Summary:
*DUPLICATE* The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of low-dose testosterone for women struggling with depression and for whom antidepressant medications have not been adequately effective.The trial is an 8-week study in which participants are randomly assigned to receive a low-dose testosterone cream or placebo (an inactive study medication). Study visits occur every two weeks, at which questionnaires are completed and participants meet with a clinician to discuss depression symptoms. Blood is also drawn to measure hormone levels at each visit. You can visit https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=mgSVxJ to learn more about the study and to contact study staff.
Qualified Participants Must:
• *DUPLICATE* Be 21-75 years old
• Be taking an antidepressant
• Be female
Qualified Participants May Receive:
*DUPLICATE*$200 compensation; Free parking in the MGH garages