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Depressive SyndromeNCT00247429

Study Evaluating Venlafaxine Extended Release in Elderly Depressed Patients

An observational study of Depressive Syndrome and Anxiety, run by Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

In this study we will assess as a primary objective the effect of venlafaxine retard treatment on primary care attended elderly patients with depressive syndrome. We will also study secondarily its effects on anxiety, somatic and painful symptoms of depression. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Depressive Syndrome, Anxiety
How many people
59 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jul 2004to Oct 2005
Phase
Observational
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 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Primary care centers

Who may be able to join

  • Patients older than 60 years
  • Depressive syndrome with associated anxiety symptoms, according to a symptoms intensity HAM-D17³14

Who cannot join

  • Participation in other studies in the last 3 months before the start of the study
  • Known hypersensibility to venlafaxine
  • Clinically significant abnormalities according to the venlafaxine labeling

About this study

Official title: Vandral Retard (Venlafaxine Extended Release) in Depressive Syndrome With Anxiety and Painful Symptoms in Elderly Patients. Observational Study in Primary Care

In this study we will assess as a primary objective the effect of venlafaxine retard treatment on primary care attended elderly patients with depressive syndrome. We will also study secondarily its effects on anxiety, somatic and painful symptoms of depression.

Keywords
depression, anxiety, elderly
Medical subject headings
Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Nov 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2004
  3. Primary completionOct 2005
  4. Study completionOct 2005

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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
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
59 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00247429
Sponsor's protocol ID
101356
Status last verified
Aug 2009
First submitted
28 Oct 2005
Last updated
1 Sep 2009
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Depressive Syndrome and Anxiety, run by Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.

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 2 inclusion and 3 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 1 Sep 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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.

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.

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 1 Sep 2009.

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