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.