Effexor Xr

Migraine, Panic Disorder, Migraine Disorders + 7 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Effexor Xr

What is Effexor Xr

Venlafaxine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an antidepressant that works by blocking the transporters for the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, allowing them to stay active in the synapse longer. It is approved to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Venlafaxine has also been used off-label to prevent migraine headaches, reduce menopause symptoms, and treat neuropathic pain.

Effexor

is the brand name

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Effexor Xr Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Effexor

Venlafaxine

1993

725

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Venlafaxine, also known as Effexor, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses such as Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer .

Hot Flashes

Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

Breast Cancer

Helps manage Breast Cancer

Depression

Breast Cancer

Helps manage Breast Cancer

Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

Effectiveness

How Effexor Xr Affects Patients

Venlafaxine is a type of medicine used to treat mental health disorders. It works by increasing the level of certain chemicals in the brain and does not affect other parts of the body.

How Effexor Xr works in the body

Venlafaxine works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, two important chemicals in the brain that help regulate mood. This allows these chemicals to remain active in the brain, helping to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders. Venlafaxine has a higher preference for serotonin than norepinephrine, so at low doses it mainly increases serotonin levels. At higher doses, it blocks reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. It also weakly blocks reuptake of dopamine.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Effexor Xr is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Neuropathic Pain and Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause. The amount of dosage is subject to change as per the administration technique (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral) highlighted in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Panic Disorder

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Migraine Disorders

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Breast Cancer

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Postmenopause

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Depression

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Hot Flashes

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Migraine

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Social Anxiety Disorder

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Neuropathic Pain

, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg

Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Effexor Xr Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Venlafaxine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Effexor Xr.

Common Effexor Xr Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Venlafaxine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Ethanol

Major

Venlafaxine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Hydroxyzine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Venlafaxine is combined with Hydroxyzine.

Iobenguane

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Iobenguane can be decreased when used in combination with Venlafaxine.

Methylene blue

Major

Venlafaxine may increase the serotonergic activities of Methylene blue.

Effexor Xr Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much venlafaxine can be dangerous. In studies, female rats had a toxic dose of 350 mg/kg and male rats had a toxic dose of 700 mg/kg. Common symptoms of an overdose include drowsiness, numbness in the hands and feet, nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure, muscle breakdown, dizziness, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat. There is no cure for overdose and treatment may include hospitalization and activated charcoal. Studies suggest that an overdose of venlafaxine is more likely to be fatal than with other antidepressants, but less likely than with tricyclic antidepressants.

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Effexor Xr Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Effexor Xr?

1038 clinical trials are presently underway to research the potential of Effexor Xr in alleviating Neuropathic Pain, preventing migraine headaches, and managing Vasomotor Symptoms related to Menopause.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

204 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Panic Disorder

12 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Postmenopause

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Neuropathic Pain

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Migraine

48 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1

Breast Cancer

18 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable

Migraine Disorders

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Social Anxiety Disorder

13 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Hot Flashes

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

8 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Effexor Xr Reviews: What are patients saying about Effexor Xr?

5

Patient Review

9/18/2022

Effexor Xr for Anxiousness associated with Depression

Effexor has been working great for me for over 15 years now. I know that if I were to stop taking it, I would probably experience withdrawal symptoms; however, that's not going to stop me from taking it because it's the only medication that has made me feel like my normal self again.

5

Patient Review

8/25/2022

Effexor Xr for Major Depressive Disorder

I was on 150mg of this medication, but due to some manic symptoms, my doctor lowered my dosage back to 75mg. After a while, I started having trouble focusing again, so I asked to be raised back up to 150mg. The benefits of this medication (e.g., being interested in activities and being able to focus) outweigh the risks of manic behavior for me.

5

Patient Review

10/1/2022

Effexor Xr for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This drug has helped me so much with my ADD. I was really struggling in school, but now I'm getting good grades and doing well. There have been times when I couldn't afford the medicine but I have never suffered any side effects when I didn't have it.

5

Patient Review

8/25/2022

Effexor Xr for Major Depressive Disorder

I was feeling great on 150mg of Venlafaxine XR, but then my doctor lowered me back to 75mg due to some manic symptoms. However, I started having problems focusing again, so I asked to be raised back up to 150mg. This medication has really helped me be interested in activities and focus on one thing at a time, which used to be a problem for me.

