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A 7-day course of Losartan (a licensed and safe medicine) or placebo, and psychological training focused on activity scheduling. Participants will also visit the Department of Psychiatry twice to complete questionnaires and computer tasks.

We are looking for volunteers aged 18–65 who are experiencing low mood or reduced motivation to take part in a study testing a 7-day course of Losartan (a licensed and safe medicine) or placebo, and psychological training focused on activity scheduling. 

 

What’s involved?

  • An eligibility phone call with the study researcher
  • An initial visit to the Department of Psychiatry
  • An online psychological training session + a week of activity homework (to work around your schedule)
  • A 7-day course of Losartan or placebo
  • A follow-up visit to the Department of Psychiatry

 

Reimbursement

Participants who complete the study will receive £140, plus reasonable travel expenses for visits.

 

Who can take part?

We are looking for participants who are not currently taking antidepressants. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are in the attached Participant Information Sheet. If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible but are interested, please complete the pre-screening survey or get in touch for further information. 

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Want to learn more?

Take the pre-screening survey: https://psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k8JFzMYrSfS5pk

Or email rowan.haslam@psych.ox.ac.uk

 

Ethics reference: MS IDREC 660982

We are looking for

Participants aged 18-65 who are experiencing low mood or reduced motivation, who are not currently taking antidepressants.

Expenses

£140 plus reasonable travel expenses