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临床试验/EUCTR2017-004624-30-SE
EUCTR2017-004624-30-SE进行中(未招募)1 期

Modulating proinflammatory processes using tocilizumab in major depressive disorder

inköping University0 个研究点目标入组 66 人开始时间: 2017年11月27日最近更新:
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试验速览

阶段
1 期
状态
进行中(未招募)
发起方
入组人数
66

研究概览

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研究设计

研究类型
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product

入排标准

入选标准

  • General inclusions (evaluated through screening under separate protocol 2017/345-32)
  • 1. Age 18 – 65
  • 2. Working knowledge of Swedish
  • 3. Current MDD episode as determined by MINI screening
  • Tocilizumab augmentation-protocol related inclusions
  • 1. Willingness to provide informed consent (including consent to use baseline data from protocol 2017/345-32), and ability to do so, as evidenced by clinical assessment and a MMSE score = 24
  • 2. Serum IL-6 levels above upper limit of reference interval (evaluated under separate protocol 2017/345-32)
  • 3. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must agree to use a method of contraception that is highly effective for the duration of the study and for 3 months after the intake of the investigational medicinal product. A highly effective method of birth control is defined as one which results in a low failure rate (i.e. less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly, such as implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some IUDs, sexual abstinence or vasectomised partner.
  • 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 61
  • F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
  • F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 5

排除标准

  • General exclusions (evaluated under separate protocol 2017/345-32):
  • 1. Any medical condition that, in the judgment of the study physician, after appropriate consults if needed, accounts for the symptoms of depression, such as, for example, hypothyroidism, severe anemia, etc.
  • 2. Standard clinical contraindication to MRI scanning of the head according to MRI checklist in Region Östergötland, following additional exams and evaluation by radiologist if needed.
  • 3. Pregnancy
  • 4. Any medical condition that, in the judgment of the study physician and after appropriate consults if needed, is likely to influence cerebral blood flow or gross-level brain activity/anatomy, such as for instance:
  • a. type-1 diabetes
  • b. cardiovascular or respiratory disease
  • c. history of significant head injury
  • d. hyper-/hypothyroidism
  • e. epilepsy
  • 5. Current DSM-5 diagnosis of a substance use disorder (moderate – severe, corresponding to DSM-IV substance dependence; not including nicotine), as determined by the MINI interview
  • 6. Current DSM-5 diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (except MDD episode with mood congruent psychotic symptoms)
  • 7. Use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs that could interfere with the objectives of the study (such as ongoing use of steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
  • 8. Additional medication exclusions:
  • a. For antidepressants
  • i. new medications started within one month prior to study (two months, in the case of fluoxetine)
  • ii. increase in dose within one month prior to study
  • b. For antipsychotics
  • i. changed dosage within one month prior to study
  • c. For antiepileptic drugs
  • i. changed dosage within two months prior to study
  • d. For mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium)
  • i. changed dosage within two months prior to study
  • Tocilizumab augmentation-protocol related exclusions:
  • 1. Presence, as evaluated by laboratory testing and appropriate specialist consult if needed, of multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, or human immunodeficiency virus.
  • 2. Recent (within past month) immunization or plan to receive immunization during the duration of the study.
  • 3. Lactation
  • 4. A history of, or current tuberculosis as determined by history, physical exam, blood tests and chest X-rays.
  • 5. A history of, or current severe herpes infection (severe genital herpes, herpes zoster, or herpes encephalitis).
  • 6. Having a high risk of tuberculosis exposure as confirmed by interview
  • 7. Presence of interstitial pulmonary disease (including but not limited to primary or secondary pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis), as determined by history, physical exam and chest X-ray.
  • 8. Presence of hepatitis B or C as determined by laboratory testing
  • 9. Systemic or serious fungal infection
  • 10. A history of clinically significant recurrence of viral or bacterial infections, as determined from medical records and interview will lead to appropriate specialist consult to determine wheth

研究者

发起方
inköping University

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