NCT01699490

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify evidence-based guidelines for treating major depressive disorder to full remission in Taiwanese major depressive disorder (MDD) patients. To achieve this goal, the investigators aim to: (1) evaluate the risks and benefits of adjunctive pharmacotherapies for cognitive and metabolic consequences in MDD, and (2) clarify the shared biological mechanisms between mood, immune and metabolism homeostasis

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4 major-depressive-disorder

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2012

Typical duration for phase_4 major-depressive-disorder

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 30, 2012

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 3, 2012

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

September 29, 2014

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

September 30, 2012

Last Update Submit

September 26, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Major Depressive DisorderAntidepressantsInsulinFluoxetine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • fasting plasma glucose

    12 weeks

  • fasting serum insulin

    12 weeks

  • C-reactive Protein, and IL-6

    12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Fluoxetine + Valsartan

EXPERIMENTAL

The initial dose of fluoxetine was 20 mg once daily, which could be increased by 20 mg in divided doses to a maximal daily dose of 60 mg. Add-on treatment to 40 mg per day of valsartan

Drug: Fluoxetine + Valsartan

Fluoxetine + Placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The initial dose of fluoxetine was 20 mg once daily, which could be increased by 20 mg in divided doses to a maximal daily dose of 60 mg. Add-on treatment to placebo

Drug: Fluoxetine + Placebo

Interventions

The curative effect of fluoxetine add-on valsartan 40 mg per day for 12 weeks therapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Also known as: Prozac, Diovan
Fluoxetine + Valsartan

The curative effect of fluoxetine add-on placebo therapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Also known as: Prozac
Fluoxetine + Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age: 16-65 years old
  • Signed informed consent by patient or legal representative
  • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HDRS) scores ≥ 16
  • A diagnosis of MDD according to DSM-IV criteria made by a specialist in psychiatry

You may not qualify if:

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitor or antidepressant treatment prior to entering the study
  • A DSM-IV diagnosis of substance abuse within the past three months
  • An organic mental disease, mental retardation or dementia
  • A serious surgical condition or physical illness
  • Patients who were pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Tainan, 701, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, MajorInsulin Resistance

Interventions

FluoxetineValsartan

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PropylaminesAminesOrganic ChemicalsTetrazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsValineAmino Acids, Branched-ChainAmino AcidsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsAmino Acids, Essential

Study Officials

  • Po See Chen, M.D., Ph.D

    National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Po See Chen, M.D., Ph.D.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 30, 2012

First Posted

October 3, 2012

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion

July 1, 2015

Study Completion

July 1, 2015

Last Updated

September 29, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-09

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