Cipralex® for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents

Summary

The primary objective is to examine whether Cipralex® is effective and safe in the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth. The secondary objective is to identify changes in arousal and stress response from pre- to post-treatment with Cipralex® in youth with anxiety disorders.

Timeline

Start

2008-03

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2012-01

Publications

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