Marplan

Depression

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Marplan

What is Marplan

Isocarboxazid

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Isocarboxazid is a medication used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders. It works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase. This drug was created by Roche Pharmaceuticals and first approved by the FDA in 1959.

Marplan

is the brand name

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Marplan Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Marplan

Isocarboxazid

1959

1

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Isocarboxazid, also known as Marplan, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Depression .

Depression

Effectiveness

How Marplan Affects Patients

Isocarboxazid works by blocking the activity of an enzyme (MAO) in the brain, heart, and liver. This increases the amount of certain hormones like serotonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the nervous system and sympathetic nervous system. This increase in hormones is thought to be the reason why isocarboxazid is used to treat depression.

How Marplan works in the body

Isocarboxazid works by blocking the action of enzymes in your nervous system, known as monoamine oxidases. These enzymes help break down serotonin and other important neurotransmitters. Isocarboxazid stops this process from happening, which can have a positive effect on your mood and mental state.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Marplan is contingent upon the determined circumstance. The amount of dosage is subject to the approach of administration laid out in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Depression

, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Marplan.

Common Marplan Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine

Major

Isocarboxazid may increase the hypertensive activities of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine.

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine

Major

Isocarboxazid may increase the hypertensive activities of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine.

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine

Major

Isocarboxazid may increase the hypertensive activities of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine.

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

Isocarboxazid may increase the hypertensive activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.

5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine

Major

The metabolism of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine can be decreased when combined with Isocarboxazid.

Marplan Toxicity & Overdose Risk

No studies have been conducted to determine if long-term use of this drug could cause cancer, mutations, or fertility problems.

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Marplan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Marplan?

602 active clinical trials are investigating the potential of Marplan in alleviating the symptoms of Depression.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

302 Actively Recruiting

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

Marplan Reviews: What are patients saying about Marplan?

4

Patient Review

12/4/2009

Marplan for Depression

I'm currently taking a low dose of Marplan, only 10 mg twice a day. I wonder if upping my dosage would help with my mood swings. Another change I've noticed since starting this medication is that I'm sweating more and have gained weight; not sure if those are related though.

1

Patient Review

7/3/2012

Marplan for Major Depressive Disorder

The high cost of this medication is really prohibitive. My daughter has been on two other MAOI's without a change in her depression and I just can't afford to keep paying for something that may or may not work. It's so hard to say no when she needs help, but I just can't keep doing this financially.
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Patient Q&A Section about marplan

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

What kind of drug is Marplan?

"Other antidepressants haven't worked for your depression symptoms? You might be prescribed Marplan, an MAOI. MAOIs are a type of antidepressant known to help with symptoms that may include anxiety, panic, or phobias."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of Marplan?

"The side effects of Marplan can be sudden and severe, including headaches, a rapid heartbeat, stiffness in your neck, nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, vision problems, and sensitivity to light. Additionally, you may experience chest pain, a fast or slow heart rate, swelling, or rapid weight gain. In some cases, people have also reported jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)."

Answered by AI

Is Marplan still available?

"GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) These fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Marplan. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. (2) There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version (generic) of Marplan available in the United States.

Marplan is a medication that is used to treat depression. It is available in the United States, but there is no generic version of the medication available at this time. There have been reports of fraudulent online pharmacies selling counterfeit versions of Marplan, which may be unsafe."

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Clinical Trials for Marplan

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BEAR Program for Suicidal Thoughts

18 - 75
Female
Stanford, CA

The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stanford University School of Medicine

Jennifer Keller, PhD

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Sleep and Circadian Interventions for Suicide

18 - 25
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which delivering sleep and circadian focused interventions in addition to evidenced based psychiatric care for depression and suicide risk may contribute to decreasing suicide risk among high risk young adults. Investigators will evaluate three interventions targeting sleep in acutely suicidal college students enrolled in intensive outpatient treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups: 1. Triple Chronotherapy (TCT)+ Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TSC) 2. Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TSC) 3. Sleep Feedback (SF) Participants will be followed for 6 months with primary outcome domains of suicidal thoughts and behaviors and depression evaluated by blinded clinicians at short (Days 1-4 of intervention), medium (2 months) and long (6 month) term intervals.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Western Psychiatric Hospital/University of Pittsburgh

