Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Conditions
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
Study design
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of subjects with orgasm dysfunction. Change in HAMD-17 total score. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time 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