BDNF Level and val66met Polymorphism of Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor Gene in Patients With T2DM and Depression
Depression, Diabetes Mellitus
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Depression focused on measuring Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility Criteria
Sites / Locations
- Cairo university hospitals
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and depression
Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and no depression
This arm includes patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus that were diagnosed with depression using structured clinical interview for DSM-IV Axis disorder (SCID-I) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) for diagnosing depression and exclusion of other psychiatric disorders.
This arm includes patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus where depression was ruled out using structured clinical interview for DSM-IV Axis disorder (SCID-I) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) for diagnosing depression and exclusion of other psychiatric disorders.