Status:

RECRUITING

Combination of Novel Therapies for CKD Comorbid Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Stony Brook University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Chronic Kidney Diseases

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The overall goal of the study is to determine if treatment of a Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) improves the outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We showed that MDD is present in 25...

Detailed Description

Aim 1. Compare the efficacy and tolerability of two 16-week strategies vs. control for treatment of CKD patients with MDD starting with (1) BAT or (2) bupropion, each augmented to a combination of bot...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female adults aged 18 years or greater. There will be no upper age limit.
  • Presence of CKD stages 3b, 4 or 5, with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of \<45 mL/min/1.73 m2 for a period of at least 3 months, as defined by the National Kidney Foundation and determined using the four-variable Modification of Diet for Renal Diseases Study formula.
  • Presence of a current Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) based on MINI DSM IV-based criteria
  • Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-report (QIDS-SR) score of ≥11 at enrollment and ≥11 on QIDS-Clinician Rated (QIDS-C) at randomization.
  • Able to understand and sign informed consent after the nature of the study has been fully explained
  • Kidney transplant patients that are at least 6 month post-transplantation (3 months post-transplant, with at least another 3 months to confirm eGFR \<45)

Exclusion

  • Unable to understand or give informed consent.
  • Unwilling or unable to participate in the protocol or comply with any of its components
  • Significant hepatic dysfunction or liver enzyme abnormalities 3 times or greater than the upper limit of normal
  • Terminal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cancer
  • Presence of seizure disorder
  • Current use of class I anti-arrhythmic medications (such as 1C propafenone and flecanide), pimozide, MAO inhibitors, reserpine, guanethidine, cimetidine, or methyldopa; tri-cyclic anti-depressants, neuroleptics, or anti-convulsants
  • Use of serotonergic drugs or supplements such as triptans, tramadol, linezolid, tryptophan, and St. John's Wort.
  • Use of medications known to cause QT prolongation on EKG
  • Ongoing use of antidepressant medications for depression treatment
  • Past treatment failure on bupropion
  • Initiation of depression-focused psychotherapy in the 3 months prior to study entry
  • Active alcohol or substance abuse or dependence that requires acute detoxification at study entry
  • Present or past psychosis or Bipolar I or II disorder
  • Dementia or a Mini-Mental State Examination score \<23
  • Active suicidal intent
  • Pregnancy, lactation, or women of childbearing potential not willing to use adequate contraception

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 24 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

201 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04422652

Start Date

September 24 2020

End Date

April 1 2027

Last Update

November 28 2025

Active Locations (4)

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1

Stony Brook University Medical Center

Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11794-8430

2

Parkland Health and Hospital System

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235

3

UT Southwestern and Affiliates

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390

4

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195