Tina Goldstein, PhD

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WeACT Program for Caregivers of People With Dementia

18+
All Sexes
Tampa, FL

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether WeACT, a self-paced, web-based program, is feasible and helpful for adult family caregivers of a relative living with dementia. WeACT is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and take steps toward what matters most. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Can caregivers complete WeACT as planned? * Do caregivers show improvements in mental health and coping after using WeACT? * What are caregivers' experiences with the program, and what suggestions do they have to improve it? Participants will: * Complete six self-paced weekly online modules and use the daily practice section during the program. * Complete online questionnaires before starting and after completing the program. * Take part in one online interview about their experience.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of South Florida

Areum Han

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Psilocybin Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Cancer

18 - 85
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects and how well group retreat psilocybin therapy works for the treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with solid tumors that have spread from where they first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) or with hematologic cancers for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). For patients with metastatic, incurable cancer, unrelieved anxiety and existential distress can cause profound suffering. Psilocybin therapy can relieve anxiety and existential distress by disrupting patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is a substance being studied in the treatment of anxiety or depression in patients with cancer. In this study, a pharmaceutical grade of psilocybin will be used that has been approved by the FDA for research, provided by Filament Health. Psilocybin acts on the brain by resetting the brain's activity and increasing connections between brain regions, particularly those involved in mood regulation and self-perception. In this study psilocybin is combined with structured discussions and reflections that enable patients to have new insights about their situation. In a prior study, group retreat psilocybin therapy was proven to be safe and this study tests a refined dosing regimen for symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with metastatic solid tumors or incurable hematologic malignancies.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Anthony Back, MD

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FRAME for Heart Failure

18+
All Sexes
Cornwall, Canada

Heart failure is a high-risk, chronic condition that impacts patients' mental health. Approximately 50% of heart failure patients experience comorbid mental health conditions, such as stress, depression and anxiety, which affect their day-to-day lives. Despite this interconnection, the integration of mental health awareness and support into cardiac care remains limited. To address this gap, the FRAME (Foundation, Recognition, Awareness, Management, Engagement) intervention was co-designed by researchers, healthcare providers, health system decisionmakers, and patient partners. This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of implementing the FRAME intervention in pilot clinical sites within two health regions in Ontario, Canada, including team-based family medicine clinics, cardiac rehabilitation/specialist clinics, and emergency departments. Utilizing a pretest-posttest hybrid 1 model intervention design, this study evaluates process indicators and patient-focused outcomes through surveys and semi-structured qualitative interviews. Findings from this study will inform a future large scale cohort study and scalable integration of the FRAME tool into existing cardiac care pathways to enhance mental health awareness and support among heart failure patients.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (Cardiac Rehab Program) (+8 Sites)

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Behavioral Interventions for Depression in Students

Any Age
All Sexes
Cottage Grove, OR

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if two behavioral interventions work to reduce office disciplinary referrals, improve attendance, and reduce depression and anxiety in 7th grade students. This project combines two evidence-based programs-the Inclusive Skill-building Learning Approach (ISLA) for school-wide discipline reform and the Family Check-Up Online (FCU-O) for family-centered support-in an adaptive design to examine the unique and additive effects of these interventions on these child behavior outcomes. The main questions it will answer are: 1. What is the relative efficacy of ISLA vs. School-as-Usual? 2. What is the optimal sequencing of these interventions? 3. Which overall sequence of intervention strategies was most effective? Researchers will compare 6 combinations of these interventions to see which combination and sequencing provides the best student outcomes. School personnel participating in the project will be trained to implement the two interventions at their school. They will answer surveys in the fall, winter, and spring of their year of participation. Parent and Youth participants will complete surveys at baseline and then again 6 months and 12 months later.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Lincoln Middle School (+12 Sites)

Beth Stormshak, PhD

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Living Well Program for Anxiety in Breast Cancer

