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NCT01098318 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Rhodiola Rosea Therapy of Major Depressive Disorder

A Phase 3 study of Depression, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
58
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01098318: Completed Phase 3 study of Depression, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

NCT01098318 is a Phase 3 study of Depression that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 58 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (93% 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

NCT01098318, a Phase 3 study of Depression, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
58 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Prior research has shown that Rhodiola rosea may be an effective, short-term, anti-depressant therapy. This study will examine the anti-depressant effect of Rhodiola rosea vs. a conventional, anti-depressant drug in the treatment of major depression.

Primary Outcome

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a validated, clinician-rated instrument for ascertaining the severity of MDD symptoms. The 28-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was used to determine the primary outcome of 17-item HAM-D score. The HAM-D will serves as the primary outcome measure. HAM-D17 score ranges from 0 to 68. Higher score indicates more depressed symptom.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Sertraline
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Herbal extract
  • OTHER Lactose monohydrate

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Depression Research Unit - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 58 participants
Start Date 2010-06
Est. Completion 2013-07
Phase Phase 3
University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What the finished NCT01098318 record still lists

NCT01098318 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 58 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Sertraline is the first listed.

NCT01098318 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01098318 about?

NCT01098318 is a clinical study titled "Rhodiola Rosea Therapy of Major Depressive Disorder". Prior research has shown that Rhodiola rosea may be an effective, short-term, anti-depressant therapy. This study will examine the anti-depressant effect of Rhodiola rosea vs. a conventional, anti-depressant drug in the treatment of major depression.

What is the current status of trial NCT01098318?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 58 participants. The study started on 2010-06. Estimated completion is 2013-07.

What conditions does trial NCT01098318 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01098318?

The interventions under investigation include: Sertraline (DRUG), Herbal extract (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Lactose monohydrate (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01098318?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01098318 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 NCT01098318's enrollment target sits among peer trials

58 449th of 679 higher than 230 of 679 other Depression trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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