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Effects of Antidepressants on Sexual Functioning

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Comparison of the Effects on Sexual Functioning of Extended-Release Bupropion Hydrochloride (300-450mg) and Escitalopram (10-20mg) in Outpatients With Moderate to Severe Major Depression Over an Eight-Week Treatment Period

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00051259
Enrollment
420
Registered
2003-01-08
Start date
2003-01-31
Completion date
2004-06-30
Last updated
2010-10-04

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Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Keywords

depression, MDD, sexual dysfunction, orgasm disorder

Brief summary

The purpose of this trial is to study the effects of two depression medications on sexual functioning.

Interventions

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Primary diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with current duration lasting 12 weeks but no greater than 2 years. * Subjects must engage in sexual activity that leads to orgasm at least once every two weeks. * Subject must have normal orgasmic function and be willing to discuss with investigator.

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects that have arousal or orgasm dysfunction. * Has previously failed to respond to two adequate trials of antidepressants in past 2 years. * Subject has other unstable medical disorders. * Subject has a positive urine test for illicit drug use at screening.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage of subjects with orgasm dysfunction. Change in HAMD-17 total score.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Percent of subjects in remission, HAMD-17. Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire. Percent of responders, HAMD-17 CGI-I and CGI-S.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026