Could a 14-Day pill lift Post-Stroke depression?
NCT ID NCT06759558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early study tests a 14-day course of the oral drug zuranolone in 6 stroke survivors with moderate to severe depression. Researchers want to see if the drug is safe, well-tolerated, and improves mood. Participants take 50 mg daily and complete mood questionnaires and blood tests.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 6 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 21-65 years old of any sex and race/ethnicity * Clinical ischemic or hemorrhagic acute stroke (confirmed by CT or MRI) occurring within 1 year of date of enrollment * Moderate to severe PSD (Post-Stroke Depression) defined as having depressive symptoms lasting for at least 2 weeks and scoring 17 or more on the HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) Exclusion Criteria: * Have abused or been dependent on narcotics, recreational drug use, or alcohol * Advanced liver or kidney problems * Pregnant or plan to become pregnant * Post-partum period or breastfeeding * History of attempted suicide * Active psychosis or suicidal ideation necessitating clinical intervention * Antidepressant medications titration or initiation within 12 weeks of recruitment * History of Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or treatment resistant depression preceding the stroke
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke South Neurology Clinic 1L
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710-0400, United States
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