RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06853587

Pharmacogenetic-Guided Antidepressant Prescribing in Adolescents With Anxiety and Depression


Sponsor

University of Calgary

Enrollment

452 participants

Start Date

Feb 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a parallel arm randomized (1:1) controlled trial. Adolescents aged 12-17 years (n=452) who are starting or changing a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression and/or anxiety will be randomly allocated to receive 12-weeks of pharmacogenetic-guided antidepressant therapy (experimental intervention) or current prescribing guidelines/recommendations guided therapy (control intervention).


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether using a genetic test to guide the choice of antidepressant medication leads to better outcomes for teenagers with anxiety and depression, compared to the usual prescribing approach. **You may be eligible if:** - You are between 12 and 17 years old - You have been diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety as your main concern - Your doctor plans to start you on a new antidepressant medication (specifically an SSRI) - You can speak and read English **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder, an eating disorder, autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability - You have already tried 3 or more antidepressants without success - You recently started or are planning to change brain stimulation therapy - You have a history of liver or bone marrow transplant - You have previously had genetic testing for medication metabolism (CYP2B6, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERPharmacogenetic-guided dosing

SSRI dosing based on Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium's SSRI dosing guidelines.

OTHERCurrent prescribing guidelines/recommendations

SSRI dosing based on current prescribing guidelines/recommendations


Locations(1)

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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