Identification of Genetic Markers and Predictors of Antidepressant-induced Suicidality in Youth Depression

Genetic Markers and Predictors of Antidepressant-induced Suicidality in Youth Depression

The objective of this study is to identification of genetic markers and predictors of antidepressant-induced suicidality in youth depression. Participants who take the standardized pharmacotherapy (bupropion or lamotrigine) for depression will be observed for 8 weeks. They will do several scales and genetic tests at visit 1 (week 0), visit 3 (week 4) and visit 4 (week 8)

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged between 11 and 18 years
2. Met the Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL) diagnostic criteria for depressive episode or dysthymia
3. Intelligence quotient higher than 70 on the Korean Educational Developmental Institute's Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

Exclusion Criteria:

1. presence of intellectual disability
2. presence of hereditary disorder
3. past and/or current history of acquired brain injury, like cerebral palsy
4. presence of seizure, other neurological disorder or sensory impairments
5. past and/or current history of pervasive developmental disorder
6. past and/or current history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis
7. presence of severe learning disorder