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Comparison of Vortioxetine and Paroxetine in treating depression in women undergoing menopause or after menopause.

Comparative effectiveness of Vortioxetine and Paroxetine in peri menopausal and post menopausal depression - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/098208
Enrollment
66
Registered
2025-11-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F322- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, severe without psychotic features Health Condition 2: F320- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, mild Health Condition 3: F321- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate Health Condition 4: F324- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, in partial remission Health Condition 5: F325- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, in full remission Health Condition 6: F328- Other depressive episodes Health Condition 7: F

Interventions

Intervention1: Vortioxetine: Following baseline assessments, Vortioxetine will be initiated at a dose of 10 mg per day. Dose optimization will be guided by changes observed on the HDRS 17 scale. If Vo

Sponsors

Governement Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Peri menopausal and post menopausal female with diagnosis of depressive disorders as per ICD 11

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Co-morbid psychiatric conditions such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), severe depression with psychotic feature, comorbid substance dependence, excluding nicotine and caffeine or exhibiting active suicidal ideation or behaviour. 2.Chronic neurological illnesses or unstable medical conditions. 3.Intellectual Disability. 4.Those who have undergone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within the last three months. 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women or received hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) within 3 months prior to study enrolment. 6. Known allergy or hypersensitivity reaction to study drugs. 7.Premature menopause (before age of 40 year

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess and compare the clinical effectiveness of Vortioxetine and Paroxetine in treatment of perimenopausal and postmenopausal depressionTimepoint: Baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks,10 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess & compare the effectiveness of Vortioxetine & Paroxetine on vasomotor & cognitive symptoms in perimenopausal & postmenopausal women with depression. To evaluate tolerability & side effect profile of Vortioxetine & Paroxetine in this demographic. To assess & compare the effectiveness of Vortioxetine & Paroxetine on quality of life. Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 10 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr RITU

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, SECTOR 32, CHANDIGARH

drpritiarun@gmail.com9646121612

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026