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A Pilot Study of Double-blind Comparison of Vilazodone to Paroxetine in Geriatric Depression
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Vilazodone; Viibryd and Paroxetine; Paxil for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 65 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of vilazodone for the treatment of depression in older adults.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects randomized to receive vilazodone blindly will have incremental dose titration of 10mg per day for the 1st week; 20mg per day the 2nd week; 40mg per day for the 3rd-12th week. Doses of the drugs will be adjusted according to individual tolerability and safety.
Subjects randomized to receive paroxetine blindly will have incremental dose titration of paroxetine 10mg per day for the 1st week; 20mg per day for the 2nd week; and 30mg per day for the 3rd-12 week. Doses of the drugs will be adjusted according to individual tolerability and safety.