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Study of the Effect of Antidepressant Drugs on Neurotrophic Factors in Patients With Depression
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Sertraline, Dosulepin, and 1 other intervention for Depressive Episode. Completed, enrolled 105 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of the present study will be to observe the changes in the NTs like Nerve growth factor, Neurotrophin-3, and Neurotrophin-4 in patients with depression and study the effect of various antidepressants like Sertraline (SSRI), Dosulepin (TCA), and Venlafaxine (SNRI) on their levels.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Tab. Sertraline 50 mg/day, which will be optimized to 75mg/day after 2 weeks if required, and maintained on the same dose for a minimum period of 6 weeks.
Tab. Dosulepin 25mg/day, which will be gradually hiked up to 75mg/day over 2 weeks,and the patients will be continued on the same dose for a minimum period of 6 weeks.
Tab. Venlafaxine 75mg/day, which will be hiked to 112.5 mg/day after 2 weeks, and the patients will be continued on the same dose for a minimum period of 6 weeks.