Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Antidepressants in Parkinson's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Conditions:

Parkinson Disease

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

30+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if two antidepressant medications, paroxetine and venlafaxine, can help control depression in Parkinson's disease, and if these medications affect the motor sy...

Detailed Description

Nearly 50 percent of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from depression-a condition that causes disability and can reduce quality of life. The University of Rochester Medical Center is c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • To be eligible you must be:
  • 30 years old or older
  • diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
  • experiencing symptoms of depression such as sadness, decreased energy, or problems sleeping

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 1 2005

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    November 1 2009

    Estimated Enrollment :

    115 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00086190

    Start Date

    June 1 2005

    End Date

    November 1 2009

    Last Update

    January 4 2013

    Active Locations (18)

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    1

    University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, United States, 94143

    2

    University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610

    3

    University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, United States, 33136

    4

    Emory University School of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322