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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 2004-005069-39 | EudraCT Number |
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The primary objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of escitalopram with that of duloxetine in outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) after 24 weeks of treatment. The study hypothesis was that there were clinically important differences between the two drugs in terms of efficacy and adverse event profiles.
Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, and poor concentration. The lifetime prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in community samples is 10-25% for women and 5-12% for men. Depression may become chronic or recurrent and lead to substantial impairments in an individual's ability to take care of his or her everyday responsibilities. At its worst, depression may lead to suicide. Depression is recurrent in 75-80% of patients and becomes chronic in 15-20% of depressed patients.
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have become the leading class of antidepressants throughout the world. The efficacy and safety of SSRIs in the treatment of depression has been demonstrated in several clinical trials. With respect to safety, the studies show an advantage for the SSRIs over the older antidepressants. If the prescribing physicians are to make a well-founded judgement in their choice of drug factors like efficacy, safety, quality of life, and health economics must be taken into consideration. The primary aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of escitalopram with that of the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) duloxetine in the treatment of MDD.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Escitalopram | Experimental |
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| Duloxetine | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Escitalopram | Drug | 20mg once daily; orally |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To compare the efficacy of escitalopram with that of duloxetine in outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as assessed by change in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at the end of 24 weeks | 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To compare the efficacy of escitalopram with that of duloxetine per visit over the 24-week study period in outpatients with MDD. | Secondary efficacy endpoints will be based on the MADRS, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17), the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A), the CGI-S, the CGI-I and the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS), Remission (MADRS<=12) and response (>=50% decrease from baseline in MADRS). |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Email contact via H. Lundbeck A/S | LundbeckClinicalTrials@lundbeck.com | Study Director |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 17559755 | Result | Wade A, Gembert K, Florea I. A comparative study of the efficacy of acute and continuation treatment with escitalopram versus duloxetine in patients with major depressive disorder. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 Jul;23(7):1605-14. doi: 10.1185/030079907x210732. |
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| ID | Type | URL | Comment |
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| 2004-005069-39 | EMA EudraCT Results | View IPD |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003865 | Depressive Disorder, Major |
| ID | Term |
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| D003866 | Depressive Disorder |
| D019964 | Mood Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000089983 | Escitalopram |
| D003909 | Dexetimide |
| D000068736 | Duloxetine Hydrochloride |
| ID | Term |
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| D011437 | Propylamines |
| D000588 | Amines |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D009570 | Nitriles |
| D001572 |
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| Duloxetine | Drug | 60mg once daily; orally |
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| Up to 24 weeks |
| To compare the tolerability and safety of escitalopram with that of duloxetine over the 24-week study period in outpatients with MDD. | Adverse events, clinical safety laboratory tests, vital signs | Up to 24 weeks |
| To evaluate the discontinuation emergent signs and symptoms during and after taper-down treatment with escitalopram or duloxetine after 24 weeks of treatment assessed by the Discontinuation Emergent Signs and Symptoms Scale (DESS). | Up to 24 weeks |
| Benzofurans |
| D006574 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D010881 | Piperidones |
| D010880 | Piperidines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D013876 | Thiophenes |
| D013457 | Sulfur Compounds |