A randomized controlled trial of venlafaxine versus placebo for depression amongst persons with lymphoma or leukaemia

ISRCTN ISRCTN51232664
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN51232664
Protocol serial number N0079096832
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder Devon Partnership NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
30/11/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Charles Montgomery
Scientific

Department of Mental Health
University of Exeter
Wonford House Hospital
Dryden Road
Exeter
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleA randomized controlled trial of venlafaxine versus placebo for depression amongst persons with lymphoma or leukaemia
Study objectivesIs venlafaxine an effective antidepressant for depression amongst persons with lymphoma or leukaemia?
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDepression amongst persons with lymphoma or leukaemia
InterventionA randomized controlled trial of venlafaxine versus placebo
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Applicable
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Venlafaxine
Primary outcome measure(s)Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
Key secondary outcome measure(s)Not provided at time of registration
Completion date31/12/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Key inclusion criteriaPersons with lymphoma or leukaemia with depression as assessed using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not meet inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment07/01/2001
Date of final enrolment31/12/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

University of Exeter
Exeter
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

30/11/2015: no publications found on PubMed.