Ropinirole Controlled Release (CR) as an Adjunctive Agent in the Treatment of Major Depression

May 16, 2008 updated by: Stanford University
This is an 8 week study for patients who are currently taking antidepressant medication but not fully responding. Ropinirole CR would be taken in conjunction with current antidepressant medication. Patients come into the clinic once a week when starting on the medication and then once every other week for the remainder of the 8 weeks.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

We hope to learn whether ropinirole CR (controlled release formulation) is safe and effective when taken with an antidepressant to reduce the symptoms of depression. Adults who have a diagnosis of major depression and are currently taking an adequate dose of antidepressant medication will be sought for participation. They will continue to take the antidepressant medication and will receive ropinirole CR, an investigational medication, for eight weeks during which information will be collected about mood and cognitive functioning.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

60

Phase

  • 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

    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305
        • Stanford University School of Medicine
      • Stanford, California, United States, 9430
        • Depression Research Clinic, Psychiatry Department, Stanford School of Medicine

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 to 65 years old
  • Currently experiencing major depression
  • On at least an adequate dose of fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, venlafaxine, bupropion, mirtazapine or duloxetine for at least 6 weeks (monotherapy). Exclusion Criteria:1. Pregnant females or females of child bearing years not using adequate birth control in the opinion of the investigators
  • Known sensitivity to ropinirole
  • Significant medical conditions that would preclude safe participation in the study in the opinion of the investigators.
  • Significant abnormalities observed in screening laboratory evaluation

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: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
HamD

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
MADRS

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Charles Debattista, Depression Research Clinic, Psychiatry Department, Stanford School of Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 31, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 1, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

February 2, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 16, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

More Information

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