Is anyone using HAM-D/ HDRS (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) score of less than 21 in their clinical studies of depression treatment?

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I'm trying to obtain a treatment-resistant depressed study population. In my reading the standard minimum HDRS/ HAM-D score for inclusion in such a study seems to be 21. But I'm concerned that this will be too strict as these subjects are already partly treated. Does anyone have experience using a lower cutoff? Or have you seen studies that do?

Richard Hickman

Niacin cures depression.

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Hoffer, A. (2012) Dr. Abram Hoffer Aiming at recoveries for schizophrenia and symptoms of severe mental illness. Retrieved from https://isepp.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/dr-abram-hoffer-aiming-at-recoveries-for-schizophrenia-and-symptoms-of-severe-mental-illness/

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