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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 94 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Antidepressant medication +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 3
  • ✓Currently taking antidepressant medication
  • ✓In remission from first episode of depression for at least 6 months
  • ✓Residing in long-term care or assisted living facility
Key exclusion· 2
  • ✕Bedridden
  • ✕Severe cognitive impairment

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Drug Treatment of Depression in the Nursing Home Aged

University of Pennsylvania·observational·Posted Jan 29, 2004·Updated Jan 31, 2018

In Brief

An observational study evaluating Antidepressant medication and No antidepressant medication for Depression. Completed, enrolled 94 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will examine therapeutic and adverse effects of continuing versus discontinuing antidepressant medication in nursing home residents who have had no more than a single episode of depression and who no longer have depressive symptoms.

Study Details

Study Typeobservational
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedJan 29, 2004
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2003
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.7 yearsPosted 22.4 years ago

Interventions

Antidepressant medicationdrug

Participants assigned to continue current medication will be monitored over a period of one year for recurrence of depression and related symptoms.

No antidepressant medicationdrug

Participants assigned to discontinue current medication (no antidepressant medication) will be monitored over a period of one year for recurrence of depression and related symptoms.