Trial Outcomes & Findings for Depression, Epinephrine, and Platelet Function (NCT NCT00166114)

NCT ID: NCT00166114

Last Updated: 2015-07-23

Results Overview

Number of subjects that showed no response, partial response, and response based on scores from baseline and week 8. The 21-item HDRS measures depression severity. The scoring is sum the total of all 21 items to arrive at the total score, with a range of 0 to 60, where higher scores indicated greater severity. Nine items are scored on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 = not present to 4 = severe. Eleven items are scored from 0 - 2 (0 = absent and 2 = severe). The last item is scored on a 4-point scale of 0-3 (0 = absent and 3 = severe). The HDRS at week 8 was compared to the baseline HDRS and each participant's response was calculated using the below table: No Response = \< 25% change in Depression Rating Scale Score Partial Responder = \< 50% to \>25% change in Depression Rating Scale Score Responder = 50% or greater change in Depression Rating Scale Score

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

40 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 8

Results posted on

2015-07-23

Participant Flow

Subjects recruited from Emory Psychiatry Clinic outpatient population

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Escitalopram
Subjects received 10 mg of Escitalopram for 22 days and then were titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 of intervention until day 56
Desipramine
Subjects received 25 mg of desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of desipramine for day 15-21. Subjects titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Overall Study
STARTED
21
19
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
13
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
14
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Escitalopram
Subjects received 10 mg of Escitalopram for 22 days and then were titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 of intervention until day 56
Desipramine
Subjects received 25 mg of desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of desipramine for day 15-21. Subjects titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
2
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
10
4
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
1

Baseline Characteristics

Depression, Epinephrine, and Platelet Function

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Escitalopram
n=21 Participants
Subjects received 10 mg of Escitalopram for 22 days and then were titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 until day 56
Desipramine
n=19 Participants
Subjects received 25 mg of desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of desipramine for day 15-21. Subjects titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Total
n=40 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
21 participants
n=5 Participants
19 participants
n=7 Participants
40 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 8

Number of subjects that showed no response, partial response, and response based on scores from baseline and week 8. The 21-item HDRS measures depression severity. The scoring is sum the total of all 21 items to arrive at the total score, with a range of 0 to 60, where higher scores indicated greater severity. Nine items are scored on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 = not present to 4 = severe. Eleven items are scored from 0 - 2 (0 = absent and 2 = severe). The last item is scored on a 4-point scale of 0-3 (0 = absent and 3 = severe). The HDRS at week 8 was compared to the baseline HDRS and each participant's response was calculated using the below table: No Response = \< 25% change in Depression Rating Scale Score Partial Responder = \< 50% to \>25% change in Depression Rating Scale Score Responder = 50% or greater change in Depression Rating Scale Score

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Escitalopram
n=7 Participants
Subjects received 10 mg of Escitalopram for 22 days and then were titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 of intervention until day 56
Desipramine
n=13 Participants
Subjects received 25 mg of desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of desipramine for day 15-21. Subjects titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Response of Participants, Defined by Change in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) From Baseline to Week8
No or Partial Response
2 participants
4 participants
Response of Participants, Defined by Change in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) From Baseline to Week8
Response
5 participants
9 participants

Adverse Events

Escitalopram

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Desipramine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Escitalopram
n=21 participants at risk
10 mg of Escitalopram, and titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 of intervention
Desipramine
n=19 participants at risk
25 mg of Desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of Desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of Desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of Desipramine for day 15-21. Titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of Desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Psychiatric disorders
Suicide gesture (superficial lacerations to wrists with a razor)
4.8%
1/21
0.00%
0/19

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Escitalopram
n=21 participants at risk
10 mg of Escitalopram, and titrated up to 20 mg of Escitalopram after day 22 of intervention
Desipramine
n=19 participants at risk
25 mg of Desipramine for day 1-3, 50 mg of Desipramine for day 4-7, 75 mg of Desipramine for day 8-14, 100 mg of Desipramine for day 15-21. Titrated between 125 mg to 200 mg of Desipramine for day 22-56 of intervention
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry Mouth
9.5%
2/21
10.5%
2/19
Cardiac disorders
Orthostatic Tachycardia
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritis
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heartburn
4.8%
1/21
0.00%
0/19
Nervous system disorders
Headache
14.3%
3/21
15.8%
3/19
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.00%
0/21
10.5%
2/19
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach Pain
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Gastrointestinal disorders
Indigestion
4.8%
1/21
5.3%
1/19
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Increased Liver Function Test
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Infection
4.8%
1/21
5.3%
1/19
Nervous system disorders
Sedation
4.8%
1/21
0.00%
0/19
Nervous system disorders
Fatigue
9.5%
2/21
0.00%
0/19
Nervous system disorders
Insomnia
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Weight Loss
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Nervous system disorders
Confusion
4.8%
1/21
0.00%
0/19
Nervous system disorders
Irritability
4.8%
1/21
0.00%
0/19
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ejaculation Disorder
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Pregnancy
0.00%
0/21
5.3%
1/19

Additional Information

Dominique Musselman, MD, MSCR

University of Miami School of Medicine

Phone: 404-723-8361

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place