| Ad Title: |
Depression Treatment for Women |
| Study Title: |
Couple Therapy and Pharmacotherapy for Major Depression |
| Protocol Number: |
112004-011 |
| Department(s) involved in the Study: |
Psychiatry
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| Purpose of the Study: |
To treat depression in women experiencing depression who are also experiencing stress or problems in their marriage or committed relationship. |
| Participant Eligibility: |
To be eligible you must be:
Female
Married and living with your husband or in a committed relationship and have lived together for one year or more
Suffering from depression
Having problems or concerns in your relationship
To be eligible there cannot be:
Bipolar Disorder
Current active substance abuse, extramarital affairs, or domestic violence
Any other counseling, psychotherapy, or antidepressant medicines
Your partner must be willing to participate in research procedures.
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| Disease/Condition Under Study: |
Major Depressive Disorder |
| Cancer Related Study: |
No
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| Study Drug(s): |
buproprion, escitalopram, sertraline, venlafaxine
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| Study Device(s): |
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| Study Doctor: |
Dr. Wayne Denton |
| Location of Study: |
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Sites
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Recruiting at this Site
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Yes
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| Contact Phone: |
214-648-4364 |
| Email: |
tara.lehan@utsouthwestern.edu |
| Other Information: |
All women receive one of four FDA-approved antidepressant medications (Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin XL, or Effexor XR) at no charge. Women will know which medication they are receiving and can help in selecting it. Treatment is for six months. Half of the women will be randomly selected to also participate in couples sessions with their partner led by a licensed counselor to discuss the impact of depression on their relationship and how to cope with depression. Partners must be willing to participate for either treatment group (medication alone or medication plus couple sessions). You can visit our website at www.utsouthwestern.edu/couplesresearch or contact us at 214-648-4364.
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| Website Keywords: |
Psychiatry
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| Medical Keywords: |
couples, depression
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