Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision criteria diagnosed by a psychiatrist and supported by the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Plus Generalized Anxiety Disorder Module. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Patients < 60 years of age • Minimum total score of less than 22 (<22) on the 14-item HAM-A • Total score of 18 or higher (=18) on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) • MMSE score of 22 or less (=22) • See protocol for a complete list of Exclusion Criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To demonstrate the efficacy of SR58611A 350 mg twice a day compared to placebo in elderly patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as assessed by a change from baseline to Visit 7 (Day 56) in the 14-item Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) total score.;Secondary Objective: • To evaluate the tolerability and safety of SR58611A in elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorder • To evaluate the efficacy of SR58611A compared to placebo on disability and quality of life in elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorder • To evaluate the tolerability and safety of 24 weeks of additional treatment with SR58611A in elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorder;Primary end point(s): The primary efficacy criterion is the change from baseline in the 14-item Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) total score. | — |
Countries
Austria, Finland