Switching to Duloxetine From Other Antidepressants
Major Depressive DisorderA multicentre, randomised, open label study of out-patients with major depression who have failed to respond adequately to antidepressant treatment for their current episode of depression. The study compares outcomes associated with two methods of switching from current antidepressant to duloxetine
Treatment of Nicotine Dependence and Acute Depression
Major Depressive DisorderNicotine DependenceThe purpose of this study is to assess the safety and feasibility of concurrent treatment of nicotine dependence (cigarette smoking) and acute depression. Participants who meet DSM-IV criteria for both nicotine dependence and acute major depression will be given pharmacological treatment for both disorders at the same time, along with a brief behavioral intervention for smoking cessation.
Efficacy and Safety of SR58611A in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive DisorderTo evaluate the efficacy of a fixed dose of SR58611A(350 mg q12) compared to placebo in patients with MajorDepressive Disorder (MDD) using escitalopram (10 mgqd) as positive control. The study is a multicenter, US and Canadian, randomized, double-blind, 3-parallel-group, placebo- and escitalopram-controlled, Phase III study consisting of four segments (A, B, C and D). Segment A is a 1-week, placebo, single-blind period. Segment B is an 8-week, double-blind period. Segment C is an optional 18-week double-blind extension period. Segment D is a 1-week safety follow-up period after study drug discontinuation or early termination (during Segment B or C).
CONCERTA® (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) as add-on Therapy in the Treatment of Adult Major Depressive...
Depressive DisorderMajorThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the addition of CONCERTA® (methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant) or placebo in adult outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder who are currently being treated with oral antidepressant medication (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or selective norepinephine reuptake inhibitors). The general symptoms of depression will be evaluated, as measured by the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Score (MADRS) on fatigue, energy, and overall severity of illness. The safety and tolerability of the CONCERTA® and antidepressant combination therapy will also be assessed.
Abilify as an Adjunctive Treatment for Refractory Depression
Depressive DisorderMajorThis is a study of the effectiveness of adding Abilify (aripiprazole), an atypical antipsychotic medication, to ongoing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant treatment for depressed outpatients who are not responding fully to SSRI treatment alone. It is hypothesized that patients' functioning will improve after 12 weeks of treatment with Aripiprazole and SSRI medication.
Pregnenolone Trial for Depression in Bipolar Disorders or Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder With...
Bipolar DisorderMajor Depressive Disorder1 moreThe purpose of this research is to determine if pregnenolone supplement is associated with a reduction in substance use and craving in patients with recurrent major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder and substance abuse/dependence. This research also wants to explore if pregnenolone supplements are associated with improvement in psychiatric symptoms and memory, which are often negatively affected in these patients. It is hypothesized that patients receiving pregnenolone supplements would show greater improvements in mood symptoms and memory, and crave substances less than the patients receiving placebo.
Effects of Duloxetine vs. Escitalopram on Heart Rate Variability in Depression
Major Depressive DisorderLow heart rate variability is a marker of increased risk of cardiac mortality, and is observed in depressed coronary artery disease patients. Some antidepressants may themselves, however, decrease heart rate variability. We will test the hypothesis that greater reduction in heart rate variability will be associated with duloxetine (which has noradrenergic activity) than escitalopram (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). We will also test the hypothesis that changes in heart rate variability are related to the magnitude of norepinephrine transporter occupancy.
Safety and Efficacy of Levomilnacipran ER (F2695 SR) in Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive DisorderThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Levomilnacipran ER versus placebo in the treatment of outpatients with major depressive disorder.
Long Term Safety and Tolerability of SR58611 in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive DisordersPrimary objective: - To evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of SR58611A (amibegron) patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Secondary objective: - To determine plasma concentrations of SR58878 (the active metabolite of SR58611A), for pharmacokinetic population analyses, to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in patients with MDD, and to evaluate the efficacy of amibegron in patients with MDD.
Efficacy and Safety of Quetiapine Fumarate Sustained Release (SEROQUEL SR) in Combination With an...
Major Depressive DisorderThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of quetiapine SR in combination with an antidepressant versus an antidepressant alone in patients with MDD with inadequate response to an antidepressant treatment. PLEASE NOTE: Seroquel SR and Seroquel XR refer to the same formulation. The SR designation was changed to XR after consultation with FDA.