New hope for seniors with stubborn depression: esketamine spray vs aripiprazole pill

NCT ID NCT07153406

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests whether esketamine nasal spray works better than aripiprazole pills for older adults (60-74 years) whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Both treatments are added to the patient's current antidepressant. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve or go away after 8 weeks. About 220 participants will take part across multiple centers.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centro Sociosanitario Hermanas Hospitalarias de Palencia

    Palencia, 34004, Spain

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  • Clínica Psiquiátrica Padre Menni

    Pamplona, Navarre, 31014, Spain

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  • Corporacion Sanitaria Parc Tauli

    Sabadell, 08208, Spain

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  • Hospital Benito Menni y Fidmag Hermanas Hospitalarias

    Barcelona, 08830, Spain

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  • Hospital De La Santa Creu i Sant Pau

    Barcelona, 08041, Spain

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  • Hospital Mare de Déu de La Mercè

    Barcelona, 08042, Spain

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  • Hospital Sagrat Cor. Martorell

    Barcelona, 08760, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio

    Seville, 41013, Spain

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  • Hospital Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, 08014, Spain

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