DepressionPhase 4NCT03390933
Identifying and Treating Depression in Hemodialysis Patients
A Phase 4 study testing Fluoxetine in people with Depression and Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom, run by MetroHealth Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Depression is present in about 20-30% of hemodialysis patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. However, depression is inadequately diagnosed and treated among dialysis patients. This is due in part to the overlap between depressive symptoms (e.g. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Depression, Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom
- What is being tested?
- Fluoxetine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2018to 28 Feb 2023
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- currently on hemodialysis at a CDC dialysis unit
- English speaking
- able to provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- on hemodialysis for less than 3 months
- comorbid psychotic, bipolar, substance use dependence, Alzheimer's or dementia
- Not eligible for Phase II (intervention) if currently on antidepressant medication
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Using Latent Variables and Directly Observed Treatment to Improve the Diagnosis and Management of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients
Depression is present in about 20-30% of hemodialysis patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. However, depression is inadequately diagnosed and treated among dialysis patients. This is due in part to the overlap between depressive symptoms (e.g. appetite change, trouble sleeping, feeling tired) and symptoms related to persistent metabolic derangements in hemodialysis patients (e.g. nausea, nocturnal cramps, feeling washed out after treatment). The overlap between depressive symptoms and dialysis-related complications makes it difficult to diagnose and therefore to treat depression. In addition, prescription of antidepressant medication may increase an already high pill burden and result in poor adherence. Moreover, the evidence base to guide depression treatment among hemodialysis patients is limited. In the investigators' previous work, they developed methods to use latent variables and structural equation modeling to isolate depressive symptoms. Other investigators have demonstrated that directly observed treatment enhances the effectiveness of tuberculosis and HIV treatment.
Investigators now propose a cross-sectional study (Phase 1) followed by a single-arm clinical trial (Phase 2) at 17 dialysis facilities. The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (using the PHQ-9 screening instrument) as well as dialysis-related complications, anxiety, and quality of life (Quality of Life Questionnaire) in about 1083 patients. Investigators will then use structural equation modeling to develop and validate a hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) that will isolate depressive symptoms. The trial will involve 96 patients with confirmed depression who will be assigned to directly observed weekly antidepressant treatment with fluoxetine. The primary outcome of the trial will be remission of depression at 12 weeks. The trial results will also be used to compare the responsiveness of the PHQ-9 and the hdPHQ-9. Investigators anticipate that the hdPHQ-9 will be a valid and responsive instrument that will isolate depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients and ultimately improve the screening and diagnosis of depression. Investigators also expect that directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment will be an effective way to manage depression among hemodialysis patients.
Read the detailed description
Depression is present in about 20-30% of hemodialysis patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. However, depression is inadequately diagnosed and treated among dialysis patients. This is due in part to the overlap between depressive symptoms (e.g. appetite change, trouble sleeping, feeling tired) and symptoms related to persistent metabolic derangements in hemodialysis patients (e.g. nausea, nocturnal cramps, feeling washed out after treatment). The overlap between depressive symptoms and dialysis complications makes it difficult to diagnose and therefore to treat depression. In addition, prescription of antidepressant medication may increase an already high pill burden and result in poor adherence. Moreover, the evidence base to guide depression treatment among hemodialysis patients is limited. In the investigators' previous work, they developed methods to use latent variables and structural equation modeling to isolate depressive symptoms. Other investigators have demonstrated that directly observed treatment enhances the effectiveness of tuberculosis and HIV treatment.
Investigators now propose a cross-sectional study (Phase 1) followed by a single-arm clinical trial (Phase 2) at 17 dialysis facilities. The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (using the PHQ-9 screening instrument) as well as dialysis-related complications, anxiety, and quality of life (Quality of Life Questionnaire) in about 1083 patients. The investigators will then use structural equation modeling to develop and validate a hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) that will isolate depressive symptoms. The trial will involve 96 patients with confirmed depression who will be assigned to directly observed weekly antidepressant treatment with fluoxetine. The primary outcome of the trial will be remission of depression at 12 weeks. The trial results will also be used to compare the responsiveness of the PHQ-9 and the hdPHQ-9.
The investigators anticipate that the hdPHQ-9 will be a valid and responsive instrument that will isolate depressive symptoms from dialysis complications and ultimately improve the screening and diagnosis of depression. They also expect that directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment will be an effective way to manage depression among hemodialysis patients.
Innovative features of the proposed project include the use of latent variables to address overlap, administration of a long acting weekly antidepressant, and directly observed treatment. The project has the potential not only to improve the diagnosis and management of depression among hemodialysis patients but also to improve their morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, it may serve as a model for future studies to isolate symptoms among overlapping medical conditions.
