Study of Escitalopram in Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of citalopram. Both escitalopram and citalopram are
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and are used to treat depression in adults.
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacoeconomics of
escitalopram and an active comparator in patients with major depressive disorder.