Status:

UNKNOWN

The Nocebo Effect: a Prospective Study of Informed Consent as a Factor in the Prevalence of SSRI's Side Effects

Lead Sponsor:

Shalvata Mental Health Center

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-66 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study we invetigate the influence of the nocebo effect (as part of obtaining informed consent) on the prevalence of side-effects. The study is prospective, focusing on the connection between w...

Detailed Description

In this study the investigators wish to inquire whether the nature of the explenation given to the patient as part of informed consent has an effect on the prevalence of side-effects. The study will t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18-60
  • started on an SSRI

Exclusion

  • Psychotic spectrum disorder
  • Suicidality
  • Sensitivity to SSRI
  • Has taken the prescribed SSRI in the past

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01200615

Start Date

October 1 2010

End Date

October 1 2013

Last Update

September 13 2010

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Shalvata Mental Health Center

Hod HaSharon, Israel