UCLA Mood Disorders Research Program
Dedicated to understanding and treating mood disorders
Depression Studies

Analysis of Brain Structure and Function in Patients with Depression
Lori Altshuler, M.D.
Principal Investigator

This study will assess whether changes in particular brain regions occur as a result of different mood states in persons with depression using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to look for these variations. Study participants will undergo an MRI scan when in a depressed mood. Some participants will be invited to have an additional scan when they have recovered from the mood episode.
Study Involvement
Participants will undergo two one-hour scans, the first while in a mood state and the second after recovering from the episode.



For more information contact Ana Aquino at 310-794-6663.