Duloxetine vs. Active Comparator in the Treatment of Patients With Depression - Full Text View

Sponsored by:	Eli Lilly and Company
Information provided by:	Eli Lilly and Company
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00071695

Purpose

How duloxetine compares to a medication currently available for the treatment of patients diagnosed with depression

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Depression	Drug: Duloxetine Hydrochloride Drug: Venlafaxine Extended Release	Phase IV

MedlinePlus related topics: Depression

Drug Information available for: Venlafaxine Venlafaxine hydrochloride Duloxetine Duloxetine hydrochloride

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title:	Duloxetine Versus Venlafaxine Extended Release in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Further study details as provided by Eli Lilly and Company:

Primary Outcome Measures:

The linear measure of global benefit-risk assessment. Benefit defined as remission at endpoint (HAMD 17 total score less than or equal to 7), a virtually symptom-free state.

Secondary Outcome Measures:

HAMD17 Response Rates defined as greater than or equal to 50% reduction in HAMD17 total score from baseline to endpoint.
HAMD17 Time-to-First Response defined as the visit where a sustained greater than or equal to 30% reduction in the Maier subscale of the HAMD17.
HAMD17 Remission Rates defined as HAMD17 total score of less than or equal to 7 at endpoint.
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale measures the presence and severity of anxiety.
Clinical Global Impressions of Severity scale to record severity of illness at the time of assessment.
Patient's Global Impressions of Improvement scale measures improvement of the patient's symptoms.
HAMD17 Subscales evaluate severity of psychic and somatic manifestations of anxiety as well as agitation and evaluate dysfunction in mood, work, and sexual activity, as well as overall motor retardation and evaluate initial, middle, and late insomnia.

Estimated Enrollment:	320
Study Start Date:	July 2003
Study Completion Date:	May 2004

Eligibility

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

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be diagnosed with depression
Must sign informed consent
Women who can become pregnant must be using birth control

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorder
History of substance abuse or dependence in the last year
Patients who are suicidal
Frequent or severe allergic reactions with multiple medications

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00071695

Locations

France
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM - 5 PM Easter Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
La Rochelle, France

Sponsors and Collaborators

Eli Lilly and Company

Investigators

Study Director:

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

Eli Lilly and Company

More Information

Lilly Clinical Trial Registry This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Study ID Numbers:	6090, F1J-MC-HMBU
Study First Received:	October 29, 2003
Last Updated:	May 17, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00071695
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Dopamine
Depression
Mental Disorders
Venlafaxine
Mood Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Major
Depressive Disorder
Serotonin
Duloxetine
Behavioral Symptoms

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Agents
Adrenergic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Psychotropic Drugs

Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions
Serotonin Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Dopamine Agents
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
Central Nervous System Agents
Antidepressive Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009