Effect of Curcumin as Nutraceutical in Patients of Depression

January 27, 2010 updated by: Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

A Randomized, Active Controlled, Open Label, Parallel Group Study to Compare the Efficacy of Extract of Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) With Fluoxetine and to Study Its Effect as an Add on Therapy to Fluoxetine in Patients of Depression

The purpose of this study is to find the effect of commonly used nutraceutical curcumin ( extract of Curcuma longa, commonly called 'Haldi' in Hindi) in patients of depression.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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60

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • India
    • Gujarat
      • Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, 364001
        • Sir Takthasinhji General Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Depression as diagnosed under DSM-IV Axis I Disorders.
  • Score greater than 7 but less then 35 on the 17-item Hamilton Depression (HAM-D) Scale at screening.
  • The patient has relative(s) to care for him/her
  • Informed consent obtained from the patient or relative

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Scores greater than 2 on the "suicide" item of HAM-D, or history of suicide attempt(s) in the past 12 months.
  • Current suicidal or homicidal risk, as determined by the investigator.
  • Clinically significant liver disease (such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc); or clinically significant elevation of liver enzyme tests (two times the upper limit of normal.
  • History of seizure disorder (other than febrile).
  • Patient who has had monoamine oxidase inhibitor , any selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or any other antidepressant in last 15 days
  • Any of the following DSM-IV diagnoses current (within past 3 months) schizophrenia, schizo-affective, or other psychotic disorder; bipolar disorder; current panic disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder; history of psychotic features of affective disorder (mood congruent or incongruent)
  • Patient with history of untreated or unstable thyroid disorder
  • Failed to respond to at least two adequate antidepressant trials (defined as 6 weeks or more treatment with either greater than or equal to 150 mg imipramine, or tricyclic equivalent), or greater than or equal to 60 mg of phenelzine, or MAOI equivalent, or greater than or equal to 100 mg of sertraline, or its SSRI equivalent.
  • Have had other investigational drugs within 30 days or other psychotropic medication within 21 days.
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to the study medications.
  • Receiving psychotherapies which are specifically designed to treat depression, eg, interpersonal psychotherapy during the study period.
  • Mental retardation or cognitive impairment, or any disorder that might interfere with their ability to give consent or follow study procedures and requirements.
  • In case of female patients, Abstinence or effective method of contraception throughout the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Active Comparator: Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine : 20 mg Once a day in morning after taking food for 6 weeks
Drug: Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine ; 20 mg Once a day in morning after taking food for 6 weeks
Experimental: Curcumin
Curcumin 500 mg 12 hourly after taking food in morning and evening for 6 weeks
Dietary supplement: Curcumin
Curcumin 500 mg 12 hourly after taking food in morning and evening for 6 weeks
Experimental: Curcumin and Fluoxetine
Curcumin 500 12 hourly after taking food in morning and evening and Fluoxetine 20 mg Once a day in morning after taking food for 6 weeks
Dietary supplement: Curcumin and Fluoxetine
Curcumin 500 12 hourly after taking food in morning and evening and Fluoxetine 20 mg Once a day in morning after taking food for 6 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Response rate according to HAM-D17 scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
6 weeks
Mean change in HAM-D17 score
Time Frame: Six weeks
Six weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Clinical global impression assessment
Time Frame: Six Weeks
Six Weeks
Global efficacy at the end of study
Time Frame: Six weeks
Six weeks
Change in laboratory parameters (routine hematology and urine)
Time Frame: Six weeks
Six weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Collaborators

Collaborators

An organization other than the sponsor that provides support for a clinical study. This support may include activities related to funding, design, implementation, data analysis, or reporting.
Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat, India
Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd.

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Bharat Panchal, MD, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Sir T. General Hospital and Government Medical College, Bhavnagar-364001, Gujarat, India

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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January 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
January 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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November 26, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 30, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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December 1, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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January 28, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

The most recent date on which the study sponsor or investigator submitted changes to a study record that are consistent with National Library of Medicine (NLM) quality control (QC) review criteria. It is the responsibility of the sponsor or investigator to ensure that the study record is consistent with the NLM QC review criteria.
January 27, 2010

Last Verified

Last Verified

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January 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Pharmacol no.01 /2008 Research

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