TRY FIRST: A Study Comparing Duloxetine to Other Antidepressants in the Treatment of Severe Depression

Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00666757
Collaborator
Boehringer Ingelheim (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare duloxetine with other antidepressants in the treatment of severe depression.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 4

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
750 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
TRY FIRST: A 12-Week, Randomized, Open-Label Trial of Duloxetine Versus Generic SSRIs in the Treatment of a Severe Depressive Episode
Study Start Date :
May 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Feb 1, 2009
Actual Study Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2009

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: duloxetine

study drug

Drug: duloxetine
30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks
Other Names:
  • LY248686
  • Cymbalta
  • Active Comparator: citalopram

    Drug: citalopram
    20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks

    Active Comparator: fluoxetine

    Drug: fluoxetine
    20-80 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks

    Active Comparator: paroxetine

    Drug: paroxetine
    20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks

    Active Comparator: sertraline

    Drug: sertraline
    50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Probability of Remission [16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR) Score Less Than or Equal to 5 at 12-Week Endpoint] [12 weeks]

      Visitwise probability of participants per treatment meeting remission criteria (QIDS-SR total score [TS]</=5 at week 12 endpoint) were estimated using a pseudolikelihood-based mixed-models repeated measures analysis for a categorical outcome, model included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group (duloxetine vs. SSRIs), visit, treatment group-by-visit & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline QIDS-SR TS, and random effect of participant. Primary analysis contrasted remission probability at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Change From Baseline in QIDS-SR Total Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 weeks]

      The QIDS-SR is a 16-item, participant-rated short form of the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology that assesses 9 domains: sad mood, concentration, self-outlook, suicidal ideation, involvement, energy/fatigability, sleep disturbance, appetite/weight increase/decrease and psychomotor agitation/retardation. Scores range from 0 (none) to 27 (very severe). The QIDS-SR total score was used to derive the mean change from baseline to endpoint depression.

    2. Probability of Remission [17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) (Mood Measure) Less Than or Equal to 7 at 12-Week Endpoint] [12 weeks]

      Visitwise percentages of participants meeting remission criteria HAMD-17 total score [TS] </=7 at week 12 endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolike-lihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group (duloxetine vs. SSRIs), visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline HAMD-17 TS. Primary analysis will be contrast of remission rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, & represents estimated remission rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.

    3. Probability of Response [QIDS-SR Total Score (Mood Measure) Greater Than Or Equal To 50 Percent Reduction From Baseline To 12 Week Endpoint] [Baseline, 12-Weeks]

      Visitwise percentages of participants meeting response criteria (50% reduction from baseline QIDS-SR total score at 12-week endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolikelihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group, visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline QIDS-SR. The primary analysis will be the contrast of response rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, and represents estimated response rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.

    4. Probability of Response [HAMD-17 Total Score (Mood Measure) Greater Than Or Equal To 50 Percent Reduction From Baseline To 12 Week Endpoint] [Baseline, 12-Weeks]

      Visitwise percentages of participants meeting response criteria 50% reduction from baseline in HAMD-17 total score at 12-Week endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolike-lihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group, visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline HAMD-17 TS. Primary analysis will be the contrast of response rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, & represents estimated response rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.

    5. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Total Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The HAMD-17 is a rater-administered assessment of depression severity and improvement, with total score ranges from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (most severely depressed).

    6. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Anxiety/Somatization Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      HAMD-17 subscale consists of items 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 17 evaluates agitation, and severity of psychic and somatic manifestations of anxiety. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 18 (severe). Mean change from baseline to endpoint.

    7. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Maier Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 weeks]

      HAMD-17 Maier Subscale consists of Items 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 and represents the "core" symptoms of depression. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 24 (severe).

    8. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Bech Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      HAMD-17 Bech subscale consists of items 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, and 13 used to evaluate core symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 22 (severe).

    9. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Retardation Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The HAMD-17 Retardation subscale consists of Items 1, 7, 8, 14 and evaluates dysfunction in mood, work, and sexual activity, as well as overall motor retardation. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 14 (severe).

    10. Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Sleep Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The HAMD-17 Sleep Subscale consists of Items 4, 5, 6 and evaluates initial, middle, and late insomnia. Total subscale scores range from 0 (no difficulty) to 6 (difficulty).

