Status:

COMPLETED

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Brief Summary

This study will determine the safety of antidepressant use during pregnancy for both the mother and the child.

Detailed Description

Symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) include persistent sad mood, feelings of hopelessness or guilt, decreased energy, irritability, and more. If untreated, MDD can interfere with the ability t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Less than 24 weeks pregnant at the time of study entry
  • As of 12/1/2005, at significant risk for developing depression or currently taking SSRIs during pregnancy

Exclusion

  • History of or current psychosis, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
  • Current substance use disorder
  • Any medical condition that may be related to outcomes (such as multiple births or insulin-dependent diabetes)
  • Has not attended at least two prenatal visits at the 20-week intake point

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 1999

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

283 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00279370

Start Date

September 1 1999

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

October 7 2013

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Women's Behavioral HealthCARE Program

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213