Efficacy of Metformin as an Adjunct to Standard Antidepressant Therapy in Treating Depression Among Obese Patients
Recruiting
Phase 4
Interventional Study
Depression
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 140 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College · Other
Think this trial could be right for you?
Answer a few quick questions to see if you may meet the eligibility requirements.
Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
To evaluate the efficacy of metformin as an adjunct therapy in improving depressive symptoms and metabolic markers in newly diagnosed obese depressed patients on standard antidepressant therapy.
investigator will compare between Two groups
1\. metformin group 2 placebo group Primary outcome measure will be the improvement in depressive symptoms, indicating by a reduction in Hamilton Depression R…
Trial Locations
Loading…
Loading trial locations…
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age \>18 to \<45 years
* Gender: Both genders (Male and Female)
* BMI \>25
* Diagnosis: Newly diagnose cases of depression (mild to severe)
* HBA1C: Less than 5.7% (non-diabetic range)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Existing diabetes
* Acute illnesses like acute kidney …
Contacts