Recruiting NA Anxiety and Depression

New treatment option for Anxiety and Depression

Official title Pharmacogenetic-Guided Antidepressant Prescribing in Adolescents With Anxiety and Depression

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06853587

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This is a parallel arm randomized (1:1) controlled trial. Adolescents aged 12-17 years (n=228) who are starting or changing a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression and/or anxiety will be randomly allocated to receive 12-weeks of pharmacogenetic-guided antidepressant therapy (experimental intervention) or current prescribing guidelines/recommendations guided therapy (control intervention).
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 12 to 17

You may be able to join if

  • Age 12-17
  • Depression and/or anxiety as the primary concern, confirmed by the treating physician
  • Intention to start a new SSRI
  • English fluency

You likely can't join if

  • Co-occurring obsessive compulsive disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...
  • History of non-response to 3 or more SSRI medications as confirmed by the treating physician
  • Brain stimulation-based therapy initiated within 8 weeks of referral, or plans to initiate/change brain stimulation during study participation
  • History of liver or hematopoietic cell transplant
  • History of CYP2B6, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6 testing

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.