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Several studies suggested low serum levels of vitamin D have been associated with depression. So, the present study is designed to investigate the effect of vitamin D administration along with SSRIs in patients with MDD.


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Depression is a major global health problem. Major depression was ranked as the third leading cause of the global burden of diseases in 2004 and is supposed to occupy the first place by 2030. Major depression is a complex and multifactorial symptom-complex while dysfunctions in various endocrine axes may be independent risk factors in the development of the affective illness. Some recent observations indicate a significant role of vitamin D regarding mood. Vitamin D3 receptors have been found in cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and the limbic system. The active form of vitamin D on the nervous system is associated with modifying the production and release of neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor (NGF) which is essential for neuron differentiation, as well as increasing the levels of glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). Vitamin D influence the expression of genes associated GABA-ergic neurotransmission. It also stimulates the expression of tyrosine hydroxylase which is responsible for catecholamines biosynthesis. Lately, positive influences of vitamin D upon patients suffering from MDD have been suggested. This area require further attention and confirmation as little work has been carried out in this field. So, the present study is an attempt to investigate the effect of vitamin D administration along with SSRIs in patients with MDD. The study would be a interventional one to be conducted in the department of Pharmacology and in the department of psychiatry, BSMMU. A total of 90 patients suffering from major depression will be selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The diagnosis of patients suffering from major depression and the selection of SSRIs would be performed by medical officer of the Psychiatry department. After completing necessary formalities including informed consent of the patients, patient's data will be collected to measure baseline complaints of depression. The patients would be divided into two groups: group A and B. Group A would consist of 45 patients who will receive only SSRIs and Group B would consist of 45 patients who will receive SSRIs plus vitamin D (2000IU) orally once daily. Blood sample will be collected to measure serum vitamin D and calcium level at baseline. Then again blood sample will be collected to measure serum vitamin D level after 8 weeks of vitamin D administration. Regularity of medicine intake will be ensured over telephone, pill count, and from the patient's compliance sheet. The study has entails almost no potential risk to the patients. Patients would have every right to quit the experimental procedure any time during the experimentations if they desire each. However, it will be explained to them that the results of the present study may offer better prospects for similar patients in future, and that the present experimentations would carry no potential risk towards their health or their lives provided they strictly follow the instructions conducted to them. ;


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NCT number NCT03754712
Study type Interventional
Source Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contact Tanzina Afrin, MBBS
Phone 01796372338
Email Tanzina.afrin800@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 10, 2018
Completion date February 28, 2019

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