Phase II Study of Remeron for Cancer Patients Losing More Than 10% of Their Body Weight

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if remeron, also called mirtazapine, can help you prevent weight loss while on treatment for your cancer. Remeron is currently used to treat depression and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use to treat weight loss.

Timeline

Start

2008-11

Primary completion

2010-07

Completion

2011-06

Publications

• Vita G, Compri B, Matcham F, Barbui C, Ostuzzi G. Antidepressants for the treatment of depression in people with cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Mar 31;3(3):CD011006. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011006.pub4.

Drugs

Indications