Trial Outcomes & Findings for Identifying and Treating Depression in Hemodialysis Patients (NCT NCT03390933)

NCT ID: NCT03390933

Last Updated: 2024-10-17

Results Overview

remission of depression, defined as a week 12 Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) total score of \<5. The survey consists of 9 questions to gauge depression/depressive symptoms. Each question asks - Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems: Each questions 0-3 scale (0=not at all 1= several days 2= more than half the days 3=nearly every day ). Range =0min to 27max. A TOTAL SCORE OF ≥10 IS AN ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD FOR CLINICALLY RELEVANT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. Less than 5 is total remission of depressive symptoms.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

16 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 years

Results posted on

2024-10-17

Participant Flow

Screened Via Chart Abstraction 1588 In person Screening Conducted 1248 Evaluated for Major Depression Disorder 110 Untreated for Major Depressive Disorder 27 Consented/enrolled into trial 16

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Fluoxetine Group
Approximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. Fluoxetine: Patients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist.
Overall Study
STARTED
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Identifying and Treating Depression in Hemodialysis Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Fluoxetine Group
n=16 Participants
Approximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. Fluoxetine: Patients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
16 participants
n=5 Participants
PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE 9
11.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Population: Enrolled 16 * 13 Female * 13 African American * 1 Hispanic

remission of depression, defined as a week 12 Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) total score of \<5. The survey consists of 9 questions to gauge depression/depressive symptoms. Each question asks - Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems: Each questions 0-3 scale (0=not at all 1= several days 2= more than half the days 3=nearly every day ). Range =0min to 27max. A TOTAL SCORE OF ≥10 IS AN ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD FOR CLINICALLY RELEVANT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. Less than 5 is total remission of depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Fluoxetine Group
n=16 Participants
Approximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. Fluoxetine: Patients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist.
To Determine the Impact of Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine Treatment on Remission of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients.
6.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2

Adverse Events

Fluoxetine Group

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Fluoxetine Group
n=16 participants at risk
Approximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. Fluoxetine: Patients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1 • All side effects ASSESSED EVERY OTHER WEEK OVER A TWELVE WEEK PERIOD while patients were actively taking fluoxetine.
Participants will be seen on a weekly basis. Every other week, the study nurse practitioner will review any side effects the participant is having and record any adverse events. These check ins will be recorded on the study Progress Note and also the Fluoxetine Follow Up Checklist form. These notes will be reviewed on a weekly basis by the study team as a whole.

Additional Information

Dr. Ashwini Sehgal

MetroHealth System

Phone: 216-778-8484

Results disclosure agreements

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