Treatment of Depression in Adults
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Psychotherapy, Depressive disorder, Antidepressive agents, Citalopram
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Major depression Exclusion Criteria: History of manic or hypomanic episodes History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa Current psychosis Drug and/or alcohol dependence or abuse within 3 months prior to study entry. Participants with episodic abuse related to mood disorders will not be excluded. Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder Diagnosis of organic affective syndrome and uncontrolled medical illness Pregnancy Require inpatient treatment for suicidal risk or psychosis History of an inability to tolerate any of the study treatments Currently receiving treatment with an effective antidepressant
Sites / Locations
- Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - Depression Prevention Program
- The University of Pisa
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
1
2
3
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Escitalopram
Escitalopram plus IPT