No significant association between BDNF genotypes and remission in major depressive disorder patients treated with antidepressants
Genetic markers do not predict antidepressant success in major depression
This meta-analysis review examined 599 Caucasian patients with a major depressive episode treated with SSRIs, SNRIs, or TCAs. The analysis f…
A large review found that specific genetic markers do not predict who will recover from depression when taking common antidepressant medicat…
Adjunctive JNJ-42165279 fails to improve depression in SSRI/SNRI inadequate responders
Early trial finds new drug did not help depression in patients already on antidepressants
This phase 2a double-blind RCT tested adjunctive JNJ-42165279 25 mg daily versus placebo in 153 adults with major depressive disorder with a…
A small early study found a new drug did not improve depression symptoms for patients already taking standard antidepressants.
Meta-analysis identifies two genomic loci associated with antidepressant non-response in 135,471 individuals
Why do antidepressants fail for some people? New genetic clues emerge
A genome-wide association meta-analysis of 135,471 individuals prescribed antidepressants identified two novel genomic loci associated with …
Millions struggle to find working antidepressants, but new genetic data reveals why some fail and suggests other drug options for treatment …