Antidepressant after broken bone: a new hope for seniors?
NCT ID NCT05851898
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether giving older adults (65+) an antidepressant called duloxetine right after they break a leg bone can help prevent depression in the following year. Researchers will track how many people develop depression symptoms and whether this approach is practical. The study involves 100 participants and is currently recruiting.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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