Aim A. To develop and validate a self-reported depression screening instrument that isolates depressive symptoms from hemodialysis-related complications.
Hypothesis: A hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) will isolate depressive symptoms from dialysis complications.
Aim B. To determine the impact of directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment on remission of depression among hemodialysis patients.
Hypothesis: About half of patients who have directly observed fluoxetine treatment will have remission of depression.
Aim C. To examine the responsiveness of the new depression screening instrument to depression treatment.
Hypothesis: Fluoxetine treatment will be associated with larger improvements in hdPHQ-9 scores than in PHQ-9 scores.
- Conditions
- Depression, Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom
- Being tested
- Fluoxetine
- Medical subject headings
- Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FluoxetineDrug
Also called Prozac
Patients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine Group | Experimental | Approximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. Receives: Drug: Fluoxetine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To Determine the Impact of Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine Treatment on Remission of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients.
remission of depression, defined as a week 12 Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) total score of <5. The survey consists of 9 questions to gauge depression/depressive symptoms. Each question asks - Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems: Each questions 0-3 scale (0=not at all 1= several days 2= more than half the days 3=nearly every day ). Range =0min to 27max.
A TOTAL SCORE OF ≥10 IS AN ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD FOR CLINICALLY RELEVANT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. Less than 5 is total remission of depressive symptoms.
Measured: 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Jan 2018
- Study start1 Mar 2018
- Primary completion28 Feb 2023
- Study completion28 Feb 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9) and quality of life for 1083 patients. These data will be used to address Aim A. The single arm trial will involve 96 patients with DSM5-confirmed depression.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ash Sehgal, MetroHealth Medical Center
- Investigators
- Ash Seghal, MD, Principal investigator, MetroHealth Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03390933
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB17-00768
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Oct 2017
- Last updated
- 17 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cohen SD, Norris L, Acquaviva K, Peterson RA, Kimmel PL. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in patients with end-stage renal disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007 Nov;2(6):1332-42. doi: 10.2215/CJN.03951106. Epub 2007 Oct 17.
PubMed 17942763Hedayati SS, Bosworth HB, Kuchibhatla M, Kimmel PL, Szczech LA. The predictive value of self-report scales compared with physician diagnosis of depression in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 2006 May;69(9):1662-8. doi: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000308.
PubMed 16598203Watnick S, Wang PL, Demadura T, Ganzini L. Validation of 2 depression screening tools in dialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005 Nov;46(5):919-24. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.08.006.
PubMed 16253733Cohen SD, Kimmel PL. Nutritional status, psychological issues and survival in hemodialysis patients. Contrib Nephrol. 2007;155:1-17. doi: 10.1159/000100952.
PubMed 17369709Kimmel PL, Peterson RA, Weihs KL, Simmens SJ, Alleyne S, Cruz I, Veis JH. Multiple measurements of depression predict mortality in a longitudinal study of chronic hemodialysis outpatients. Kidney Int. 2000 May;57(5):2093-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00059.x.
PubMed 10792629Kimmel PL, Peterson RA, Weihs KL, Simmens SJ, Boyle DH, Verme D, Umana WO, Veis JH, Alleyne S, Cruz I. Behavioral compliance with dialysis prescription in hemodialysis patients. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1995 Apr;5(10):1826-34. doi: 10.1681/ASN.V5101826.
PubMed 7787151Lacson E Jr, Bruce L, Li NC, Mooney A, Maddux FW. Depressive affect and hospitalization risk in incident hemodialysis patients. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2014 Oct 7;9(10):1713-9. doi: 10.2215/CJN.01340214. Epub 2014 Oct 2.
PubMed 25278546Lopes AA, Albert JM, Young EW, Satayathum S, Pisoni RL, Andreucci VE, Mapes DL, Mason NA, Fukuhara S, Wikstrom B, Saito A, Port FK. Screening for depression in hemodialysis patients: associations with diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in the DOPPS. Kidney Int. 2004 Nov;66(5):2047-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00977.x.
PubMed 15496178Chiu YW, Teitelbaum I, Misra M, de Leon EM, Adzize T, Mehrotra R. Pill burden, adherence, hyperphosphatemia, and quality of life in maintenance dialysis patients. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Jun;4(6):1089-96. doi: 10.2215/CJN.00290109. Epub 2009 May 7.
PubMed 19423571Kauffman KM, Dolata J, Figueroa M, Gunzler D, Huml A, Pencak J, Sajatovic M, Sehgal AR. Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine for Major Depressive Disorder Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial. Kidney Med. 2022 Jan 17;4(3):100413. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100413. eCollection 2022 Mar.
