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Clinical Trials/EUCTR2008-003359-58-GB
EUCTR2008-003359-58-GB
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable

A pilot study to examine the efficacy and safety of escitalopram in doses up to 50 mg for the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). - Resistant Depression Study

CPS Research0 sites60 target enrollmentJune 18, 2008

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Major Depressive Disorder
Sponsor
CPS Research
Enrollment
60
Status
Active, not recruiting
Last Updated
14 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
June 18, 2008
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
14 years ago
Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
CPS Research

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1\.written informed consent will be obtained from each patient
  • 2\.aged 18 to 65 inc
  • 3\.suffering from MDD as defined by DSM IV
  • 4\.have been taking citalopram in a dose of at least 20mg for at least six weeks
  • 5\.an inadequate response \-\- defined as failure to achieve a MADRS score of \<12
  • Are the trial subjects under 18? no
  • Number of subjects for this age range:
  • F.1\.2 Adults (18\-64 years) yes
  • F.1\.2\.1 Number of subjects for this age range
  • F.1\.3 Elderly (\>\=65 years) no

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\.Significant other psychiatric disorder which would interfere with trial assessments. Co\-morbid generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic will be permitted where MDD is considered the primary diagnosis .
  • 2\.history of mania or bipolar disorder
  • 3\.Known contraindication for the use of citalopram or escitalopram.
  • 4\.Significant bleeding disorder
  • 5\.Prominent suicidal ideation (score more than 4 in the MADRS suicidal thoughts” item)
  • 6\.Alcohol or substance dependence in the past 6 months
  • 7\.Major physical illness
  • 8\.Significant liver or renal function abnormality
  • 9\.Significant ECG abnormalities
  • 10\.Pregnant or lactating females

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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