A Study of Chinese Medicine Treating Depression

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

4600 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-06-30

Study Completion Date

2020-05-31

Brief Summary

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Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation has been a prevalent therapy in China for thousands of years. It is based on patients' symptoms, pulse, tongue and coating on the tongue. Therefore, the syndrome of patients and corresponding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may vary.

This multicenter prospective cohort studies the efficiency and safety of TCM compared with antidepressants. A total number of 4600 cases with primary depression are expected to be collected and divided into 3 cohorts based on the patients' requirement and choices. Patients in one group will receive TCM, and patients in the other two groups will respectively receive antidepressants only and integrated treatment of TCM and antidepressants. This study has 2 phases: treating period and the follow-up.

The main purpose of this long-term study is to evaluate the efficiency of TCM compared with antidepressants in reducing relapse and suicide rate, changing lifestyle, improving patient compliance as well as the safety.

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Detailed Description

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This multicenter prospective cohort uses a modern technique. With its help participants can assess themselves at any time and doctors can supervise patients in case of some adverse events or intervene when patients commit suicide.

The main purpose of this study is to observe the differences between cohorts. However, the intra-group differences are also needed to be evaluated, as the therapies of different participants are various. Therefore, the number of participants treated with each therapy and the time of recovery need to be counted and analyzed. This is a long-term and natural study that participants lost, drug withdrawal and changes in participants'choices of the therapy cannot be avoided. So the reason and number of the previous conditions need to be observed. The safety of TCM and antidepressants is also a considerable outcome which will be evaluated by laboratory examination, Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS) and the number of participants with adverse events.

Some of the outcomes are measured by questionnaires which can be divided into two parts. One is self-rated assessments including Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-reporting Inventory (SCL-90). The other one is evaluated by doctors, such as Hamilton Depression Rating Scale of 24 items (HAMD), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Social Disability Screening Schedule (SDSS), Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)and Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome score.

Conditions

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Depression

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Including Zishui Qinggan Yin,Xiaoyao San, Longdan Xiegan Tang, Guipi Decoction, Ningshen Dingzhi Wan, HuangLian-EJiao decoction and Jiaotai Wan.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants are treated with TCM twice per day according to syndrome differentiation. For example, the syndrome of one participant with depression is kidney deficiency. He will take Zishui Qinggan Yin twice per day before the breakfast and dinner.

TCM plus antidepressants

This is a integrative therapy that refers to a new treating system including TCM and antidepressants.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants are treated with TCM twice per day according to syndrome differentiation. For example, the syndrome of one participant with depression is kidney deficiency. He will take Zishui Qinggan Yin twice per day before the breakfast and dinner.

Antidepressants

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants are treated with different antidepressants. The dosage, frequency and duration are determined according to guideline.

Antidepressants

Antidepressants include Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants, such as Paroxetine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Sertraline, Trazodone, Maprotiline and so on.

Antidepressants

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants are treated with different antidepressants. The dosage, frequency and duration are determined according to guideline.

Interventions

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Participants are treated with TCM twice per day according to syndrome differentiation. For example, the syndrome of one participant with depression is kidney deficiency. He will take Zishui Qinggan Yin twice per day before the breakfast and dinner.

Intervention Type DRUG

Antidepressants

Participants are treated with different antidepressants. The dosage, frequency and duration are determined according to guideline.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herb Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Subjects meeting all of the following criteria can be included in this study:

* Clinical diagnosis of depression
* The scores of Hamilton Depression scale ( HAMD )≥18
* With stable vital signs, conscious mind and acceptable communication ability
* Can use the mobile phone to do self-evaluation
* Male or female patients between 18 and 65 years old
* Signing the informed consent and agreeing to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects meeting anyone of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:

* Depression caused by other diseases
* Unstable vital signs
* Severe aphasia and agnosia causing disability to communicate
* Alcoholism and other substance dependence
* Diagnosis of other mental disorders except depression
* Serious hepatic or renal insufficiency
* Pregnancy or lactation

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No