Drugs / Nortriptyline
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Nortriptyline

Small molecule

Developed for
major depressive disorder · depressive disorder · bipolar disorder · atopic eczema · chronic pain syndrome · diabetic neuropathy · dyspepsia · gastroesophageal reflux disease
+15 more · idiopathic progressive polyneuropathy · Meniere disease · migraine disorder · postherpetic neuralgia · psoriasis · radiculopathy · sciatica · small cell carcinoma · temporomandibular joint disorder · tinnitus · traumatic encephalopathy · idiopathic gastroparesis · irritable bowel syndrome · melancholia · vulvodynia
Investigated by
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Zalicus · Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul · Johns Hopkins University · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
+29 more · New York State Psychiatric Institute · Samsung Medical Center · University of California, Irvine · Bioskin GmbH · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico · GlaxoSmithKline · Hannover Medical School · HolsboerMaschmeyer NeuroChemie GmbH · Indiana University · Lancaster General Hospital · Maastricht University Medical Center · Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · Otolaryngology Medical Clinic,University of California, Irvine · Radboud University Medical Center · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Sultan Qaboos University · US Department of Veterans Affairs · Universidade de Passo Fundo · University of Kansas Medical Center · University of Michigan · University of Pittsburgh · University of Washington · VA Office of Research and Development · Washington University School of Medicine · ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 3 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) PAMELOR — 1978-06-29 – 1982-02-18 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) AVENTYL HYDROCHLORIDE — 1964-11-06 fda.gov ↗

Trials 33

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT02881125 Nov 2016 → Jan 2018 small cell carcinoma University of Washington Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00721331 Jul → Sep 2008 atopic eczema Zalicus Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00544687 Sep → Nov 2007 — Zalicus Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials
Phase 2 NCT00742573 Aug 2008 → Jan 2014 major depressive disorder New York State Psychiatric Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00557739 Nov 2007 → Jan 2008 psoriasis Zalicus Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00062738 Jun 2003 → Jan 2009 Parkinson disease, depressive disorder Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Completed Mixed
Phase 2 NCT00066937 Nov 2002 → Jun 2008 temporomandibular joint disorder Johns Hopkins University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00009672 Jan 2001 → Dec 2006 radiculopathy, sciatica National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00018148 Apr 1998 → Dec 2002 — US Department of Veterans Affairs Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT03652571 Sep 2018 → Aug 2024 dyspepsia Maastricht University Medical Center Terminated Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT02374567 Jan 2015 → Jun 2017 anxiety disorder, dementia, depressive disorder, schizophrenia +1 Hannover Medical School Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01065649 Jan → Jun 2010 gastroesophageal reflux disease Universidade de Passo Fundo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00004390 Feb 1995 → ? postherpetic neuralgia National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 416 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT07856056 May 2027 → May 2030 expected migraine disorder Sultan Qaboos University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07795593 Oct 2026 → May 2031 expected diabetic kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy University of Michigan Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05582837 Aug 2022 → Dec 2027 expected Meniere disease University of California, Irvine Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04226365 Feb 2020 → May 2023 traumatic brain injury, traumatic encephalopathy Lancaster General Hospital Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT04404439 Sep 2019 → Dec 2023 tinnitus University of California, Irvine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05531591 Aug 2019 → Jul 2024 cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia, dementia, major depressive disorder Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03548675 May 2018 → Feb 2022 major depressive disorder Radboud University Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02960763 Feb 2017 → Sep 2020 major depressive disorder Washington University School of Medicine Completed Mixed
Phase 4 NCT02260388 Oct 2014 → Sep 2017 idiopathic progressive polyneuropathy University of Kansas Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02237937 Sep 2011 → Dec 2014 major depressive disorder HolsboerMaschmeyer NeuroChemie GmbH Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials · 1 met primary
— NCT00386243 Dec 2007 → May 2012 chronic pain syndrome VA Office of Research and Development Completed Met primary
— NCT01352572 Jan 2002 → Dec 2018 depressive disorder Samsung Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01352559 Nov 2001 → Mar 2007 depressive disorder Samsung Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT00000377 Mar 1989 → Apr 2000 depressive disorder University of Pittsburgh Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy23 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT00612807 Background Jul 2006 → Jun 2010 major depressive disorder Duke University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03844412 Comparator Nov 2019 → Mar 2024 endometriosis, fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome +4 Duke University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00796211 Comparator Nov → Dec 2008 psoriasis Zalicus Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01268709 Comparator — irritable bowel syndrome Qom University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00539240 Comparator Apr 2006 → Apr 2010 gastroesophageal reflux disease US Department of Veterans Affairs Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 1

DateIssuerRelease
2021-02-25 Zydus Lifesciences Limited Regulatory Zydus Cadila receives final approval from USFDA for Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules zyduslife.com ↗
Zydus Cadila has received final approval from the USFDA to market Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg (US RLD: Pamelor Capsules).

All press releases naming this drug 1 release

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 9 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 56 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as nortriptyline “Antidepressant medications may include the following: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil CR), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR),...” NCT00564278 ↗
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“Antidepressant medications may include any of the following: citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine XR, bupropion SR, duloxetine, nortriptyline, and mirtazapine.” NCT00742573 ↗

“Patients were treated with the TCAs nortriptyline, clomipramine, or imipramine, with clinical follow-up of 7 weeks.” PMID 37155164 ↗ May 2023

“non-SSRI treated group is depressive patients treated with milnacipran, venlafaxine, nortriptyline, or mirtazapine” NCT00817375 ↗

“Treatment of smokers with a tricyclic antidepressant, nortriptyline, can reduce tobacco withdrawal symptoms” NCT00018148 ↗

“Adjunctive antidepressant agents: nortriptyline, duloxetine, sertraline, trazodone, or mirtazapine” NCT01943435 ↗

“Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline” NCT07795593 ↗

“nortriptyline ,propranolol ,ergotamine , sumatriptan tablets” NCT01476930 ↗

“low dose tricyclic antidepressant (nortriptyline 50mg)” NCT00539240 ↗

“Nortriptyline, start at 10-25, titrate to 100 mg” NCT00386243 ↗

“nortriptyline (25 mg, increased to 50 to 75 mg)” NCT00118430 ↗

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Known as Aventyl “nortriptyline_Aventyl, Pamelor, Noritren” NCT00817011 ↗
Known as Noritren “nortriptyline_Aventyl, Pamelor, Noritren” NCT00817011 ↗
Known as nortriptyline HCl “CRx-191 (0.1% mometasone furoate + 0.05% nortriptyline HCl)” NCT00544687 ↗
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NCT00557739 ↗

Known as Nortriptyline Hydrochloride “Nortriptyline Hydrochloride” NCT07296770 ↗
Known as Pamelor “Antidepressant medications may include the following: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil CR), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR),...” NCT00564278 ↗
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“nortriptyline_Aventyl, Pamelor, Noritren” NCT00817011 ↗

Action Inhibit “Nortriptyline is a metabolite of amitriptyline. However, unlike amitriptyline it has mainly noradrenergic effects, and weakly blocks dopaminergic reuptake.” NCT03652870 ↗
Modality Small molecule “a tricyclic antidepressant, nortriptyline, can reduce tobacco withdrawal symptoms” NCT00018148 ↗
Route Oral “Patients start with nortriptyline, morphine, or placebo, taken orally every day.” NCT00004390 ↗