Status:

COMPLETED

The Antidepressant Advisor (Study 3): fMRI Study to Predict Treatment Response in Patients With Depression

Lead Sponsor:

King's College London

Collaborating Sponsors:

NHS Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This prospective observational study (ADeSS-Study3) investigates candidate biomarkers prospectively predicting response to antidepressant medications and prognosis in major depressive disorder (MDD). ...

Detailed Description

This prospective observational study focuses on identifying the neural signatures prospectively predicting poor prognosis in MDD patients after receiving four months of treatment in UK primary care. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18 years +
  • at least moderately severe major depressive syndrome on PHQ-9 (score 15 +)
  • no plans to change GP practice
  • able to complete self-report scales orally or in writing
  • no previous prescription of mirtazapine or vortioxetine
  • early treatment resistance as defined by 1) current or recent prescription (in the last 2 months) of any of the following antidepressants: citalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, paroxetine, venlafaxine, or duloxetine AND 2) previous prescription of at least one other antidepressant out of the same list.

Exclusion

  • inability to consent to study
  • unstable medical condition
  • currently receiving specialist psychiatric treatment
  • high suicide risk (MINI suicidality screen)
  • past diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder
  • current psychotic symptoms (3 clinical screening questions)
  • bipolar disorder
  • currently at risk of being violent
  • drug (modified PHQ) or alcohol abuse (PHQ) over last 6 months
  • suspected central neurological condition
  • pregnancy or insufficient contraception in women of childbearing age
  • breastfeeding or within 6 months of giving birth in women of childbearing age
  • both escitalopram and sertraline have already been prescribed
  • MRI contraindications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 18 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04342299

Start Date

August 1 2018

End Date

November 18 2021

Last Update

January 5 2023

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King's College London, IoPPN

London, United Kingdom, SE5 8AF

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