Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:25 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:25 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01754493
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the efficacy of duloxetine in reducing depressive symptoms, abdominal pain, and other symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IRS) in a population of outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder MDD and clinical symptoms of IBS.
Detailed Description:
This study is a 12-week open trial to assess the efficacy of duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms and comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Participants will visit the clinic 8 times to meet with the psychiatrist. They will receive duloxetine to see if it helps their major depression and Irritable Bowel symptoms. Upon study completion at 12 weeks, they will receive an additional 3 months of free medication treatment at our clinic.
Study:
NCT01754493
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01754493