Pentoxifylline as an add on to SSRIs

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Depression

• Registration Number: PACTR201008000246399
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Age above 60 yrs
Depression according to DSM-IV criteria
At least moderate severity of depression as assessed by HDS and GDS

Exclusion Criteria

Liver cell dysfunction by clinical evaluation and ¿ 3 fold ALT.
Compromised renal function (creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/minute, as estimated by the MDRD calculator).
Reported history of arrhythmias
Use of corticosteroids or high dose of any NSAID in the last 3 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified