Dapagliflozin in Depression
Dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 Inhibitor, From Oral Hypoglycemic Agent to Antidepressant Drug
Tanta University
60 participants
Nov 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is currently one of the leading causes of disability and suicidal death worldwide, and despite extensive research and massive improvements in mental health, the nature of MDD remains ambiguous. Moreover, about two-thirds of MDD patients fail to optimally respond to currently available standard therapies, and many of them suffer from treatment-resistant depression
Eligibility
Plain Language Summary
Simplified for easier understanding
This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class used for the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and bulimia nervosa.
Dapagliflozin is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is also used to treat adults with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. It reversibly inhibits sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) in the renal proximal convoluted tubule to reduce glucose reabsorption and increase urinary glucose excretion.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT07239011