Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Paroxetine in the Prevention of Depressive Syndrome in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Treated by PEG-Interferon Alfa Plus Ribavirin

Lead Sponsor:

French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis

Conditions:

Chronic Hepatitis C

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Depression is a common side effect of interferon in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of paroxetine, an antidepressant agent, in the prev...

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of paroxetine, an antidepressant agent, in the prevention of depression induced by PEG-interferon given for the treatment of chronic hepatiti...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Chronic hepatitis C which should be treated by PEG-interferon alfa and ribavirin with no contra-indication to anti-viral treatment

Exclusion

  • Allergy to paroxetine
  • Current antidepressant treatment
  • Depression diagnosed by the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI, DSM IV)
  • History of bipolar syndrome
  • History of psychotic syndrome
  • Treatment by triptan, carbamazepine, millepertuis, methadone, oral anticoagulation
  • Renal insufficiency
  • HIV infection
  • Breath feeding
  • Contra-indication to PEG-interferon and or ribavirin

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00196664

Start Date

October 1 2005

End Date

February 1 2009

Last Update

May 13 2009

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Service d'Hépato-gastroentérologie CHU de Nancy

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France, 54500