5

Patient Review

9/18/2022

Effexor Xr for Anxiousness associated with Depression

I've been on Effexor XR for over 15 years. It's helped me immensely, and I don't plan to stop taking it any time soon even though I know there would be withdrawal symptoms.

5

Patient Review

10/1/2022

Effexor Xr for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

This medication has helped my focus and attention span so much. I used to really struggle in school, but now I'm doing well and getting good grades. There have been times when I couldn't afford the medicine, but I never experienced any negative side effects from not taking it. In my opinion, this is an amazing drug; however, you should make the decision that's best for you.

4

Patient Review

7/26/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

I've read a lot of reviews talking about the terrible withdrawal symptoms, but I think that if you take this medication as prescribed and have severe enough depression or anxiety, it can really change your life for the better. I do occasionally miss doses because you have to take this with food, but that's my only complaint.

4

Patient Review

9/30/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

I found that I didn't experience any negative side effects when reducing the number of pills I took. You can ask your pharmacist to prepare it for you (to be confirmed). Effexor helped me deal with depression and anxiety. Quitting a medication must be done very slowly, over time, to make it safe. There is no emergency.

4

Patient Review

9/30/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

I had no negative experiences when reducing the number of pills I took per day. You might be able to ask a pharmacy to prepare it for you (not sure). Effexor really helped with my depression and anxiety. Quitting any medication should be done slowly and over time - there's no rush.

4

Patient Review

7/26/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

I've found that as long as I'm consistent with taking this medication, it can really help improve my quality of life. The only downside is that you have to take it with food, which can sometimes be difficult to remember.

3.7

Patient Review

6/7/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

My daughter has been on Effexor for two months and it has helped her, though she constantly feels exhausted and struggles to stay awake. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?

3.7

Patient Review

6/7/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

My daughter has been on Effexor for 2 months and it has helped her, but the side effect of excessive drowsiness has made it hard for her to function. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, did it improve over time?

3

Patient Review

9/1/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

There is a clear withdrawal problem with Effexor XR because of its short half life. The company needs to either fix this problem or take the drug off the market, as it is too dangerous. Neurological problems such as dizziness, altered gait, and feeling rage are significant. Pfizer needs to acknowledge this and fix the issue or give up on the drug altogether.

3

Patient Review

9/1/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

Effexor XR has a definite withdrawal problem because of its short half life. This creates significant neurological problems like dizziness, an altered gait, and feeling rage. The company should either fix this or take it off the market as it is too dangerous.

2.3

Patient Review

6/14/2022

Effexor Xr for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I was really surprised by how quickly this medication made me feel drunk. I had never experienced anything like it before. The next day was even worse, as I couldn't even keep my eyes open and was sweating profusely.

2.3

Patient Review

8/29/2022

Effexor Xr for Anxiousness associated with Depression

I experienced some success while taking this medication; however, weaning off the drug was an absolute nightmare. The vertigo and "electrical shocks" to my muscles were very unpleasant. I still have issues with "brain stutters" years later. Any doctor prescribing this medication should be required to take it first.

2.3

Patient Review

6/14/2022

Effexor Xr for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I took 37.5mg of this drug for the first time and within a few hours I was more intoxicated than I have ever been in my life. I experienced dizziness, nausea, slurred speech, loss of coordination, total floppyness, vomiting and sweating. The following day I couldnt open my eyes and was on the nod. Diarrhoea galore

2.3

Patient Review

8/29/2022

Effexor Xr for Anxiousness associated with Depression

I experienced some success while taking this medication, however upon deciding to wean myself off of it I found the process to be incredibly difficult. The withdrawal symptoms were debilitating and lasted for several months. I still experience negative effects from this drug years later.

1

Patient Review

9/19/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

Effexor was terrible for me. If I even missed a single dose by a couple hours, the effects would last all day. It also took four months for me to get this out of my system. I would never recommend it to anyone.

1

Patient Review

9/11/2022

Effexor Xr for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

This drug was really terrible and it's hard to believe that it's legal. The side effects were really bad and it's so hard to stop taking it. Don't bother with this drug, it's not worth it.

1

Patient Review

9/19/2022

Effexor Xr for Depression

Effexor was terrible. If I missed a single dose by a couple of hours, it would ruin my day. It also took me four months to get this out of my system. I would never recommend it to anyone.

1

Patient Review

9/11/2022

Effexor Xr for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

This drug is really terrible and I can't believe it's legal. The side effects are awful and it's so hard to stop taking it. Don't bother with this stuff; it's not worth your time or energy.
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Patient Q&A Section about effexor xr

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Effexor XR like Xanax?

