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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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