An 8 Week Study Of Depression In Adults Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Flexible-Dose Study Evaluating Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Once-Daily Oral GW353162 (20-40-60mg) Versus Placebo in Subjects With Major Depressive Disorder Over an Eight-Week Treatment Period.

A Placebo Controlled Study Evaluating Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Medication in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Duration of current depressive episode 12 weeks - 24 months
• Patients can read and write at a level sufficient to provide a signed consent
• If female, patients must be practicing an acceptable method of birth control

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients have other psychiatric disorders that would affect patient's response to treatment
• Patients have not responded to two or more adequate courses of antidepressant therapy
• Patients cannot be currently abusing illicit drugs or alcohol
• Patients are not currently receiving psychotherapy
• Patients have received electroconvulsive therapy within 6 months prior to screening
• Patients are pregnant or lactating