At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 220 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Escitalopram +4 moredrug
Likely dose
Escitalopram 10–20 mg daily, Venlafaxine 150–300 mg daily, or Duloxetine (dose not specified)AI-extracted
Key inclusion· 6
- ✓Current episode of major depression
- ✓HRS-D 17-item score of 15 or higher
- ✓Able to speak English
- ✓Willing to discontinue other psychotropic medications
Key exclusion· 6
- ✕Meets DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorders
- ✕Alcohol or drug abuse within 12 months of study entry
- ✕History of treatment non-adherence in other clinic protocols
- ✕History of non-response to citalopram in other clinic protocols
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Maintenance Therapies in Late-Life Depression: MTLD III
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Escitalopram, Donepezil, and 3 other interventions for Depression and Dementia. Completed, enrolled 220 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of combining escitalopram, venlafaxine, or duloxetine with donepezil, a medication used in Alzheimer's disease, in improving memory, concentration, attention, and problem solving abilities, and reducing the risk of depressive relapse in older individuals with depression.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsDepression, Dementia
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartDec 2003
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionSep 2009
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 15, 2005
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2003
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.8 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
Escitalopramdrug
Escitalopram, 10mg to 20mg daily.
Donepezildrug
Donepezil, 5mg to 10mg daily.
Venlafaxinedrug
Venlafaxine, 150mg to 300mg daily.
Placebodrug
Duloxetinedrug