Clinical trials: Geriatric Depression
Depression
Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) vs. Supportive Therapy in Treating Depressed, Cognitively Impaired Older Adults
This study will evaluate the efficacy of Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) vs. Supportive Therapy for Cognitively Impaired (ST-CI) older adults in reducing depression and disability in treating depressed, cognitively impaired…
- Trial name
- NCT00368940
- Testing
- PATH, ST-CI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Depression, Elderly
Telepsychology-Service Delivery for Depressed Elderly Veterans
The purpose of this study is to see whether therapy for elderly adults with major depression can be delivered effectively using videoconferencing technology ("telepsychology"), which allows a therapist and patient who are not in…
- Trial name
- NCT00324701
- Testing
- Telepsychology, Face-to-face therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Major Depressive Disorder
Trial of Levomilnacipran in Geriatric Depression
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of levomilnacipran (FETZIMA) compared to placebo for the treatment of depression in older adults.
- Trial name
- LMIL (NCT02466958)
- Testing
- levomilnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Depression, Dementia
Antidepressant Medication Plus Donepezil for Treating Late-life Depression
This study will determine the effectiveness of combining escitalopram, venlafaxine, or duloxetine with donepezil, a medication used in Alzheimer's disease, in improving memory, concentration, attention, and problem solving…
- Trial name
- NCT00177671
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Donepezil, Venlafaxine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Depressive Disorder, Major
A Study of Seltorexant as Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants in Adult and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder With Insomnia Symptoms Who Have Responded Inadequately to Antidepressant Therapy
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Seltorexant compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant in improving depressive symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder with insomnia…
- Trial name
- NCT04532749
- Testing
- Seltorexant
- Where
- 80 sites in United States, Argentina and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy and Safety of Brexpiprazole as Adjunctive Treatment in Elderly Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With an Inadequate Response to Antidepressant Treatment
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of brexpiprazole as adjunctive treatment in elderly patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Trial name
- NCT01837797
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole 1 mg, Brexpiprazole 3 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Depressive Disorder, Major
A Study of Seltorexant as Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants in Adult and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder With Insomnia Symptoms Who Have Responded Inadequately to Antidepressant and Long-term Safety Extension Treatment With Seltorexant
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant in improving depressive symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder with insomnia…
- Trial name
- NCT04533529
- Testing
- Seltorexant
- Where
- 122 sites in United States, Brazil and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 588 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Depression
Incomplete Response in Late Life Depression: Getting to Remission (IRL GREY)
The primary aims of this study are to: 1. Assess the efficacy of aripiprazole augmentation for the acute and continuation treatment of TRLLD.
- Trial name
- IRL GREY (NCT00892047)
- Testing
- venlafaxine XR plus aripiprazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 468 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Major Depressive Disorder
Randomised Placebo-controlled Duloxetine-referenced Study of Efficacy and Safety of 5 mg of Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004) in Acute Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Elderly Patients
To assess the efficacy of Vortioxetine (5 mg daily) versus placebo in the acute treatment of depression by means of the change from baseline in the 24-item Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D24) total score after 8 weeks of…
- Trial name
- NCT00811252
- Testing
- Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004), Duloxetine
- Volunteers
- 453 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Study Of Bupropion SR (323U66) In Patients With Major Depressive Disorder In Japan
This is a study to obtain clinical experience of 323U66 SR for elderly patients with depression in repeat-dose of 323U66 SR up to 300mg/day, and to conduct exploratory investigation on safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics…
- Trial name
- NCT00330616
- Testing
- 323U66 SR
- Where
- 9 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Depression, Anxiety
Community Intervention to Improve Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults (VIDACTIVA)
The goal of this pilot trial is to test how feasible is to conduct a large clinical trial that evaluate both implementation and effectiveness outcomes of a community-based interventions for older adults with depression in…
- Trial name
- VIDACTIVA1 (NCT06065020)
- Testing
- VIDACTIVA sessions, Standard Care
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Major Depressive Disorder
Phase 1 Study to Assess the Safety/Tolerability of Brexpiprazole as Adjunctive Therapy in Elderly Subjects With Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of ascending multiple oral doses of brexpiprazole as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of elderly subjects with MDD.
- Trial name
- NCT01670279
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Depression, Depressive Symptoms
VITAL-DEP: Depression Endpoint Prevention in the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Conditions
- Depression, Depressive Symptoms, Mood
- Trial name
- VITAL-DEP (NCT01696435)
- Testing
- vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18,353 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Depression, Major Depressive Episode
Study Comparing Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Depression in Older Adults
To evaluate the feasibility, tolerability and efficacy of Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) in elderly patients with a major depressive episode, who are randomly assigned to receive an acute course of MST or ECT.
- Conditions
- Depression, Major Depressive Episode, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- MSTvsEST (NCT01869374)
- Testing
- MagVenture MagPro MST, RUL ECT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Major Depressive Disorder
Brain Connectivity and Response to Tai Chi in Geriatric Depression
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects after up to 1 year of supervised weekly Tai-Chi-Chi versus Health Education and Wellness classes on reduction of depressive symptoms and improvement in resilience, health…
- Trial name
- NCT02460666
- Testing
- Tai-Chi-Chih (TCC), Health Education and Wellness Classes (HEW)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Treatment Resistant Depressive Disorder
Ketamine for Treatment Resistant Late-Life Depression
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a single infusion of ketamine (KET), to determine which dose is optimal 7 days after infusion using Bayesian Adaptive Randomization, and to learn about how ketamine…
- Trial name
- NCT02556606
- Testing
- Ketamine, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression
Vortioxetine to Prevent Return of Symptoms in Children With Depression
The purpose of this study is to find out if vortioxetine is better than placebo (sugar pills) in preventing depression in children who improved when treated with vortioxetine.
- Trial name
- NCT05014919
- Testing
- Vortioxetine
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Colombia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lundbeck A/S
Middle-aged Adults, Major Depressive Disorder
Daily Stress and Vascular Function in Midlife as a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to begin to understand how day-to-day stress affects cardiovascular health and brain function in middle-aged adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06466655
- Testing
- MitoTempol, Lactated Ringer's (control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Depression in Old Age
PEERS Plus mHealth Enhanced Peer Support
The goal of this intervention study is to design and learn whether peer support that is delivered through video chats and texts can decrease depression among older adults.
- Trial name
- Peers plus (NCT05611996)
- Testing
- Peers plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Depression, Back Pain
ADAPT: Addressing Depression and Pain Together
The primary question addressed by this study is: Using a stepped care approach in primary care, what is the value of the combination of an antidepressant medication (Venlafaxine) and psychotherapy for seniors living with…
- Trial name
- ADAPT (NCT01124188)
- Testing
- Higher-dose venlafaxine, Supportive management, Problem Solving Therapy for Depression and Pain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 263 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh