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A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Flexibly-dosed, Efficacy and Safety Study of Escitalopram in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Escitalopram and Placebo for Anxiety Disorders,Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Completed, enrolled 273 participants across 39 sites.
Detailed Summary
This is a study in minors (7 to 17 years old) diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and evaluated using standard questionnaires as having at least moderate severity of GAD. Participating minors will be assigned to receive either the study drug escitalopram or a pill without any drug in it called a placebo. The purpose of this research is to study the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram in minors with GAD.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
8-weeks of treatment followed by 1-week taper down period
Matching oral administration of inactive substance once daily