Plain-English translation of NCT00024635 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a screening and evaluation study for people with mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, or healthy volunteers. Researchers will do interviews, physical exams, and imaging tests to better understand these conditions and see if you're a good fit for other research studies at the National Institute of Mental Health.
Many people with mood and anxiety disorders need better treatments and a deeper understanding of what causes these conditions. This screening study helps researchers find the right participants for specialized research and collect important health information that can lead to advances in treatment.
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You'll visit the National Institute of Mental Health for a screening appointment that includes interviews about your mood and mental health, a physical exam, and possibly brain imaging scans, heart monitoring, and blood or urine tests. The screening usually takes a few hours. Based on the results, you may be invited to participate in other research studies, or you'll be referred to care in your community.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Suburban Hospital
Enrollment target
~16,000 participants
Started
February 2001
Age range
3 Years – 99 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Carlos A Zarate, M.D.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.