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Escitalopram Treatment of Major Depression in Patients With Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
NCT00595699 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a research study evaluating the use of escitalopram (Lexapro®) for the treatment of major depression in subjects with temporal lobe epilepsy. The purpose of the study is to measure the severity and change in depressive and anxiety symptoms after 10 weeks of study treatment with escitalopram or placebo as measured by certain rating scales and questionnaires. In addition, the study will measure the frequency of seizures using a patient diary during the study. Finally, the study will assess the change in the quality of life using rating scales.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG placebo
- DRUG escitalopram
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- LSU Anxiety and Mood Disorders Clinic — New Orleans
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00595699
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00595699 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, 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 8 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Conrad, Erich J., M.D., which has 1 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 Major Depression 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: NCT00595699 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Louisiana. 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 NCT00595699 about?
NCT00595699 is a clinical study titled "Escitalopram Treatment of Major Depression in Patients With Temporal Lobe Epilepsy". This is a research study evaluating the use of escitalopram (Lexapro®) for the treatment of major depression in subjects with temporal lobe epilepsy. The purpose of the study is to measure the severity and change in depressive and anxiety symptoms after 10 weeks of study treatment with escitalopram ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00595699?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2006-11. Estimated completion is 2009-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00595699 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depression, Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00595699?
The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), escitalopram (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00595699?
This trial is sponsored by Conrad, Erich J., M.D., which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00595699 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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