Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Implicit and Explicit Memory Performance (NCT06663423) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Implicit and Explicit Memory Performance
Iran27 participantsStarted 2024-08-10
Plain-language summary
This study examines the effect of anxiety and depression on memory processes, focusing on implicit and explicit memory. Implicit memory involves unconscious recall, such as recognizing familiar words without effort, while explicit memory requires conscious recollection of specific information. The study aims to investigate whether individuals with depression and anxiety show differences in these types of memory, which may contribute to biases related to their emotional states.
Participants were divided into three groups: individuals with depressive disorder, individuals with generalized anxiety disorder, and a control group with no emotional disorders. Each group was assessed using tasks designed to measure both implicit and explicit memory performance. The goal is to enhance understanding of memory biases in individuals with depression and anxiety, potentially supporting more targeted interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (Group 1)
* Individuals diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (Group 2)
* Healthy individuals with no history of emotional disorders (Group 3)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of neurological disorders
* Visual impairments
* Substance abuse or drug addiction
* Psychiatric hospitalizations unrelated to primary diagnosis (for Groups 1 and 2)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Explicit Memory Bias
Timeframe: At a single time point during the experimental session, approximately 1 day