I have answered questions on the phone and have been forwarded the consent forms.

But the problem is that it took me a long time (due to the depression) to email to begin with. Then it took extra days to get on the phone with her.

She says it's a total of seven visits.

I did ask how she managed to get anyone with depression to actually do this...to me it seems monumental. I don't know that I am capable of this.

Then I started to wonder if I was guilty of some kind of "depression judgement".... Logically, I know that's wrong to do. So please don't tell me. Please don't be angry.

Don't even know the point of this thread. Sorry.

[dexter]

Hi SophiesMom... I've never been in a clinical trial so I do not know the risks/rewards involved. But you if feel good about the trial itself then I think you should pursue it. Don't worry about the delay... If someone doing a clinical trial about depression does not understand that some or most of all of their applicants (possibly their best applicants) are going to have trouble with motivation and energy in filling out forms then...

I don't know how to finish that sentence. They should know that, be understanding, and be willing to help you with the process if they want good applicants.

Good luck if you decide to continue.

Thank you dexter.
They have been very understanding I think.

There are very few risks, but it's not a long term drug (it's just a week follow up). To be perfectly honest, do I want to possibly feel good for one day only?

Arrrgggg....decisions.

[kecanoe]

If the trial can give you one day, that might be hopeful for the future

[barbella]

I was in a clinical trial for rTMS and found it really worthwhile.

I hope there is no time pressure for you on this. You need to feel comfortable participating. You should also be able to withdraw from participating any time.