Overview

Effectiveness of Fluoxetine in Young People for the Treatment of Major Depression and Marijuana Dependence

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Adolescents who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder are often also diagnosed with marijuana dependence. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication currently used to treat young people who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of fluoxetine in treating adolescents and young adults diagnosed with both major depressive disorder and marijuana dependence.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Fluoxetine