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Medications for the Treatment of Dysthymic Disorder and Double Depression

NCT00234312

RandomizedSingle-groupSingle-blindTreatment

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of flexible doses of escitalopram (Lexapro) compared to sertraline (Zoloft) for treatment of Dysthymic Disorder.

Timeline

Start
2005-09
Primary completion
2006-10
Completion
2006-10

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Escitalopram Small molecule 10 mg
Subject Escitalopram Small molecule 20 mg
Subject Sertraline Small molecule 50 mg
Subject Sertraline Small molecule 200 mg