Tail Suspension Test

Description

The tail suspension test is similar to the forced swim test, but instead of using water, rodents are hung by their tails. The time spent immobile is measured as an index of a depressive-like state which can be reduced by antidepressant treatment.

Model Systems
  • Mice
  • Rats
Standard Readouts
  • Time Spent Immobile
Additional Readouts
  • Custom assays

Daniel Lichtman

Managing Partner