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Study of Paroxetine and Fluconazole for the Treatment of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder

Pilot Study of Paroxetine and Fluconazole for the Treatment of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01354314
Acronym
ParaFlu
Enrollment
45
Registered
2011-05-16
Start date
2010-11-30
Completion date
2016-03-31
Last updated
2017-06-09

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

Conditions

HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder

Keywords

HIV, Neurocognitive impairment, Memory, Dementia, CSF marker, Functional assessment, MRS, Magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Arterial spin labeling, SSRI

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to see if paroxetine and fluconazole are safe and effective as a treatment for problems with memory, concentration, thinking, and judgment in people who are infected with HIV. Paroxetine is an antidepressant approved by the FDA to treat major depression. Fluconazole is an antifungal medication approved by the FDA to treat fungal infections.

Detailed description

The study will be a 24 week double-blind, placebo-controlled 2x2 factorial design pilot Phase I/II study in 60 HIV+ individuals with HAND. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: 1) fluconazole 100 mg every 12 hours orally per day, 2) paroxetine 20mg every evening orally per day, 3) fluconazole 100mg every 12 hours orally per day and paroxetine 20mg every evening orally per day and 4) placebo. Primary Aim: To obtain preliminary data to evaluate the efficacy of fluconazole and/or paroxetine to decrease CSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress \[CSF ceramide and (C18:0 levels) and 3-nitrosylated proteins\]. Secondary Aims: i) To evaluate the safety and tolerability of fluconazole and/or paroxetine in HIV+ individuals with HAND ii) To evaluate the effect of fluconazole and/or paroxetine on neurocognitive performance in HIV+ individuals with HAND iii) To evaluate the effect of fluconazole and/or paroxetine on functional performance in HIV+ individuals with HAND iv) To evaluate the CNS penetration of fluconazole and paroxetine after 24 weeks of treatment v) To obtain preliminary data to evaluate the efficacy of fluconazole and/or paroxetine to improve abnormal imaging markers as measured by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and arterial spin labeling

Interventions

DRUGFluconazole

One 100 MG capsule taken twice daily, 12 hour dosing

DRUGParoxetine

Two 10 MG capsules paroxetine once daily in the evening

DRUGParoxetine and Fluconazole

One capsule 100 MG fluconazole every 12 hours orally per day; Two 10 MG capsules paroxetine orally once daily in the evening

DRUGPlacebo

One capsule in the morning, three capsules in the evening

Sponsors

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
CollaboratorNIH
Johns Hopkins University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* HIV+ based on ELISA and confirmed by either Western blot or plasma HIV RNA * capable of providing informed consent * age range: 18-65 years * presence of neuropsychological testing impairment as defined by performance at least 1.0 standard deviation below age-matched and education-matched controls on three or more independent neuropsychological tests at the screening visit, or performance at least 2.0 standard deviations below age-matched and education-matched controls on one independent neuropsychological test and at least 1.0 standard deviation below age-matched and education-matched controls on a second independent neuropsychological test at the screening visit * a stable HAART regimen for 3 months with no plans to change the antiretroviral regimen over the study period (confirmed by discussion with a patient's primary provider) * the following lab values within 2 weeks prior to entry: hemoglobin \> 8.9 g/dl, absolute neutrophil count \> 500 cells/mm3, platelet count \> 50,000 cells/mm3, ALT \< 2.5 X upper limit of normal, alkaline phosphatase \< 3 X upper limit of normal, serum creatinine \>= 2 X upper limit of normal * a negative serum or urine beta-HCG pregnancy test for all women of reproductive potential (have not reached menopause or undergone hysterectomy, oophorectomy, or tubal ligation) * neurological examination by a physician revealing no contraindication to a lumbar puncture. If an examination suggests a possible space-occupying brain mass lesion, neuroimaging with CT or MRI must confirm the absence of a mass lesion.

