Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628395]
Researchers:
Prof Michael Berk
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Seetal Dodd
,
Dr Felicity Ng
,
Dr Olivia Dean
,
Prof Gin Malhi
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Brief description This is evidence that the brain's antioxidant defences, particularly glutathione, are altered in depression. N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a glutathione precursor, increases antioxidant defences and has antidepressant properties in bipolar disorder. The aim of this study is to see if treatment with NAC will precent relapse and improve the symptoms of depression including functioning and quality of life. Participants will be randomly given either NAC or placebo, in addition to standard thereapy.
Funding Amount $AUD 443,832.92
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/628395
- nhmrc : 628395