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Pediatric MDD: Sequential Treatment With Fluoxetine and Relapse Prevention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Fluoxetine and Relapse prevention cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for Depression. Completed, enrolled 144 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of fluoxetine alone with the effectiveness of fluoxetine with cognitive behavioral therapy in increasing recovery and preventing relapse in youth with major depressive disorder.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will take 10 to 40 mg per day of fluoxetine for 30 weeks.
After the first 6 weeks of treatment with fluoxetine, some participants will be assigned to additionally receive relapse prevention CBT for the remaining 24 weeks of treatment. These participants will attend 10 to 12 CBT sessions, during which they will learn specific skills to reduce and prevent the occurrence of residual depressive symptoms.