Combined Sertraline and Ketoprofen Administration in Major Depressive Disorder (Srt+ktpMDD)

May 1, 2018 updated by: Hussein Kadhem Al-Hakeim, Kufa University
Among the major depressive disorder (MDD) patients in the follow-up group, 16 were administered with 50 mg of oral sertralin once daily with placebo, whereas 28 were treated with 100 mg of ketoprofen once daily as adjuvant treatment for MDD. Controls do not take any medicine.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The research is a prospective, 2-month, double-blind study of parallel groups of patients with MDD with or without ketoprofen administration in addition to sertralin.

  1. Patients: A total of 140 patients with MDD (78 male and 62 female; aged 18-65 years) participated in the study. Two samples were obtained at the beginning and 2 months after treatment from 34 patients that were followed up for two months after treatment. The samples were collected from "The Psychiatry Unit" at Al-Hakeem General Hospital in Najaf Governorate-Iraq from November 2016 to August 2017. Patient samples were also obtained from a private psychiatric clinic that was run by an assistant professor in psychiatric medicine. The patients were diagnosed by psychiatrists in accordance with a semi-structured psychiatric interview schedule for MDD diagnosis based on the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. The full medical histories of the patients were evaluated such that any existing systemic disease that may affect the parameters to be diagnosed, particularly diabetes, liver disease, and renal disease, were excluded. Patients with histories of these diseases were excluded from the study. Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) was negative in all of the samples (CRP<6 mg/L). This test was conducted to exclude the presence of any overt infection or inflammation that may elevate acute-phase-reactant proteins, especially CRP. The protocol was approved by the IRB of the University of Kufa. The patients or their close first-degree relatives provided informed consent in accordance with the procedures outlined by the current IRB.

    Among the patients in the follow-up group, 16 were administered with 50 mg of oral sertralin once daily with placebo, whereas 28 were treated with 100 mg of ketoprofen once daily as adjuvant treatment for MDD.

  2. Controls: As part of the control group, 40 apparently healthy subjects (22 males and 18 females) were selected. Their sex and age were matched with those of the patients. These subjects were apparently free from psychiatric and somatic diseases.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

28

Phase

  • Phase 1

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

14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The patients were diagnosed by psychiatrists in accordance ICD10 as having major depressive disorder.
  • The patients had no existing systemic disease that may affect the parameters to be diagnosed.
  • Patients with negative serum C-reactive protein (CRP<6 mg/L).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with any systemic disease particularly diabetes, liver disease, and renal disease
  • Patients with positive CRP
  • Patients who taking any other drugs

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: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Sertralin & Ketoprofen in MDD
To compare the median of Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) score of MDD patients after treatment with sertralin (50mg) daily+placebo and after treatment with combination of (sertralin & ketoprofen) for two months.
The first group of patients has administered sertralin (50mg)+placebo. The second group has administered sertralin (50mg)+ketoprofen (100mg) (Sertraline & Ketoprofen) daily.
Other Names:
  • Zoloft & Ketoprofen
Some interleukine levels were estimated in the first group of patients (administered sertralin,50mg+ketoprofen,100mg) and compared with their level in the second group (administered sertralin (50mg)+placebo).
Other Names:
  • Effect Ketoprofen & Sertraline on MDD
Experimental: Interleukins in MDD after treatment
Some Interleukines level were estimated before and after treatment with sertralin 50 mg in combination with either placebo or ketoprofen 100mg daily.
The first group of patients has administered sertralin (50mg)+placebo. The second group has administered sertralin (50mg)+ketoprofen (100mg) (Sertraline & Ketoprofen) daily.
Other Names:
  • Zoloft & Ketoprofen
Some interleukine levels were estimated in the first group of patients (administered sertralin,50mg+ketoprofen,100mg) and compared with their level in the second group (administered sertralin (50mg)+placebo).
Other Names:
  • Effect Ketoprofen & Sertraline on MDD

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reduction in the Beck Depression Inventory-II Score
Time Frame: 12 months

BDI-II is a 21-item self-report scale measuring current depressive symptoms. The standardized cutoffs used differ from the original:

  • 0-13: minimal depression
  • 14-19: mild depression
  • 20-28: moderate depression
  • 29-63: severe depression. Reduction in the Beck Depression Inventory-II Score by Combined Sertraline and Ketoprofen Administration in Major Depressive Disorder
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Decrease in Serum of IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18 Levels
Time Frame: 12 months

Decrease in Serum of IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18 Levels by Combined Sertraline and Ketoprofen Administration in Major Depressive Disorder.

All these cytokines were measured using ng/ml unit.

12 months
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 2 months

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure for obesity and low weight measure. It is chosen because the MDD patients have a change in appetite and monitoring the weight is importany indication of normal appetite and cure. BMI Categories:

Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 Overweight = 25-29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Arafat H Al-dujaili, PhD, Head of Department of Psychiatry

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 (Actual)

January 10, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 10, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 13, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

May 2, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 3, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2018

Last Verified

May 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

IPD Plan Description

Direct contact on my e-mail:headm2010@yahoo.com

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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