Vivactil

Depression

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Vivactil

What is Vivactil

Protriptyline

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Protriptyline hydrochloride is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression. It belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of drugs which increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain to help alleviate symptoms of depression. It can also cause sedation in non-depressed individuals and has side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention.

Vivactil

is the brand name

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Vivactil Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Vivactil

Protriptyline

2000

15

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Protriptyline, commonly known as Vivactil, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Depression .

Depression

Helps manage Depression

Effectiveness

How Vivactil Affects Patients

Protriptyline is a type of antidepressant that works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. It usually takes two weeks to start seeing results. This drug may also make it easier to regulate emotions, reduce pain, and prevent migraines. The specific way it works to reduce pain is not known, but it is believed that it affects the body’s natural opioid system.

How Vivactil works in the body

Protriptyline helps the body keep more of the naturally occurring chemicals norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain, which can help relieve symptoms of depression.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised dosage of Vivactil is contingent upon the determined condition. The amount also fluctuates as per the approach of delivery listed in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Depression

5.0 mg, , 10.0 mg

, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Vivactil Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Myocardial Infarction

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vivactil.

Common Vivactil Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

Protriptyline may increase the vasopressor activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.

Azelastine

Major

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

Bromocriptine

Major

Protriptyline may increase the vasopressor activities of Bromocriptine.

Cirazoline

Major

Protriptyline may increase the vasopressor activities of Cirazoline.

Desvenlafaxine

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Protriptyline is combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Vivactil Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Possible side effects of taking the drug include anxiety, blood disorders, confusion, decreased sex drive, dizziness, flushing, headache, impotence, insomnia, low blood pressure, nightmares, irregular heartbeat, rash, seizures, sensitivity to sunlight, digestive issues, drowsiness, low blood pressure when standing, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating, worsened memory and delirium, and worsening of bipolar depression. Withdrawal symptoms can include digestive problems, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping.

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

602 active trials are presently being conducted to assess the efficacy of Vivactil in alleviating symptoms of Depression.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

304 Actively Recruiting

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

Vivactil Reviews: What are patients saying about Vivactil?

5

Patient Review

1/20/2009

Vivactil for Generalized Attack of Muscular Weakness

I was originally prescribed this medication for headaches when I was 16. Unfortunately, it caused me to become more depressed so they added another antidepressant. I took the combination of drugs for three years but my condition continued to worsen. In my opinion, antidepressants should be closely monitored by parents of teenagers.

4

Patient Review

3/24/2011

Vivactil for Generalized Attack of Muscular Weakness

I was prescribed this as an abortive for migraines. I have been on this and several other medications for 4 months. I do not think this medication is working for me at all. I am supposed to take up to 3 15mg as needed but it never takes the migraine away.

3

Patient Review

11/5/2007

Vivactil for Depression

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Patient Q&A Section about vivactil

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

What class of drug is protriptyline?

"Protriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance."

Answered by AI

What is Vivactil used for?

"This medication is used to treat mental and mood problems. Some of the benefits include improved mood, feelings of well-being, and increased energy levels. It is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant."

Answered by AI

Does protriptyline have side effects?

"The following side effects may occur: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain, or trouble urinating. If you experience any of these side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for Vivactil?

"Vivactil is an antidepressant that is used to treat symptoms of depression. Vivactil is a tricyclic antidepressant, which is a type of antidepressant that is used to treat symptoms of depression."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Vivactil

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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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Lakota Family Acceptance Program for Depression and Anxiety

Any Age
All Sexes
Pine Ridge, SD

The goal of this open pilot trial (OPT) is to develop a Lakota-adapted Family Acceptance Project (LFAP) for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers. The OPT is specifically focused on acceptability, feasibility, and safety of programming and research protocols. The investigators will also examine pre- to post- changes on outcomes for the sole purposes of making sure scores on measures are changing in the hypothesized direction (e.g., depression scores are going from moderate to minimal as opposed to no change or depression scores increasing). Once enrolled in the study, participants complete a baseline survey. Then participants will engage in LFAP which is an 8-session group intervention; sessions will be scheduled once a week for eight weeks (at 2 hours per session). Participants will complete survey instruments before and immediately after the program sessions, in addition to post-program surveys and an exit interview.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Wahwala Iyohlogya/Peaceful Means (+1 Sites)

Katie Edwards, PhD

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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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AI Chatbot for Postpartum Loneliness

18+
Female
La Jolla, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a postpartum chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence (genAI) can help new mothers get better pelvic floor health information and feel less lonely after childbirth. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does using the chatbot improve postpartum pelvic floor health knowledge? * Does using the chatbot help reduce feelings of loneliness during the postpartum period? * Does using the chatbot impact pelvic floor symptoms? Researchers will compare standard postpartum care to standard care plus the chatbot. Participants will: Be assigned by chance (like flipping a coin) to standard postpartum care with or without access to the chatbot. If in the chatbot group, participants will receive education and support via the chatbot over a 4-week period. Both groups will complete questionnaires to measure their pelvic floor knowledge, pelvic floor symptoms, feelings of loneliness, depression, infant bonding, perceived social support, adverse childhood experiences, and peri-traumatic distress. The chatbot was created by urogynecology experts in collaboration with UC San Diego computer science and biomedical informatics researchers. The chatbot is designed to give new mothers personalized, evidence-based information and support in real time.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of California San Diego

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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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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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