At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 11 enrolled
Drug / intervention
memantine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Memantine-containing capsule starting the day before ECT begins and during ECTAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 4
- ✓Meets DSM-IV criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
- ✓Ages 18 to 75 and able to provide legal consent
- ✓Referred to Stanford ECT service by treating physician for unilateral electroconvulsive therapy with inpatient hospitalization
- ✓Completed consent process for clinical ECT use according to California State law
Key exclusion· 9
- ✕ECT treatment in the 6 months prior to screening
- ✕Meets criteria for drug or alcohol abuse or dependence in the 6 months prior to screening
- ✕Use of alcohol or illegal drugs within seven days of randomization or during study
- ✕Unstable or untreated cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or endocrine disorder
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Memantine as an Adjunctive Agent to Reduce Neurocognitive Deficits Following Unilateral ECT for the Treatment of a Severe Major Depressive Episode
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating memantine and Placebo Oral Capsule for Depressive Disorder, Major. Completed, enrolled 11 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether taking the medication memantine reduces impairment of memory and attention associated with electroconvulsive therapy.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepressive Disorder, Major
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsForest Laboratories
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartFeb 2004
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionFeb 2006
Study CompletionFeb 2008
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 16, 2005
Enrollment StartFeb 1, 2004
Primary CompletionFeb 1, 2006
Study CompletionFeb 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
memantinedrug
Patients received a memantine containing capsule starting the day before ECT begins and while receiving ECT
Placebo Oral Capsuledrug
Patients received a placebo capsule starting the day before ECT begins and while receiving ECT