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A Comparative Study on the Clinical Efficacy and Adverse Drug Reactions of Desvenlafaxine and venlafaxine in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

A Comparative Study on the Clinical Efficacy and Adverse Drug Reactions of Desvenlafaxine and venlafaxine in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500097633
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-02-22
Start date
2025-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

major depressive disorder

Interventions

VEN group:Venlafaxine hydrochloride release tablet treatment
DVS group:Desvenlafaxine succinate sustained release tablet treatment

Sponsors

The Third Hospital of Mianyang
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged >= 18 years, male or female, outpatient or inpatient; 2. Suffering from major depressive disorder as diagnosed according to the DSM-5 criteria; 3. Currently experiencing a major depressive disorder episode lasting over 2 weeks but not exceeding 12 months; 4. Baseline Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) total score >= 17 points; 5. Patients with the ability to sign informed consent forms.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Other current DSM-5 psychiatric disorders or Axis I disorders; 2. Treatment-resistant depression; 3. History of alcohol/substance use; 4. Individuals with serious suicide attempts or those with severe impulses; 5. Pregnant or lactating women who are unwilling to use contraception during the study period; 6. Patients with serious or unstable medical conditions deemed unsuitable by the researchers for participation in this study; 7. Patients with a history of neurological disorders (including seizures, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders); 8. Professional drivers or patients engaged in hazardous mechanical operations.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of adverse events/adverse reactions;Changes in HAMD scores from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effective treatment rate;Clinical cure rate;Changes in HAMA scores from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment;Changes in PHQ-9 scores from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment;Changes in GAD-7 scores from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment;Withdrawal rate;Other laboratory indicators;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWu Qiao

The Third Hospital of Mianyang

55325451@qq.com+86 816 2271872

Outcome results

None listed

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