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Effect of paroxetine treatment on glycaemic control and quality of life in mildly depressed type two diabetic subjects: a double-blind randomised placebo controlled six month trial

Completed
Conditions
Type two diabetes mellitus and depression.
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Registration Number
ISRCTN55819922
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline (Finland)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria

1. Volunteers between 50 and 70 years of age
2. Diagnosed type two diabetes
3. Hba1c more than 7.0%
4. Mild symptoms of depression

Exclusion Criteria

1. Moderate to severe depression based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV) criteria
2. Severe diabetic complications
3. Use of warfarin
4. Glaucoma

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
10% decrease in HbA1c.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
20% improvement in quality of life as defined by the RAND-36 health relate quality of life questionnaire.
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