At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 247 enrolled
Drug / intervention
lithium and Venlafaxine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
lithium and Venlafaxine 225 mgfrom record
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Prolonging Remission in Depressed Elderly (PRIDE)
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating lithium and Venlafaxine and ECT for Depression. Completed, enrolled 247 participants across 10 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will determine whether medications alone or medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) work best to prevent depressive relapse and to improve quality of life for older people with severe mood disorders.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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First PostedDec 2009
Enrollment StartJan 2010
Primary CompletionSep 2015
Study CompletionMar 2016
TodayJul 2026
First PostedDec 9, 2009
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2010
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2015
Study CompletionMar 1, 2016
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.7 yearsPosted 16.6 years ago
Interventions
lithium and Venlafaxinedrug
Drug: VLF Target dose 225 mg/day Drug: Li Target serum concentration 0.7 mEq/l
ECTprocedure
Procedure: ECT RUL ultra brief pulse ECT, 4 treatments in one month and then treatment on an as-needed basis for 5 months Drug: VLF Target dose 225 mg/day Drug: Li Target serum concentration 0.7 mEq/l