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Phase 4Completed· 57 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Escitalopram Pill +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT03128021Phase 4Completed

Neural Mechanisms of Monoaminergic Engagement in Late-life Depression Treatment Response (NEMO)

Howard Aizenstein·interventional·Posted Apr 25, 2017·Updated Mar 10, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Escitalopram Pill, Placebo, and 1 other intervention for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 57 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to learn about the changes that occur in the brain when individuals suffer from and then are treated for depression. The NEMO study has two main purposes. The first is to provide medication treatment to individuals ages 60 and older who are currently depressed. The second part of the study involves completing a series of 4 MRIs, which assess changes in brain function over the course of treatment. This research may help investigators to develop faster and more effective treatment plans in the future, as brain responses that are detected early in treatment may predict how well an individual will respond to antidepressant medication.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

Phase 4CompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 25, 2017
Enrollment StartMay 24, 2017
Primary CompletionJun 21, 2023
Study CompletionAug 30, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6.1 yearsPosted 9.2 years ago

Interventions

Escitalopram Pilldrug

Double-blinded, randomly assigned

Placeboother

Double-blinded, randomly assigned

Levomilnacipran Pilldrug

Double-blinded, randomly assigned