18+
Female
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the Living Well Program, a digital therapeutic application with telecoaching support, in breast cancer patients with moderate-to-severe anxiety. The main question the study aims to answer is: does digital cognitive-behavioral therapy-based interventions decrease the overall healthcare costs of patients with stage II to IV breast cancer? The study has one group of participants who will use the Living Well app and telecoaching support. This group will be compared to retroactively matched controls. Over 3 months, patients will complete 21 mental health modules and 5 telecoaching sessions. In the following 3 months, they will complete any outstanding telecoaching sessions and modules while still being monitored, even if they finished all modules and sessions in the first 3 months. The 6 months after that will be the follow-up phase. They will still have access to the Living Well app and may continue to use it, and they will complete the same assessment questionnaires as baseline to identify any changes in their overall mental health.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Scott Irwin, MD

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Virtual Reality for Cancer

18 - 90
All Sexes
Jacksonville, FL

This clinical trial tests the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of a virtual reality intervention to improve psychological symptom burden for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to experience and interact with three-dimensional, computer-generated environments that simulate the real world or imagined settings. The VR intervention consists of a preloaded with immersive environments designed to engage the senses through simulated sights and sounds. This may include a walk through of a serene forest, exploring vibrant coral reefs, swimming with dolphins, or standing at the base of a majestic waterfall. These environments are created to provide a relaxing and engaging experience. Completing the VR intervention may be a safe and effective way to improve quality of life, reduce anxiety, enhance focus, and promote healthy living for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Juan C. Cardenas Rosales, MD

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Akashic Records Sessions for Mental Health

18+
All Sexes
Palm City, FL

The goal of this clinical study is to learn the impact of two Akashic Records sessions on mental health symptoms in adults. We want to see how sessions are linked to stress, anxiety, and depression, and to resilience (ability to bounce back) and feelings of connectedness (to self, community, and humanity). Main questions this study will answer are: After two sessions, what is the impact on stress, anxiety, and depression? After two sessions, what is the impact on resilience and connectedness? How do participants describe their experience of the sessions? After two sessions, what are participants' views of their problems (insight), emotional experiences (impact) and observable behaviors in their daily life? What participants will do: Complete online surveys about their mood at four points: before the first session, before the second session, after the second session, and again 2 months later. Surveys include: DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale) CD-RISC-10 (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale) WATTS (Connectedness Scale) A short demographic form and satisfaction survey Attend two individual Akashic Records sessions (50-90 minutes each) over private video platform with a licensed clinical social worker (principal investigator) The first 50 participants will also join a one-hour interview with open ended questions with a licensed clinical social worker (co-investigator) about one week after the second session to share their experience in their own words. Who can take part: Adults ages 18 and older who can read and consent in English and who have experienced stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past year. How the research will happen: Sessions are held by secure video call. Participants will also complete private online surveys before, during, and after the sessions. Some participants may be invited to share their experiences in a one-on-one interview. All information is kept private and names are removed before analysis. Risks and benefits: Talking about personal topics may bring up strong emotions. Licensed clinicians conduct sessions, offer support, and provide referrals if needed. Possible benefits include new insights, greater peace or meaning, and improved coping; benefits are not guaranteed. Why this matters: Many people seek spiritual or transpersonal support for emotional concerns. This pilot study will provide early evidence on whether Akashic Records sessions may be a helpful, low-risk option and will guide future research.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Virtual/ No Physical Facility

Candice S Rasa, LCSW

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Virtual Reality Reward Training for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of enhanced Virtual Reality-Reward Training (eVR-RT) with an active control condition, Virtual Reality-Memory Training (VR-MT), on positive affect and other clinical symptoms. Enhanced VR-Reward Training is a novel intervention aimed at enhancing savoring of positive experiences among individuals with depression and low positive affect through guided imaginal recounting following immersion in positive VR experiences. The current study tests an enhanced version of this training using improved virtual reality technology. Target enrollment is 80 participants with low positive affect, depression, and impaired functioning, who are at least 18 years old, who will be randomly assigned to 7 weeks of either enhanced Virtual Reality-Reward Training (VR-RT) or Virtual Reality-Memory Training (VR-MT). Participants will complete in-person VR sessions, laboratory assessments, self-report questionnaires as part of the study. A subset of 8 participants randomly assigned to VR-RT will complete fMRI scans and EMA surveys. The total length of participation is around 3 months.

Phase 2
Recruiting

University of California, Los Angeles

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