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.
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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
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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…
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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

Sadia khan, MBBS

0331359046

sadiakhansk30@gmail.com

CONTACT

Asghar Mehdi, MBBS,PHD

03008228284

drasgharmehdi@gmail.com

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