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Scientists hunt for hidden biomarkers to solve antidepressant failure

NCT ID NCT03118193

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to find biological markers in blood, urine, and saliva that could help explain why up to 40% of people with depression do not respond to standard antidepressants. Researchers analyzed samples from 50 adults with major depression who had not taken antidepressants for at least two weeks. The goal was to better understand the disease and potentially guide more personalized treatment in the future.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2017

Finished

Jan 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * between 18-60 years-old * major depressive disorder, confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) * no bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, confirmed by MINI * no neurological dementia disease * able to perform olfactive tests, i.e. no anosmia and/or allergy to odors * score MADRS (Montgomery AsbergDepression Rating Scale) \>20 * no antidepressant treatment during 14 days before inclusion * informed written consent * affiliation to a social security system Exclusion Criteria: * patient who don't want any antidepressant treatment for this depressive episode * legal incapacity and/or any circumstances making the person unable to understand the trial features, purposes or consequences * participating to drug clinical study or in exclusion period of clinical study because of previous participation * pregnant woman

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Conditions

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Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

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Depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

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