Exclusion criteria

* current or past opportunistic CNS infection (fungal or non-fungal) at study entry * current systemic fungal infection * current or past use of fluconazole within 30 days of the screening visit * history or current clinical evidence of schizophrenia * history of chronic neurological disorder such as multiple sclerosis or uncontrolled epilepsy * active symptomatic AIDS defining opportunistic infection within 30 days prior to study entry * history of abnormal medical illness or current severe affective disorder (e.g., depression with suicidal intention) which in the opinion of the investigators would constitute a safety risk for patients or interfere with the ability of a patient to complete the study * treatment with anticoagulants including coumadin, heparin, or low molecular weight heparin which would be a contraindication for the lumbar puncture * HIV+ individuals with moderate or severe confounding illnesses * prior use of SSRI's within 1 month of screening * active substance abuse (illicit drugs and/or controlled medications) or active severe alcohol abuse, evidenced by history intake or urine toxicology at any visit prior to study entry (starting study medication)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in CSF ceramide (C18:0 levels) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in CSF ceramide (C18:0 levels) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).
Change in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in 3-nitrosylated protein levels between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in 3-nitrosylated protein levels between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater adherence to study drug and for whom CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein light chain (NFL) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein light chain (NFL) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).
Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein heavy chain (pNFL) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein heavy chain (pNFH) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).
Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part A speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part B speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part A speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part B speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, non-dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, non-dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).
Change in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF sCD14 between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Choice test, mean reaction time (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Sequential test, mean reaction time (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Sequential test, mean reaction time (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Symbol-Digit Test score, number correct in 120 seconds (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Symbol-Digit Test score, number correct in 120 seconds (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Timed Gait, three-trial average time (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Timed Gait, three-trial average time (Z scores).
Neurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by NPZ-8 scores calculated for all participants who completed the trial with measurable Baseline and Week 24 data for at least 6 of the 8 data points. The data points that comprise the NPZ-8 include timed gait, symbol-digit, grooved pegboard dominant and non-dominant, CalCAP Choice reaction time and Sequential reaction time, Trail-making Test A and B. The baseline to week 24 changes for each test were averaged to get each change in NPZ-8 score.
Neurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by NPZ-8 scores calculated for all participants who completed the trial with measurable Baseline and Week 24 data for at least 6 of the 8 data points. The data points that comprise the NPZ-8 include timed gait, symbol-digit, grooved pegboard dominant and non-dominant, CalCAP Choice reaction time and Sequential reaction time, Trail-making Test A and B. The baseline to week 24 changes for each test were averaged to get each change in NPZ-8 score.
Change in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat24 WeeksFunctional assessment: Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CES-D data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CES-D Score - Per Protocol24 WeeksFunctional assessment: Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CES-D data are available (per protocol).
Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat24 WeeksBaseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Choice test, mean reaction time (Z scores).
Change in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF sCD14 between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).
Change in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF CD163 between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).
Change in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol24 WeeksCSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF CD163 between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Paroxetine and Fluconazole
Fluconazole 100 mg every 12 hours orally per day and paroxetine 20 mg every evening orally per day Paroxetine and Fluconazole: One capsule 100 MG fluconazole every 12 hours orally per day; Two 10 MG capsules paroxetine orally once daily in the evening
12
Paroxetine
Paroxetine 20 mg orally once per day; placebo in place of fluconazole every 12 hours orally per day Paroxetine: Two 10 MG capsules paroxetine once daily in the evening
11
Fluconazole
Fluconazole 100 mg every 12 hours orally per day; placebo in place of paroxetine every evening orally per day Fluconazole: One 100 MG capsule taken twice daily, 12 hour dosing
11
Placebo
Placebos in place of fluconazole and paroxetine Placebos: One capsule placebo #1 every 12 hours orally per day; Two capsules placebo #2 orally once daily in the evening
11
Total45

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event0001
Overall StudyLess than 90% Adherence4264
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up1011
Overall StudyProtocol Violation1100
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject0010

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicParoxetineFluconazolePlaceboTotalParoxetine and Fluconazole
Absolute CD4 Count637.3 Cells per cubic mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 241.7
555.2 Cells per cubic mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 282.8
510.4 Cells per cubic mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 235.1
553.9 Cells per cubic mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 248.2
516.1 Cells per cubic mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 244.8
Age, Continuous52.00 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.62
51.73 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.76
48.73 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.23
50.56 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.17
49.83 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.77
Age, Customized
25 to 34
0 Years0 Years1 Years1 Years0 Years
Age, Customized
35 to 44
1 Years1 Years1 Years5 Years2 Years
Age, Customized
45 to 54
7 Years7 Years5 Years27 Years8 Years
Age, Customized
55 to 64
3 Years3 Years4 Years12 Years2 Years
Education12.36 Years Completed
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8
12.91 Years Completed
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.87
12.36 Years Completed
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.11
12.36 Years Completed
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.94
11.83 Years Completed
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.08
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
11 Participants11 Participants11 Participants44 Participants11 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Hepatitis C Infection Status
Negative History
8 participants4 participants3 participants21 participants6 participants
Hepatitis C Infection Status
Positive History
3 participants7 participants8 participants24 participants6 participants
Plasma HIV Viral Load
Detectable: 100-249 copies/mL
2 participants0 participants0 participants2 participants0 participants
Plasma HIV Viral Load
Detectable: 250-499 copies/mL
0 participants0 participants0 participants2 participants2 participants
Plasma HIV Viral Load
Detectable: 50-99 copies/mL
0 participants0 participants1 participants4 participants3 participants
Plasma HIV Viral Load
Undetectable (<50 copies/mL)
9 participants11 participants10 participants37 participants7 participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
8 Participants10 Participants9 Participants37 Participants10 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants1 Participants1 Participants7 Participants2 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
2 participants1 participants1 participants11 participants7 participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
9 participants10 participants9 participants32 participants4 participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Transgender (Male to Female)
0 participants0 participants1 participants2 participants1 participants
Years Since HIV Diagnosis16.36 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.9
15.45 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.76
17.36 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.93
16.11 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.14
15.33 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.77

