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NCT06705478 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Pramipexole Versus Escitalopram to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Comorbid MDD With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) in Persons With HIV

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
186
Enrollment target

NCT06705478 is a Phase 2 study that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 186 participants.

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The verdict

NCT06705478, a Phase 2 study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
186 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

A phase II, randomized, open-label, two-arm clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of pramipexole extended release (ER) versus escitalopram for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid MDD with mild neurocognitive disorder (MND) in persons with HIV (PWH). Participants will be assessed comprehensively and briefly at intercurrent visits to monitor for toxicity, response to therapy, and to assess for dose changes. An optional sub-study to evaluate treatment impact on the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profile will be conducted in a subset of 36 participants.

Interventions

  • DRUG Escitalopram
  • DRUG Pramipexole ER

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 186 participants
Start Date 2026-05-17
Est. Completion 2026-12-02
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06705478

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06705478 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 186 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Escitalopram is the first listed.

NCT06705478 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06705478 about?

NCT06705478 is a clinical study titled "Pramipexole Versus Escitalopram to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Comorbid MDD With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) in Persons With HIV". A phase II, randomized, open-label, two-arm clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of pramipexole extended release (ER) versus escitalopram for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid MDD with mild neurocognitive disorder (MND) in persons with HIV (PWH). Participants...

What is the current status of trial NCT06705478?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 186 participants. The study started on 2026-05-17. Estimated completion is 2026-12-02.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06705478?

The interventions under investigation include: Escitalopram (DRUG), Pramipexole ER (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06705478?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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