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Effectiveness of Fluoxetine in Young People for the Treatment of Major Depression and Marijuana Dependence
NCT00149643 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Adolescents who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder are often also diagnosed with marijuana dependence. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication currently used to treat young people who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of fluoxetine in treating adolescents and young adults diagnosed with both major depressive disorder and marijuana dependence.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- DRUG Fluoxetine
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Department of Psychiatry — Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2004-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-12 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00149643
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00149643 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Depressive Disorder, Major appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00149643 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00149643 about?
NCT00149643 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of Fluoxetine in Young People for the Treatment of Major Depression and Marijuana Dependence". Adolescents who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder are often also diagnosed with marijuana dependence. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication currently used to treat young people who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectivene...
What is the current status of trial NCT00149643?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2004-09. Estimated completion is 2012-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00149643 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depressive Disorder, Major, Cannabis Abuse. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00149643?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Fluoxetine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00149643?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00149643 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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