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 120 / 110 / 110 / 11
other
Total, other adverse events
11 / 1210 / 1110 / 1110 / 11
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 120 / 113 / 113 / 11

Outcome results

Primary

Change in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat

CSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in 3-nitrosylated protein levels between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For intention to treat analysis, 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat6.392 pi*mm^2
ParoxetineChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat12.235 pi*mm^2
FluconazoleChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat33.767 pi*mm^2
PlaceboChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-8.747 pi*mm^2
p-value: 0.327Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.178Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.48Regression, Linear
Primary

Change in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol

CSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in 3-nitrosylated protein levels between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater adherence to study drug and for whom CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the total 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.712 pi*mm^2
ParoxetineChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.257 pi*mm^2
FluconazoleChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-3.959 pi*mm^2
PlaceboChange in CSF 3-nitrosylated Protein Levels Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-13.160 pi*mm^2
p-value: 0.267Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.368Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.672Regression, Linear
Primary

Change in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat

CSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in CSF ceramide (C18:0 levels) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat-30.78 ng/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat4.16 ng/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat-12.17 ng/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Intent to Treat-30.56 ng/mL
p-value: 0.893Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.594Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.712Regression, Linear
Primary

Change in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol

CSF lipid and protein markers of oxidative stress: Change in CSF ceramide (C18:0 levels) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol-51.35 ng/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol34.11 ng/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol-65.00 ng/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Ceramide Between Baseline and Week 24 (C18:0 Levels) - Per Protocol-52.37 ng/mL
p-value: 0.673Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.153Regression, Linear
p-value: 0.282Regression, Linear
Secondary

Change in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat

Functional assessment: Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CES-D data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat-1.182 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.75
ParoxetineChange in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat1.222 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.321
FluconazoleChange in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat-1.182 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.822
PlaceboChange in CES-D Score - Intent to Treat2.600 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.618
Secondary

Change in CES-D Score - Per Protocol

Functional assessment: Change in Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CES-D data are available (per protocol).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CES-D Score - Per Protocol1.667 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.327
ParoxetineChange in CES-D Score - Per Protocol6.000 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.093
FluconazoleChange in CES-D Score - Per Protocol-0.875 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.182
PlaceboChange in CES-D Score - Per Protocol8.800 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.19
Secondary

Change in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF CD163 between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat1.6 ng/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-0.7 ng/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-2.7 ng/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-3.8 ng/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF CD163 between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-3.2 ng/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-0.7 ng/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-7.5 ng/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF CD163 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-1.8 ng/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein heavy chain (pNFH) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-0.0035 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.0645 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.0270 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFH) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.0395 pg/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein heavy chain (pNFL) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-0.0080 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.0705 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.0400 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Heavy Chain (pNFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.0520 pg/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein light chain (NFL) between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.0890 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.1710 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.2030 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat0.1000 pg/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF neurofilament protein light chain (NFL) between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.0560 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.1580 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.0985 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF Neurofilament Protein Light Chain (NFL) Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol0.1375 pg/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF sCD14 between baseline and week 24 for all participants for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (intent to treat analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: 31 participants, out of the total 45 enrolled, completed the trial with follow-up CSF primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-17.7 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat15.2 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat-16.5 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Intent to Treat12.0 pg/mL
Secondary

