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Study of Medication and Placebo Response in Major Depression

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Depressive Disorder, Major
Registration Number
NCT00229476
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Brief Summary

The primary purpose of the research study is to use recordings of brain electrical activity (through electroencephalogram, or EEG) and symptom measurements to determine whether patients are likely to show a response to medication or placebo treatment during a treatment trial for depression.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical Diagnosis of Unipolar Major Depression
Exclusion Criteria
  • Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorder, History of Severe Head Trauma

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
depressive symptoms
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
brain electrical activity (EEG)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute & Hospital

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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