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Filter by:This study protocol aims to determine the efficacy of a collaborative multidimensional model (CMD) to improve the results of depression in primary care (PHC) in Chile. The CMD includes training of PHC teams, on the recognition of clinical, functional and psycho-biographic dimensions associated to a complex depression sub-type, difficult to treat, prevalent in PHC in Chile, for which there are no recommendations in current clinical guidelines. This model implies the implementation of a collaborative model, trauma informed care, patient- centered, that includes a case manager, the use of instruments and a close relationship between the PHC team and the specialty level. At least twelve primary care teams belonging to the Maule Region will be randomly assigned to one of the two arms of the study, the CMD group and the current standard model (SM). After the implementation of the CMD, an intentional sample of 394 participants who agreed to participate, with prior informed consent, will be evaluated by a blind research team at the beginning, at three and six months with a battery of instruments. An improvement in depressive symptoms, anxiety and functional variables is expected in participants treated in CMD versus SM. This protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Council of the University of Talca, Talca. The goal is to publish the preliminary results in December 2022.
This study intends to carry out a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subanesthetic sevoflurane for treatment-resistant depression.
This is a phase 2 and 3 adaptive design study for Mitizodone Phosphate,to find out an optimal dose in phase 2 period and confirm the result an efficacy and safety in phase 3 period.Dose-finding will be done after 8 weeks of double-blinded treatment in phase 2 period and will be assessed by both efficacy and safety from 3 dose groups of Mitizodone Phosphate.The dose be found in phase 2 period will be evaluated on efficacy and safety when compared with placebo in phase 3 period with a duration of 8 weeks treatment.The target subjects are patients with MDD.
The purpose of this research study is to initiate a pharmacotherapy protocol for at-risk patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer in order to decrease the incidence of anxiety, depression, and uncontrolled pain during cancer treatment.
In this study, we hypothesize PGx guided testing can improve outcomes related to treatment of moderate and severe depression among El Rio Community Health patients. We anticipate patients randomized to the OneOme RightMed® PGx test will demonstrate a greater improvement of depressive symptoms and will have a higher proportion of subjects reporting response and remission than those receiving standard care. Our purpose is to determine the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pharmacogenomic (PGx) approach to prescribing antidepressant medication in an underserved, community health center patient population.
Background : Depression and Anxiety are linked to COVID (Coronavirus Disease)-19 long-term impact through several mechanisms. The possible way is the alteration of neurotransmitter regulation from the interaction of severe acute respiratory syndrome -Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV2) with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, and Dopa Decarboxylase (DDC), an enzyme that associated with the production of dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters. However, some arguments exist that depression and anxiety occur naturally due to external stressors, as the impact of public health measures, and not associated with physiological changes due to viral infection. Objective: 1. This study aims to identify whether the patient discharged after COVID 19 treatment has significant changes in serotonin and dopamine level which might induce depression and anxiety internally and, 2. To distinguish external etiologies that might induce depression and anxiety such as social isolation and stress due to public health restriction. Method: A prospective longitudinal study of people with the interest exposure is COVID 19 and the primary outcome is Depression, Anxiety, and Neurotransmitter level Hypothesis: People with a previous infection of COVID 19 have a significant difference in neurotransmitter level over time and compared to non exposed group and a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
This study will be a randomized controlled trial on the effects of group-based LM as an intervention for depression. Prior to all study procedures, an online informed consent (with phone support) will be obtained from potential participants. Around 90 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the LM intervention with self-tracking tools (LM/S), pure LM intervention (LM), or care-as-usual (CAU) control group in a ratio of 1:1:1. The randomization will be performed by an independent assessor using a computer-generated list of numbers. In order to obtain unbiased data with respect to the participants' attitudes and behaviors, incomplete disclosure will be used to withhold the self-tracking component in this trial. Participants in the two LM groups will receive six weekly group lifestyle modification sessions (~2 hours each) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (an online approach will be adopted if face-to-face sessions are not possible due to COVID-19). The group treatment will primarily be delivered by clinical psychology trainees under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and other healthcare professionals such as a dietitian and a fitness trainer. The CAU group will continue receiving the routine care as usual and be given a smartphone-based LM intervention after the completion of follow-up assessments. Both the treatment groups and control group will complete a set of online questionnaires before the treatment commences, immediately after treatment, and 12 weeks after the treatment sessions are completed. In addition, participants in the LM/S group will complete a set of self-developed survey questions related to lifestyle and mood on a daily basis.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic and powerful analgesic. At low doses, ketamine can desensitize the central pain pathway and modulate opioid receptors. Studies have generally found that preoperative use of ketamine can reduce opioid consumption by approximately 50% and sub-anaesthetic doses of it have a rapid antidepressant effect, especially refractory depression. Studies have confirmed that esketamine, the S(+) enantiomer of ketamine, has a stronger affinity for NMDA receptors, which can achieve the same effect at smaller doses. While the incidence of neuropsychiatric side effects is significantly lower. On March 4, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved esketamine nasal spray with a new mechanism of action for the treatment of adult patients with refractory depression. Based on the analgesic and antidepressant effects of ketamine, the investigators speculate that esketamine may be effective for patients with chronic visceral pain comorbid depression. At present, the research evidence in this area is relatively lacking. Therefore, this study aims to explore the difference in the efficacy and safety of esketamine as an adjuvant therapy and positive control drug-pregabalin in patients with chronic visceral pain comorbid depression. Detailed Description: According to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, select patients with chronic visceral pain comorbid depression. Filtering and grouping period: During this phase, the patient will sign an informed consent form, and then conduct a structured clinical evaluation to determine whether it meets the "depressive disorder" in the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria. According to the ICD-11, determine whether the patients have chronic visceral pain. Acute treatment period: Randomize patients into the following treatment groups: intravenous administration of esketamine (3 groups, 0.125, 0.25, 0.50 mg/kg)， and duloxetine is co- administered orally. Pregabalin capsules were administered combined with duloxetine orally. observation period: After 2 weeks, esketamine treatment was discontinued, and observation was continued for 2 weeks. Maintain duloxetine and pregabalin treatment.
The purpose of the study is to describe the clinical outcomes (severity of depression, severity of suicidality & frequency of suicidal thinking, suicide events) and quality of life (QoL) of participants with symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) that have current suicidal ideation with intent.
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of a Mediterranean diet on the function of the vagal nerve in patients with depression.