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Pramipexole to Enhance Social Connections
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego
Summary
This study seeks to understand if the medication pramipexole improves social connectedness and functioning in adults (ages 18-50) who experience anxiety or depression. The study plans to enroll 108 participants total across two sites (University of California San Diego and New York State Psychiatric Institute). Pramipexole will be given in a 6-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Social reward processing will be assessed using measures of brain function (fMRI), behavior, and self-report at baseline and week 6. Knowledge gained from this study will help determine the therapeutic potential of targeting the dopamine system to remediate social disconnection as an anxiety and depression intervention.
Official title: Targeting Dopamine-Mediated Social Reward Sensitivity to Remediate Social Disconnection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2024-05-13
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pramipexole Pill
The study drug, pramipexole, is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome. Pramipexole (Mirapex) tablets are taken orally, with or without food.
Placebo Pill
Placebo will match the study drug in mode of administration, color, size, and taste.
Locations (2)
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, United States