Lethargic Depression Study - Full Text View

Purpose

This is a study of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in patients with decreased energy, pleasure and interests.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)	Drug: Extended-release bupropion (HCl)	Phase III

MedlinePlus related topics:

Depression

ChemIDplus related topics:

Bupropion hydrochloride Bupropion

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Official Title:	See Detailed Description

Further study details as provided by GlaxoSmithKline:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Change from randomization on the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology, self report and clinician rated.

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Percent of responders. Percent of remitters. Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire.

Estimated Enrollment:	268
Study Start Date:	June 2003

Detailed Description:

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled comparison of the efficacy and safety of flexible dose extended-release bupropion (HCl) 300-450 mg/day and placebo administered for eight weeks for the treatment of adult outpatients with major depressive disorder including symptoms of decreased energy, pleasure, and interest

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

Primary diagnosis of MDD with current duration lasting 12 weeks but no greater than 2 years.
Generally in good health.
Subject must read and write at a level sufficient to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria:

Current or past history of seizure disorder.
Subject has a primary diagnosis or received treatment for panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, Bipolar I or II disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorder.
Currently using illicit drugs or other psychotropic drugs.
Patient poses a current suicidal risk or has attempted suicide in the past 6 months.

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00064467

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Sponsors and Collaborators

GlaxoSmithKline

Investigators


Study Director:	GSK Clinical Trials, MD	GlaxoSmithKline

More Information

Responsible Party:	GSK ( Study Director )
Study ID Numbers:	AK130931
First Received:	July 8, 2003
Last Updated:	October 13, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00064467
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration; United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:

lethargic

depression

decreased interest

decreased motivation

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Dopamine

Depression

Mental Disorders

Bupropion

Mood Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Major

Depressive Disorder

Behavioral Symptoms

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors

Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors

Neurotransmitter Agents

Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action

Therapeutic Uses

Physiological Effects of Drugs

Psychotropic Drugs

Dopamine Agents

Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation

Central Nervous System Agents

Pharmacologic Actions

Antidepressive Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 17, 2008

Sponsored by:	GlaxoSmithKline
Information provided by:	GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00064467