Duloxetine for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression

Diseases and Conditions Researched

Major Depressive Disorder; Postpartum Depression

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess whether the antidepressant, duloxetine, is equally effective as a treatment for subjects who have a Postpartum Onset Depression compared to subjects who have an onset of Major Depressive Disorder prior to delivery. The hypothesis is that duloxetine will be as effective in subjects with Postpartum Major Depressive Disorder as in subjects with a Major Depressive Disorder.



Participation Guidelines

Age: 18 Years and older
Gender: Female

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Sponsor: Yale University
Dates: February 4, 2008
Last Updated: August 7, 2012
Study HIC#: 0609001827
Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT00617045