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An randomized comparative study of efficacy and safety between mirtazapine and duloxetine hydrochloride in patients with cancer

An randomized comparative study of efficacy and safety between mirtazapine and duloxetine hydrochloride in patients with cancer - An randomized comparative study of efficacy and safety between mirtazapine and duloxetine hydrochloride in patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000008768
Enrollment
20
Registered
2012-08-25
Start date
2012-08-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Majar depression in cancer patient

Interventions

antidepressants safety

Sponsors

Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiarty
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Age >= 20 years old 2)Possible oral administration 3)Patient with any cancer 4)Male or female. Inpatient or outpatient. 5)Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Brain metastasis confirmed 2)Congnitive impairment 3)Under interferon therapy 4)Bipolar disorder 5)Convulsive disorder or history of convulsive disorder 6)Prior electroconvulsive therapy 7)Dysuria, glaucoma or treatment for elevated intraocular pressure 8)Administration of the monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within observation period(2 weeks) 9)Hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or duloxetine hydrochloride 10)Pregnancy or lactating woman, woman planning pregnancy 11)Substance or alcohol abuse 180 days prior to administration of investigational drug. 12)Patient ineligible to the study based on investigator's decision.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in HAM-D scores between pretreatment baseline and 6-week treatment

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Specific symptoms (pain and nausea) Adverse events

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMatsushita michihiko

Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiarty

matsushita@fukuoka-u.ac.jp092-801-1011

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026