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NCT00149643 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Effectiveness of Fluoxetine in Young People for the Treatment of Major Depression and Marijuana Dependence

A Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Cannabis Abuse, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
70
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00149643: Completed Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Cannabis Abuse, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

NCT00149643 is a Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Cannabis Abuse that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 241-participant average among 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00149643, a Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Cannabis Abuse, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
70 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

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.

Primary Outcome

The number days out of the last seven days that cannabis was used.

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • DRUG Fluoxetine

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Department of Psychiatry - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 70 participants
Start Date 2004-09
Est. Completion 2012-12
Phase Phase 2
University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the finished NCT00149643 record still lists

NCT00149643 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 70 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 241-participant average among 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower).

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.

NCT00149643 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

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.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00149643?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Fluoxetine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00149643?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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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Where NCT00149643's enrollment target sits among peer trials

70 34th of 52 higher than 19 of 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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