    11. Change From Baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Average 24-hour Pain Score, in Particpants With a Baseline BPI Average 24-hour Pain Score of 3 or Greater, at 12-Week Endpoint (Pain Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The BPI is a self-reported scale measuring pain severity and pain-specific interference on function on a scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine). The BPI average 24-hour pain measure was used to derive the overall mean change from baseline to endpoint, in those participants who had a BPI average 24-hour pain score of 3 or greater at baseline.

    12. Change From Baseline in BPI Average 24 Hour Pain Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Pain Measure) [Baseline, 12 weeks]

      The BPI is a self-reported scale measuring pain severity and pain-specific interference on function, with scores ranging from 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes). The BPI average 24-hour pain measure was used to derive the overall mean change from baseline to endpoint.

    13. Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Global Functional Impairment Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure) [Baseline, 12 weeks]

      The SDS is a participant-rated anchored visual analog scale to assess disability across the three domains of work/school, social life, and family life, with each item scored from 0 (not at all) to 10 (very severely), with a summarization of the 3 items to evaluate global functioning. The Global Functional Impairment Score is a total score score that ranges from 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired), and was used to derived the mean change from baseline to endpoint.

    14. Change From Baseline in SDS Work/School Item Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The SDS is completed by the participant and Item 1 is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their work/school schedule. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's work/school life.

    15. Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Family/Home Item Score at Week-12 Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The SDS is completed by the participant and Item 3 is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their family life/home responsibilities. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's family life/home responsibilities.

    16. Change From Baseline in SDS Social Item Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure) [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      The SDS is completed by the participant and is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their work/social/family life. Total scores range from 0 to 30 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's work/social/family life.

    17. Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Mean change from baseline to endpoint in systolic blood pressure

    18. Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Mean change from baseline to endpoint in diastolic blood pressure

    19. Change From Baseline in Pulse Rate at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Mean change from baseline to endpoint in pulse rate

    20. Change From Baseline in Weight at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Mean change from baseline to endpoint in weight

    Other Outcome Measures

    1. Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Dollars of Income Lost Due to Work Presenteeism (WP)Score, at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      WP score was calculated by taking midpoint of annual before-tax income reported on HPQ. A multiplier of 1.25 produced estimated direct & indirect (i.e. benefits) income. Annual hours expected to work were calculated from expected daily work hours, multiplied by 236 days. Hourly, indirect income was total direct + indirect income, divided by # of expected annual work hours. Indirect hours lost annually for WP=hours expected to be worked annually times WP percent, times hourly rate=dollars earned, and then subtracted from total direct + indirect income=dollars lost annually due to WP.

    2. Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Dollars of Income Lost Due to Work Absenteeism Score at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 weeks]

      Self-administered assessment used to determine a participant's work performance in terms of employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, and annual income. Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity and its associated employer costs. Scale ranges from 0 to 100% of work days in past 30 days. Absenteeism and presenteeism were combined into a measure of total lost work performance by adding absenteeism to the value ([100-absenteeism] × [100-presenteeism]). Mean change baseline to endpoint.

    3. Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Absenteeism at 12-Week Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Self-administered assessment used to determine a subject's work performance in terms of employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, and annual income. Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity and its associated employer costs. Defined on a 0-100 scale for the percentage of work days the respondent missed in the past 30 days. Absolute absenteeism: actual hours worked minus expected hours equals number of missed work days. Mean change baseline to endpoint is reported.

    4. Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Presenteeism Score, at Week-12 Endpoint [Baseline, 12 Weeks]

      Self-administered assessment used to determine a participant's work performance (employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, & annual income). Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity & its associated employer costs using a 0-100 scale in which 0 meant doing no work at all on days spent at work and 100 meant performing at the level of a top worker. Absolute presenteeism: difference between "score for self" and "score for average worker in same job". Mean change baseline to endpoint is reported.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion criteria:
    • At least 18 years of age

    • Have major depression and are currently in a severe depressive episode

    • Have a degree of understanding such that patient can communicate with the investigator and study staff

    • All females must test negative for pregnancy

    • Females of childbearing potential must use reliable method of birth control during the study and for 1 month after taking the last dose of study drug

    Exclusion criteria:
    • Have not responded to duloxetine for depression in the past

    • Have a history of bipolar disorder, a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia), a cognitive disorder (such as moderate or severe dementia), or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

