drugset / Trial / NCT00415142
An Eight-week Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a 100mg Dose of Saredutant Once Daily, in Elderly Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of saredutant in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in elderly patients.To evaluate the tolerability, safety and efficacy on disability and quality of life in patients with major depressive disorder.To evaluate safety and tolerability of 24 weeks of additional treatment in patients completing the initial 8-week treatment period.
Timeline
- Start
- 2006-12
- Primary completion
- 2008-02
- Completion
- 2008-02
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Escitalopram | Small molecule | 10 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Saredutant | Small molecule | 100 mg | Oral |