Biological Aspects of Depression and Antidepressant Drugs

This study will be measuring changes in depressive symptoms over a 7 week time period. Double-blind placebo controlled trial using the pharmacologic agents Paroxetine or Desipramine.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

21 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

South Texas Veterans Health Care System

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Diagnosis of major depressive disorder Ham-D Score > 18
English speaking with ability to read and sign an informed consent

Treatment and study plan

paroxetine

Drug

Desipramine

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 1996
Study completion: 2001
First posted: Jul 5, 2001
Registry last updated: Jan 21, 2009

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