PubMed 35386606
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Using Latent Variables and Directly Observed Treatment to Improve the Diagnosis and Management of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03390933
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB17-00768
- Conditions
- Depression, Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Oct 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Depression is present in about 20-30% of hemodialysis patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. However, depression is inadequately diagnosed and treated among dialysis patients. This is due in part to the overlap between depressive symptoms (e.g. appetite change, trouble sleeping, feeling tired) and symptoms related to persistent metabolic derangements in hemodialysis patients (e.g. nausea, nocturnal cramps, feeling washed out after treatment). The overlap between depressive symptoms and dialysis-related complications makes it difficult to diagnose and therefore to treat depression. In addition, prescription of antidepressant medication may increase an already high pill burden and result in poor adherence. Moreover, the evidence base to guide depression treatment among hemodialysis patients is limited. In the investigators' previous work, they developed methods to use latent variables and structural equation modeling to isolate depressive symptoms. Other investigators have demonstrated that directly observed treatment enhances the effectiveness of tuberculosis and HIV treatment.
Investigators now propose a cross-sectional study (Phase 1) followed by a single-arm clinical trial (Phase 2) at 17 dialysis facilities. The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (using the PHQ-9 screening instrument) as well as dialysis-related complications, anxiety, and quality of life (Quality of Life Questionnaire) in about 1083 patients. Investigators will then use structural equation modeling to develop and validate a hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) that will isolate depressive symptoms. The trial will involve 96 patients with confirmed depression who will be assigned to directly observed weekly antidepressant treatment with fluoxetine. The primary outcome of the trial will be remission of depression at 12 weeks. The trial results will also be used to compare the responsiveness of the PHQ-9 and the hdPHQ-9. Investigators anticipate that the hdPHQ-9 will be a valid and responsive instrument that will isolate depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients and ultimately improve the screening and diagnosis of depression. Investigators also expect that directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment will be an effective way to manage depression among hemodialysis patients.
Detailed description
Depression is present in about 20-30% of hemodialysis patients and is associated with morbidity and mortality. However, depression is inadequately diagnosed and treated among dialysis patients. This is due in part to the overlap between depressive symptoms (e.g. appetite change, trouble sleeping, feeling tired) and symptoms related to persistent metabolic derangements in hemodialysis patients (e.g. nausea, nocturnal cramps, feeling washed out after treatment). The overlap between depressive symptoms and dialysis complications makes it difficult to diagnose and therefore to treat depression. In addition, prescription of antidepressant medication may increase an already high pill burden and result in poor adherence. Moreover, the evidence base to guide depression treatment among hemodialysis patients is limited. In the investigators' previous work, they developed methods to use latent variables and structural equation modeling to isolate depressive symptoms. Other investigators have demonstrated that directly observed treatment enhances the effectiveness of tuberculosis and HIV treatment.
Investigators now propose a cross-sectional study (Phase 1) followed by a single-arm clinical trial (Phase 2) at 17 dialysis facilities. The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (using the PHQ-9 screening instrument) as well as dialysis-related complications, anxiety, and quality of life (Quality of Life Questionnaire) in about 1083 patients. The investigators will then use structural equation modeling to develop and validate a hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) that will isolate depressive symptoms. The trial will involve 96 patients with confirmed depression who will be assigned to directly observed weekly antidepressant treatment with fluoxetine. The primary outcome of the trial will be remission of depression at 12 weeks. The trial results will also be used to compare the responsiveness of the PHQ-9 and the hdPHQ-9.
The investigators anticipate that the hdPHQ-9 will be a valid and responsive instrument that will isolate depressive symptoms from dialysis complications and ultimately improve the screening and diagnosis of depression. They also expect that directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment will be an effective way to manage depression among hemodialysis patients.
Innovative features of the proposed project include the use of latent variables to address overlap, administration of a long acting weekly antidepressant, and directly observed treatment. The project has the potential not only to improve the diagnosis and management of depression among hemodialysis patients but also to improve their morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, it may serve as a model for future studies to isolate symptoms among overlapping medical conditions.
Aim A. To develop and validate a self-reported depression screening instrument that isolates depressive symptoms from hemodialysis-related complications.
Hypothesis: A hemodialysis-specific PHQ-9 (hdPHQ-9) will isolate depressive symptoms from dialysis complications.
Aim B. To determine the impact of directly observed weekly fluoxetine treatment on remission of depression among hemodialysis patients.
Hypothesis: About half of patients who have directly observed fluoxetine treatment will have remission of depression.
Aim C. To examine the responsiveness of the new depression screening instrument to depression treatment.
