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International Study to Predict Optimized Treatment - in Depression

International Study to Predict Optimized Treatment response to the three most commonly used antidepressants (Escitalopram, Sertraline and Venlafaxine extended release XR,) in subjects diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) as compared to matched healthy controls.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12608000476336
Acronym
iSPOT-D
Enrollment
2688
Registered
2008-09-24
Start date
2008-07-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Once randomised and on drug, subjects will be dosed with study medication as per local/country standard of care. Therefore, the length of treatment will differ and is based on the subjects response. escitalopram one 10 mg tablet orally once daily (QD) sertraline one 50 mg orally QD venlafaxine extended release (XR) one 75 mg orally QD

Sponsors

Brain Resource
Lead SponsorCommercial sector/Industry

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)criteria for primary Major Depressive Disorder with a Hamilton Rating Depression Scale (HAM-D) score >/= 16 and who are fluent in English or Dutch.

Exclusion criteria

Presence of suicidal ideations, biopoloar, psychosis or primary eating disorder. Prior or resent use antidepressants including escitalopram, sertraline, venlafaxine XR. History of brain injury/blow resulting in loss of consciousness. evere impediment to vision, hearing and/or hand movement which may interfere with their ability to complete the protocol required test.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026