Posted by PsychCRA on December 19, 2002, at 12:23:46
Do You Know Someone Who is
65 Yrs or Older
and Suffering From Depression?Researchers at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center are currently testing the effectiveness of the new anti-depressant medication called Escitalopram. (Lexapro), which is already FDA approved for the treatment of Depression. The study is open label with all participants receiving Lexapro for free for 12 weeks plus study related psychological monitoring. The study requires 8 visits over the 12-week period.
Qualifications Needed:
65 yrs. of age or older
Outpatient status
Diagnosis of Major Depression
Symptoms of AnxietyExclusions:
Dementia, Schizophrenia or Bipolar Diagnosis
Active substance abuse or dependence
Clinically assessed as a suicide riskTo Refer Someone or Get an Answer to your Questions:
Contact: Emily Gilb, CRA
#513-861-3100 x4972
#1-888-267-7873 x4972
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