Hypothesis: Fluoxetine treatment will be associated with larger improvements in hdPHQ-9 scores than in PHQ-9 scores.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- The cross-sectional study will involve assessments of depressive symptoms (PHQ-9) and quality of life for 1083 patients. These data will be used to address Aim A. The single arm trial will involve 96 patients with DSM5-confirmed depression.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine Group | Experimental | Drug: FluoxetineApproximately 96 patients will be enrolled into the intervention (Phase II) over the duration of the entire study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- currently on hemodialysis at a CDC dialysis unit
- English speaking
- able to provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- on hemodialysis for less than 3 months
- comorbid psychotic, bipolar, substance use dependence, Alzheimer's or dementia
- Not eligible for Phase II (intervention) if currently on antidepressant medication
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FluoxetineAlso: ProzacPatients enrolled into Phase II will be prescribed 2 weeks of short-acting fluoxetine 20 mg and will be instructed to take the prescription daily for 2 weeks. Then patients will be prescribed 10 additional weeks of 90 mg (weekly) fluoxetine and will be observed taking it once weekly at the dialysis unit. At the end of the 12 week study period, participants will be provided 4 additional weeks of 90 mg fluoxetine in order to provide sufficient time to follow up with their primary care physician or nephrologist. | Drug | Fluoxetine Group |
Primary outcome
To Determine the Impact of Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine Treatment on Remission of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients.
Time frame: 3 years
remission of depression, defined as a week 12 Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) total score of <5. The survey consists of 9 questions to gauge depression/depressive symptoms. Each question asks - Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems: Each questions 0-3 scale (0=not at all 1= several days 2= more than half the days 3=nearly every day ). Range =0min to 27max. A TOTAL SCORE OF ≥10 IS AN ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD FOR CLINICALLY RELEVANT DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. Less than 5 is total remission of depressive symptoms.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Oct 2024.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 17942763Cohen SD, Norris L, Acquaviva K, Peterson RA, Kimmel PL. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in patients with end-stage renal disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007 Nov;2(6):1332-42. doi: 10.2215/CJN.03951106. Epub 2007 Oct 17.
- Background: PubMed 16598203Hedayati SS, Bosworth HB, Kuchibhatla M, Kimmel PL, Szczech LA. The predictive value of self-report scales compared with physician diagnosis of depression in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 2006 May;69(9):1662-8. doi: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000308.
- Background: PubMed 16253733Watnick S, Wang PL, Demadura T, Ganzini L. Validation of 2 depression screening tools in dialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005 Nov;46(5):919-24. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.08.006.
- Background: PubMed 17369709Cohen SD, Kimmel PL. Nutritional status, psychological issues and survival in hemodialysis patients. Contrib Nephrol. 2007;155:1-17. doi: 10.1159/000100952.
- Background: PubMed 10792629Kimmel PL, Peterson RA, Weihs KL, Simmens SJ, Alleyne S, Cruz I, Veis JH. Multiple measurements of depression predict mortality in a longitudinal study of chronic hemodialysis outpatients. Kidney Int. 2000 May;57(5):2093-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00059.x.
- Background: PubMed 7787151Kimmel PL, Peterson RA, Weihs KL, Simmens SJ, Boyle DH, Verme D, Umana WO, Veis JH, Alleyne S, Cruz I. Behavioral compliance with dialysis prescription in hemodialysis patients. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1995 Apr;5(10):1826-34. doi: 10.1681/ASN.V5101826.
- Background: PubMed 25278546Lacson E Jr, Bruce L, Li NC, Mooney A, Maddux FW. Depressive affect and hospitalization risk in incident hemodialysis patients. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2014 Oct 7;9(10):1713-9. doi: 10.2215/CJN.01340214. Epub 2014 Oct 2.
- Background: PubMed 15496178Lopes AA, Albert JM, Young EW, Satayathum S, Pisoni RL, Andreucci VE, Mapes DL, Mason NA, Fukuhara S, Wikstrom B, Saito A, Port FK. Screening for depression in hemodialysis patients: associations with diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in the DOPPS. Kidney Int. 2004 Nov;66(5):2047-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.00977.x.
- Background: PubMed 19423571Chiu YW, Teitelbaum I, Misra M, de Leon EM, Adzize T, Mehrotra R. Pill burden, adherence, hyperphosphatemia, and quality of life in maintenance dialysis patients. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Jun;4(6):1089-96. doi: 10.2215/CJN.00290109. Epub 2009 May 7.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35386606Kauffman KM, Dolata J, Figueroa M, Gunzler D, Huml A, Pencak J, Sajatovic M, Sehgal AR. Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine for Major Depressive Disorder Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial. Kidney Med. 2022 Jan 17;4(3):100413. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100413. eCollection 2022 Mar.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ash Seghal, MD principal investigator
MetroHealth Medical Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Fluoxetine in people with Depression and Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom, run by MetroHealth Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Oct 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To Determine the Impact of Directly Observed Weekly Fluoxetine Treatment on Remission of Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients. (time frame: 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03390933, which also lists 10 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.