At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 206 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Sertraline +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Sertraline 50 mgfrom record
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Improving Depression Treatment Outcomes With an Insulin-Sensitizing Agent
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Sertraline and Metformin for Depression. Completed, enrolled 206 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will determine whether the drug metformin improves the effects of traditional antidepressant medications in people who are overweight.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartSep 2007
First PostedFeb 2009
Primary CompletionMay 2013
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 3, 2009
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2007
Primary CompletionMay 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.7 yearsPosted 17.4 years ago
Interventions
Sertralinedrug
50 mg once a day, which may be increased to 200 mg once a day
Metformindrug
Starting dose of 500 mg daily and increasing by 500 mg every 2 weeks to a total of 2,000 mg daily