Dr. Delgado oversees an innovative research program at the UA College of Medicine focused on learning more about the biological basis of depression. Other research involves studying people at risk for developing depression in their lifetime. The UA program also has been involved in investigations into depression and acupuncture, depression and cerebral spinal fluid, and sexual dysfunction associated with depression and antidepressant treatment. Many UA depression research studies are seeking participants , including studies of both investigational and marketed antidepressants. All studies offer a free diagnosis or a confirmation of existing diagnosis, a free physical exam, laboratory tests and EKG, as well as weekly or biweekly visits with a clinician or therapist.
Participation is voluntary and all patients are well informed of study procedures before enrollment.
Participants receive a preliminary phone screen to determine initial eligibility for a study.