At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 18 enrolled
Drug / intervention
bupropion XL +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Bupropion XL at an unspecified dose (exact dose not provided in interventions or arms)AI-extracted
Key inclusion· 3
- ✓Age 18–65 years
- ✓DSM-IV diagnosis of early-onset dysthymic disorder
- ✓Hamilton Depression Scale (24-item) score ≥12 at baseline
Key exclusion· 7
- ✕Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, cyclothymia, Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, or other Psychotic Disorders
- ✕History of or current Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia
- ✕Substance abuse or dependence within past 6 months
- ✕Suicide risk: specific plan, Hamilton item #3 ≥3, or attempt within past 12 months requiring emergency care or hospitalization
Standardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Double-Blind Treatment of Outpatients With Dysthymic Disorder With Wellbutrin XL
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating bupropion XL and Placebo for Dysthymic Disorder. Completed, enrolled 18 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a ten-week, double-blind study of Wellbutrin XL in outpatients with dysthymic disorder, a form of low-grade chronic depression. We hypothesize that patients taking Wellbutrin XL will show greater improvement in depression symptoms and psychosocial functioning than patients taking placebo.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDysthymic Disorder
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsGlaxoSmithKline
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartNov 2004
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionMay 2008
Study CompletionJun 2008
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 23, 2005
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2004
Primary CompletionMay 1, 2008
Study CompletionJun 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.5 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
bupropion XLdrug
Antidepressant medication
Placeboother
Placebo