Overview

Hormone and Sleep Response to Antidepressant Treatment in Adolescents and Adults With Depression

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2014-03-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
This study will determine whether there are age-related differences in the body systems controlling sleep and stress hormone patterns. This study will also determine whether the differences in sleep and hormone patterns between depressed adolescents and adults are associated with differences in their response to antidepressant treatment.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Uma Rao
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Antidepressive Agents
Bupropion
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of major depressive disorder and/or dysthymic disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current treatment with antidepressant drugs

- Major medical illness

- Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or manic-depressive illness

- Pregnancy