Change in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol

CSF immune and neuronal injury markers: Change in CSF sCD14 between baseline and week 24 for participants with 90% or greater study drug adherence and for whom baseline and follow-up CSF data are available (per protocol analysis).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: For per protocol analysis, 18 participants (out of the 22 who completed the trial with 90% or greater study drug adherence) had follow-up CSF for primary outcome measures.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Paroxetine and FluconazoleChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-4.3 pg/mL
ParoxetineChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol33.2 pg/mL
FluconazoleChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-5.1 pg/mL
PlaceboChange in CSF sCD14 Between Baseline and Week 24 - Per Protocol-18.9 pg/mL
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Choice test, mean reaction time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat0.152 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.468
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat-0.570 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.348
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat0.871 Z scoreStandard Deviation 2.771
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Intent to Treat-1.325 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.779
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Choice test, mean reaction time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol-0.440 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.004
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol-1.17 Z scoreโ€”
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol1.724 Z scoreStandard Deviation 2.711
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Choice - Per Protocol-0.554 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.751
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Sequential test, mean reaction time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat0.272 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.781
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat-0.025 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.931
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat0.317 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.534
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Intent to Treat-0.530 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.535
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the CalCAP Sequential test, mean reaction time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol0.355 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.886
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol-0.11 Z scoreโ€”
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol0.631 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.464
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: CalCAP, Sequential - Per Protocol-0.394 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.433
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat0.23 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.92
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat0.05 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.09
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat0.57 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.05
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Intent to Treat-0.01 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.88
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes all participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol0.15 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.1
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol-0.67 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.61
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol0.59 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.23
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Dominant - Per Protocol-0.14 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.07
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, non-dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat-0.16 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.1
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat-0.11 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.53
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat0.20 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.85
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Intent to Treat0.05 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.85
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Grooved Pegboard test, non-dominant hand speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes all participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol-0.17 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.39
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol0.13 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.61
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol0.41 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.94
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Grooved Pegboard, Non-Dominant - Per Protocol-0.42 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.84
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by NPZ-8 scores calculated for all participants who completed the trial with measurable Baseline and Week 24 data for at least 6 of the 8 data points. The data points that comprise the NPZ-8 include timed gait, symbol-digit, grooved pegboard dominant and non-dominant, CalCAP Choice reaction time and Sequential reaction time, Trail-making Test A and B. The baseline to week 24 changes for each test were averaged to get each change in NPZ-8 score.

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat0.121 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.538
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat-0.165 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.59
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat0.313 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.628
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Intent to Treat-0.191 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.432
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by NPZ-8 scores calculated for all participants who completed the trial with measurable Baseline and Week 24 data for at least 6 of the 8 data points. The data points that comprise the NPZ-8 include timed gait, symbol-digit, grooved pegboard dominant and non-dominant, CalCAP Choice reaction time and Sequential reaction time, Trail-making Test A and B. The baseline to week 24 changes for each test were averaged to get each change in NPZ-8 score.

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol-0.005 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.527
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol-0.298 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.29
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol0.575 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.485
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: NPZ-8 - Per Protocol-0.199 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.192
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Symbol-Digit Test score, number correct in 120 seconds (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available (no data substitution) at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat0.494 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.828
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat0.175 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.183
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat0.050 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.901
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Intent to Treat-0.175 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.677
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Symbol-Digit Test score, number correct in 120 seconds (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available (no data substitution) at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol0.354 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.666
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol-0.167 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.01
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol0.275 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.975
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Symbol-Digit Test - Per Protocol-0.180 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.903
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Timed Gait, three-trial average time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat-0.575 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.038
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat-0.425 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.135
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat0.283 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.869
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Intent to Treat-0.148 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.127
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by Timed Gait, three-trial average time (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol-0.641 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.141
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol-0.170 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.465
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol0.574 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.833
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Timed Gait - Per Protocol-0.584 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.166
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part A speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat0.045 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.88
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat0.067 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.98
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat0.000 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.77
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Intent to Treat0.09 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.89
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part A speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes all participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol-0.28 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.96
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol0.17 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.98
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol0.24 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.58
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making A - Per Protocol0.52 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.01
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part B speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Includes all participants who completed the study with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits for Intention to Treat analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat0.47 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.98
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat-0.71 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.93
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat0.51 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.03
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Intent to Treat0.020 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.75
Secondary

Neurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol

Baseline to Week 24 change in neurocognitive performance as measured by the Trail-making test, part B speed of completion (Z scores).

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Per protocol analysis: Includes all participants who completed the study per protocol and with test data available at the Baseline and Week 24 visits.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Paroxetine and FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol0.63 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.95
ParoxetineNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol-0.83 Z scoreStandard Deviation 1.48
FluconazoleNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol0.49 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.89
PlaceboNeurocognitive Performance: Trail Making B - Per Protocol0.16 Z scoreStandard Deviation 0.5

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