NCT00723970

Brief Summary

The study was designed to examine the efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine XR for the treatment of women who suffer from depression in the context of the menopausal transition and postmenopausal years. Besides the improvement of depressive symptoms, the investigators are interested in examining the impact of this medication on vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats), sleep and overall quality of life.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4 major-depressive-disorder

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2007

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 25, 2008

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 29, 2008

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

February 8, 2012

Status Verified

July 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

July 25, 2008

Last Update Submit

February 7, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Major Depressive DisorderInsomniaHot FlashesMenopauseQuetiapine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in depressive scores (MADRS) from baseline (after a 2-week lead-in phase) to study end

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in Menopause-related scores, based on the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) and Hot Flash Related daily interference Scale (HFRDIS)

    8 weeks

Study Arms (1)

A

EXPERIMENTAL

Use of quetiapine, flexible dose (150-300 mg/day) for 8 weeks, following a 2-week placebo lead-in phase

Drug: Quetiapine Extended Release

Interventions

Quetiapine XR, 150-300 mg QHS, for 8 weeks

Also known as: Quetiapine extended-release (Seroquel XR)
A

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 60 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • women 40 to 60 years
  • diagnosis of MDD
  • perimenopausal or postmenopausal

You may not qualify if:

  • using HRT
  • using psychotropic medications
  • other DSM-IV axis I diagnoses other than MDD

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC)

Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 3B6, Canada

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Frey BN, Haber E, Mendes GC, Steiner M, Soares CN. Effects of quetiapine extended release on sleep and quality of life in midlife women with major depressive disorder. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2013 Feb;16(1):83-5. doi: 10.1007/s00737-012-0314-y. Epub 2012 Nov 11.

  • Soares CN, Frey BN, Haber E, Steiner M. A pilot, 8-week, placebo lead-in trial of quetiapine extended release for depression in midlife women: impact on mood and menopause-related symptoms. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2010 Oct;30(5):612-5. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0b013e3181f1d0f2.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, MajorSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersHot Flashes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Claudio N Soares, MD, PhD

    St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, McMaster University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2008

First Posted

July 29, 2008

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion

May 1, 2009

Study Completion

May 1, 2009

Last Updated

February 8, 2012

Record last verified: 2009-07

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