A Placebo- and Paroxetine-controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Agomelatine (25 or 50 mg) in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of agomelatine 25 mg or 50 mg per day and will compare agomelatine and paroxetine tolerability. Eligible patients will receive double-blind study medication for 8 weeks. One week after completion of the double-blind treatment phase there will be a single follow-up visit.

Timeline

Start

2007-03

Primary completion

2008-06

Completion

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Drugs

Indications