NCT02519790

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the way the antidepressant concentration (amount of medication) in the blood changes due to the physiological changes in the body (i.e., changes in metabolism, hormones and body fluid) during pregnancy and postpartum and the impact of genetic factors on the degree of these changes. Changes in antidepressant concentration are important to monitor, as decreases in antidepressant concentration may lead to less than therapeutic drug levels, which may cause an increase in mood symptoms or recurrence of depressive episodes. Increases in antidepressant concentration have the potential to lead to increased side effects. The study team is hoping to better understand the course of these changes across pregnancy and postpartum and how an individual's genetic makeup impacts these changes with the goal of developing guidelines to optimize antidepressant treatment of pregnant women.

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
88

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 7, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 11, 2015

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2016

Completed
4.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2020

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

November 17, 2021

Status Verified

November 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

August 7, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 15, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

PregnancyDepressionAnxietyMental HealthWomen

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Concentration-to-dose ratio of SSRI in plasma

    Every 4 weeks in pregnancy, at delivery, and at 6 and 14 weeks postpartum

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Scores

    Every 4 weeks in pregnancy, at delivery, and at 6 and 14 weeks postpartum

  • Asberg Side Effects Scale

    Every 4 weeks in pregnancy and at 6 and 14 weeks postpartum

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Community sample of women taking sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa), or escitalopram (Lexapro) in pregnancy and postpartum in areas surrounding Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA and Galveston, TX.

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18-45
  • Pregnant, less than or at 18 weeks gestation
  • English-speaking
  • DSM-IV diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), any subtype
  • Medically healthy
  • Singleton gestation
  • Taking sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), or citalopram (Celexa)/escitalopram (Lexapro) and have made the decision to continue this medication throughout pregnancy

You may not qualify if:

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder or any psychotic episode
  • Substance abuse or dependence in the last 6 months and/or positive urine drug screen
  • Primary anxiety disorder without MDD
  • EPDS score ≥15, or item 10, self-harm thoughts, is scored 3 "yes, quite often"
  • Current use of other therapies for depression, including herbals (such as St. John's Wort)
  • Chronic use of drugs for medical disorders except aspirin

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Northwestern University Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

Location

University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

Location

Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionAnxiety DisordersPsychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorMental DisordersPersonal Satisfaction

Study Officials

  • Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S.

    Northwestern University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 7, 2015

First Posted

August 11, 2015

Study Start

August 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 1, 2020

Study Completion

June 30, 2021

Last Updated

November 17, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

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