Study of Escitalopram in the Treatment of Specific Phobia

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot study is designed to assess the efficacy of escitalopram in the treatment of specific phobia in adult outpatients.

Clinical Trial Description

This double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial study is designed to assess the efficacy of 12 weeks of escitalopram vs. placebo in the treatment of specific phobia in adult outpatients. It is hypothesized that escitalopram is safe and effective in the treatment of specific phobia. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Phobic Disorders

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00121069
Study type	Interventional
Source	Connor, Kathryn M., M.D.
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2/Phase 3
Start date	September 2002
Completion date	September 2004

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