Dr. Mark H Rapaport, MD

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University of Utah

Studies Anxiety
Studies Major Depressive Disorder
2 reported clinical trials
3 drugs studied

Affiliated Hospitals

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University Of Utah

Clinical Trials Mark H Rapaport, MD is currently running

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Omega-3

for Depression

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the production of anti-inflammatory effects and clinical improvement in people with depression who have not responded well to standard antidepressant treatment. The main questions it seeks to answer are: 1. Do omega-3 fatty acids added to ineffective antidepressant treatment increase production of compounds that reduce inflammation? 2. Is the increase in these anti-inflammatory compounds associated with a stronger antidepressant effect? Participants taking antidepressants that have not worked completely will be assigned at random for a 12-week period to one of the following: 1. an omega-3 preparation 2. an inactive placebo During the course of the study, blood tests will be obtained for compounds associated with inflammation, and questionnaires to measure clinical improvement in depressive symptoms will be administered.

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Phase 2

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Massage Therapy

for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

This clinical trial will compare the effects of Swedish massage or light touch therapy on brain activity and symptoms of anxiety. This is a randomized research study and subjects will be randomized into one of two study touch intervention groups, and will have an equal chance of being placed in one of the groups: 1. Swedish massage therapy twice per week for 6 weeks. 2. Light touch therapy twice per week for 6 weeks. The Primary Objective is to identify brain networks activated by touch interventions using fMRI brain imaging in subjects with generalized anxiety disorder. Subjects will undergo two fMRI scanning sessions (one before and one after) twice per week for 6 weeks of touch intervention. Subjects will also be asked to complete questionnaires on anxiety, stress and depression.

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1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 2 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical Trials

Treatments Mark H Rapaport, MD has experience with

  • Light Touch Therapy
  • Swedish Massage Therapy
  • Omega 3

Breakdown of trials Mark H Rapaport, MD has run

Major Depressive Disorder

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