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Seasonal Affective DisorderPhase 3NCT00046241

Prevention of Seasonal Affective Disorder

A Phase 3 study testing Extended-release bupropion hydrochloride in people with Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 51 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a placebo controlled study evaluating the effectiveness of medication in preventing depressive episodes in subjects with a history of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is being tested?
Extended-release bupropion hydrochloride
How many people
300 participants
Where
51 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Sep 2002to Jun 2003
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient has a history of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with a seasonal pattern.

Who cannot join

  • Patient has a current or past history of seizure disorder or brain injury.
  • Patient has a history or current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
  • Patient has recurrent summer depression more frequently than winter depression.
  • Patient has primary diagnosis of panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), acute distress disorder, bipolar II disorder or other psychotic disorders.
  • Patient has initiated psychotherapy within the last 3 months.

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 2 countries.

51 sites in 2 countries

United States43 sites
  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Albany, New York, 12208

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Anchorage, Alaska, 99508

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21204

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Beachwood, Ohio, 44122

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Bellevue, Washington, 98004

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Boise, Idaho, 83702

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Brown Deer, Wisconsin, 53223

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Clementon, New Jersey, 08021

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Dayton, Ohio, 45415

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Detroit, Michigan, 48207

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    East Providence, Rhode Island, 02915

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Edwardsville, Illinois, 62025

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Eugene, Oregon, 97401

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Falls Church, Virginia, 22041

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Hamden, Connecticut, 06518

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Havertown, Pennsylvania, 19083

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 19046

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Kenilworth, New Jersey, 07033

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Lafayette, Indiana, 47905

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Marion, Ohio, 43302

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    New York, New York, 10021

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    New York, New York, 10024

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    New York, New York, 10025

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, 60181

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66211

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Princeton, New Jersey, 08540

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Rochester, New York, 14618

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Rockville, Maryland, 20852

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98105

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Spokane, Washington, 99204

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Woodstock, Vermont, 05091

Other trials in United States

Canada8 sites
  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Calgary, Alberta, T2X 2A8

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 5X8

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2A3

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Montreal, Quebec, H2L 1H9

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 1W4

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1K2

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Toronto, Ontario, M9W 4L6

  • GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3N4

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About this study

Official title: A 7 Month, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Comparison of 150-300mg/Day of Extended-release Bupropion Hydrochloride and Placebo for the Prevention of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Subjects With a History of Seasonal Affective Disorder Followed by an 8-week Observational Follow-up Phase

This is a placebo controlled study evaluating the effectiveness of medication in preventing depressive episodes in subjects with a history of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Being tested
Extended-release bupropion hydrochloride
Keywords
seasonal depression winter blues winter depression
Medical subject headings
Seasonal Affective Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Extended-release bupropion hydrochlorideDrug

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Time between randomization and onset of a seasonal depressive episode. Proportion of depression-free subjects.

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in HAMD-24 and -17 total score. Change in pain score.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Sep 2002 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2002
  3. Primary completionJun 2003
  4. Study completionJun 2003

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Enrolment
300 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00046241
Sponsor's protocol ID
AK130930
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
24 Sep 2002
Last updated
23 Jan 2017
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Extended-release bupropion hydrochloride in people with Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 51 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 51 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Time between randomization and onset of a seasonal depressive episode. Proportion of depression-free subjects.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jan 2017.

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