"Effexor XR is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.

Are Effexor XR and Xanax the same medication? Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release) and Xanax (alprazolam) are both used to treat patients with panic and anxiety disorders. Effexor XR is also used to treat patients with major depressive disorders. Effexor XR and Xanax, however, belong to different drug classes. Effexor XR is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and Xanax is a benzodiazepine."

Answered by AI

Can Effexor XR cause weight gain?

"A lot of patients gain a lot of weight when taking antidepressants like paroxetine and mirtazapine."

Answered by AI

What does Effexor XR do?

"Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder. It can help improve your mood, give you more energy, and help you take an interest in activities you normally don't enjoy. Additionally, it can decrease fear, anxiety, and the number of panic attacks you experience. The drug is classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)."

Answered by AI

Is Effexor a strong antidepressant?

"The researchers inspected 21 antidepressants in total and discovered that they were all more potent than a placebo. Out of these 21 antidepressants, Effexor was found to be one of the more reliable ones; however, Zoloft was more tolerant."

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Clinical Trials for Effexor Xr

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Mitoquinone for Postmenopausal Brain Health

18+
Female
Fort Collins, CO

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if 3 months of taking the dietary supplement MitoQ \[a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant that targets to reduce mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mitoROS)\] works to treat age- and menopause-related reductions in brain artery (cerebrovascular) function in postmenopausal women 60 years of age or older free of clinical disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does MitoQ improve cerebrovascular function in postmenopausal women? If so, does MitoQ improve cerebrovascular function by lowering mitoROS in these arteries? Researchers will compare MitoQ to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if MitoQ can improve cerebrovascular function by lowering mitoROS in arteries involved in brain health and function. Participants will: Take MitoQ (20 mg/day) or a placebo every day for 3 months Visit the research laboratory at baseline and then after 3 months for cerebrovascular testing; there is also a check-in visit at 6 weeks, which is the halfway point Keep track of symptoms and events during their treatment period to report to the study team

Waitlist Available
Dietary Supplement

Translational Physiology Laboratory within the Food Science Clinical Research Laboratory

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Middle Meningeal Artery Stimulation for Migraine

18 - 100
All Sexes
Galveston, TX

This study is testing a new way to help with migraine headaches. Researchers want to see if it's safe and doable to stimulate a blood vessel in the head (called the middle meningeal artery) with microcatheters and microwires. This has never been done before for migraines and is an investigational treatment that is not part of standard migraine treatment. This stimulation would happen just before giving the standard lidocaine treatment, which is already routinely used for migraines. The goal is to see whether this new step could help improve headache outcomes. Two FDA-cleared medical devices will be used, the Cadwell Cascade 32 PRO and the Cadwell Guardian IONM System, to perform the stimulation and monitoring. In this study, the Cascade 32 PRO will be used in a way that is not part of its usual approved purpose (this is called "off-label" use) to gently deliver electrical pulses through a microcatheter. The Cadwell Guardian IONM System will be used in its normal, FDAapproved way for continuous monitoring during stimulation.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Texas Medical Branch

Peter Kan, MD,MPH

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Pharmacogenomic-Guided Medication Management for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Pittsburgh

Philip E Empey, PharmD, PhD

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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Acupuncture for Prostate Cancer

18+
Male
Fairfax, VA

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Many men with prostate cancer are treated with hormone therapy, also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). While this treatment is effective, it often causes bothersome side effects such as hot flashes, poor sleep, fatigue, and other physical and emotional symptoms. There is currently no standard treatment to help manage these side effects in men. Acupuncture is a non-drug treatment that has been shown to help reduce hot flashes and related symptoms in women receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer. However, much less is known about whether acupuncture is helpful for men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. This study will test whether an acupuncture program, combined with usual lifestyle education, is feasible and acceptable for men undergoing ADT. The study will also explore whether acupuncture may help reduce hot flashes and improve related symptoms. A total of 24 men with prostate cancer receiving ADT will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will begin acupuncture right away, and the other group will begin acupuncture after a delay, with regular check-ins during the waiting period. All participants will receive standard lifestyle education. Participants will be followed for about five months and will be asked to complete daily hot flash diaries, questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life, and wear a Fitbit to track sleep. The results of this pilot study will help determine whether a larger study should be conducted to better understand the role of acupuncture in managing hormone therapy side effects in men with prostate cancer.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Jeanny Aragon-Ching, MD

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