Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
* Evaluation of a 6-months treatment with Gladem * Experiences with the internet for performing a postmarketing study (PMS) trial
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women at least 18 years old * De novo prescription of Gladem * Treatment with Gladem intended for at least 6 months * Depressive disorders
Exclusion criteria
* Known hypersensitivity against sertraline * Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase (MAO)-inhibitors, selegiline, moclobemide (washout for at least 14 days necessary) * Concomitant treatment with other serotoninergic substances like tryptophan or fenfluramine * Instable epilepsy According to product information (October 1998) Gladem prescription was possible with precautions in the following cases: * Patients with stable epilepsy * Patients with restricted liver functions * Suicidal patients * Patients in emotional state and marked sleeping disorders According to product information (October 1998) Gladem should only be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation period, if the expected benefit was greater than the risk. Women of childbearing age should use Gladem only in combination with sufficient contraception.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-6) | 3 months, 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Global assessment of tolerability on a 4-point scale | up to 6 months | — |
| Clinical global impression score | up to 6 months | — |
| Number of responders | up to 6 months | \>= 50 % reduction in HAMD-6 score |
| Global assessment of compliance on a 4-point scale | up to 6 months | — |
| Number of patients with adverse drug reactions | up to 6 months | — |
| Global assessment of efficacy on a 4-point scale | up to 6 months | — |
| Change in HAMD subscores | baseline, 6 months | — |