ECT
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital are conducting a study to learn about the genetic causes of severe depression.
We want to determine genetic factors that can help us both predict who gets major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder and which patients will respond to treatments like ECT. As part of the study, participants will provide a saliva sample using an at-home kit, as well as give information about their previous or current treatment experience.
Eventually, we hope that our findings will help researchers develop new and more effective treatment strategies for severe depression.
IRB00182162
Principal Investigator: Peter Zandi
Study Background
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital are conducting a study to learn about the genetic causes of severe depression.
We want to determine genetic factors that can help us both predict who gets major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder and which patients will respond to treatments like ECT. As part of the study, participants will provide a saliva sample using an at-home kit, as well as give information about their previous or current treatment experience.
Eventually, we hope that our findings will help researchers develop new and more effective treatment strategies for severe depression.
IRB00182162
Principal Investigator: Peter Zandi
Additional Information
In this study, we are trying to understand how genetics can help us predict who develops major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, as well as which patients will respond to treatments like ECT. We hope that by better understanding the genetic factors related to these conditions, we can develop new and more effective treatments for them.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder
- Currently receiving or have received Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), (es)Ketamine treatment, or had an evaluation for ECT
Has access to their electronic health records for their ECT/TMS/(es)ketamine treatment
This study involves:
- A virtual meeting where you will review the study details and consent form with our research team
- Providing a saliva sample using an at-home kit which will be mailed to you (we will cover all shipping costs)
- Granting our research team access to your medical records for the treatment that you received — ECT, TMS, or (es)Ketamine
Participants will receive a $25 gift card for completing the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
For further information, you can e-mail the study team at JHMood@jh.edu or call (410) 614-1923.
