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Insulin Resistance in Patients With Mood Disorder

Depression · Bipolar Disorder · Insulin Resistance

Enrolled (actual)
12
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-21) — 19.9; 13.0 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
rosiglitazone (Drug)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Stanford University
Primary completion
Dec 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-21)
19.9; 13.0
PRIMARY
Clinical Global Impression-Severity Scale (CGI-S)
4.1; 3.3

Summary

Insulin resistance is known to be associated with mood disorders and cognitive difficulties. The purpose of this study is to treat depressed patients with rosiglitazone (also known as [AKA] Avandia), therefore improving glucose sensitivity, which in turn has the potential to affect mood and thinking. We, the researchers at Stanford University, are recruiting men and women who have been diagnosed with depression, and are willing to participate in this 3 month study. Participation involves neuropsychological testing, 2 blood draws called an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which tests for glucose and insulin levels, and the medication, rosiglitazone. Participants are allowed to continue on their current psychiatric medication.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:- Current depression

  • Insulin resistance
  • Current physician/psychiatrist care
  • Between the ages of 18-60
  • Willing to sign the Human Subjects Protection Consent Form
  • Willing to have blood sampling Exclusion Criteria:- Diabetes
  • History of unstable heat disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Extensive use of alcohol
  • Current use of street drugs
  • History of myocardial infarction
  • History of cerebrovascular disease
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00242619). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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