    • Are at significant risk for suicide

    • Have not responded to 2 or more adequate trials of antidepressant medications during the current depressive episode

    • Have a serious, unstable medical condition

    • Have a current or recent history of substance abuse or dependence

    • Have had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in the past year

    • Have started psychotherapy within 6 weeks prior to study entry

    • Have a serious medical illness or clinically significant laboratory abnormality that is not stabilized or is anticipated, in the judgment of the investigator, to require hospitalization or use of an excluded medication during the course of the study

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

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    1 For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician. Carson California United States 90746
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    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Eli Lilly and Company
    • Boehringer Ingelheim

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT-5 hours, EST), Eli Lilly and Company

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    , ,
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00666757
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 11715
    • F1J-US-HMFT
    First Posted:
    Apr 25, 2008
    Last Update Posted:
    Jun 15, 2010
    Last Verified:
    May 1, 2010

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details The United States study started in May 2008 and completed in March 2009. A total of 72 sites participated (65 Psychiatric, 5 Family Practice, and 2 Internal Medicine specialties).
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 372 378
    COMPLETED 272 281
    NOT COMPLETED 100 97

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Total
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 372 378 750
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    44.3
    (13.01)
    43.8
    (13.05)
    44.1
    (13.02)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    237
    63.7%
    259
    68.5%
    496
    66.1%
    Male
    135
    36.3%
    119
    31.5%
    254
    33.9%
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized (participants) [Number]
    African Descent
    76
    20.4%
    68
    18%
    144
    19.2%
    Caucasian
    231
    62.1%
    241
    63.8%
    472
    62.9%
    East/Southeast Asian
    2
    0.5%
    7
    1.9%
    9
    1.2%
    Hispanic
    59
    15.9%
    52
    13.8%
    111
    14.8%
    Western Asian
    1
    0.3%
    2
    0.5%
    3
    0.4%
    Other
    3
    0.8%
    7
    1.9%
    10
    1.3%
    Missing
    0
    0%
    1
    0.3%
    1
    0.1%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    372
    100%
    378
    100%
    750
    100%
    History, Met Diagnosis of Major Mood Disorder (MDD) (participants) [Number]
    Number [participants]
    372
    100%
    378
    100%
    750
    100%
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Anxiety/Somatization Subscale Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    7.45
    (2.22)
    7.42
    (2.25)
    7.43
    (2.23)
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Bech Subscale Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    12.97
    (2.13)
    13.13
    (1.95)
    13.05
    (2.04)
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Maier Subscale Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    12.47
    (2.33)
    12.48
    (2.22)
    12.47
    (2.27)
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Retardation Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    8.36
    (1.55)
    8.53
    (1.54)
    8.45
    (1.55)
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Sleep Subscale Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    4.73
    (1.35)
    4.77
    (1.33)
    4.75
    (1.34)
    17-Item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    25.03
    (4.44)
    25.03
    (4.24)
    25.03
    (4.34)
    Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Average 24-Hour Pain Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    2.64
    (2.74)
    2.98
    (2.79)
    2.81
    (2.77)
    History, Age at First Episode (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    31.53
    (14.39)
    30.42
    (14.30)
    30.97
    (14.34)
    History, Number of Previous MDD Episodes (episodes) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [episodes]
    6.74
    (15.32)
    5.09
    (11.08)
    5.91
    (13.37)
    History, Time Since Most Recent MDD Episode (months) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [months]
    11.76
    (19.06)
    11.92
    (30.69)
    11.84
    (25.57)
    Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR) Total Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    21.64
    (1.71)
    21.70
    (1.70)
    21.67
    (1.701)
    Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Global Functional Impairment Score (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    22.70
    (5.52)
    22.72
    (6.05)
    22.71
    (5.79)
    Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Item 1: Symptoms Disrupted Work/School (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    7.00
    (2.40)
    7.09
    (2.45)
    7.05
    (2.42)
    Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Item 2: Symptoms Disrupted Social Life/Leisure Activities (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    7.81
    (1.97)
    7.82
    (2.13)
    7.82
    (2.05)
    Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Item 3: Symptoms Disrupted Family Life/Home Responsibilities (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    7.67
    (2.02)
    7.68
    (2.28)
    7.67
    (2.15)
    Weight (kilograms (kg)) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [kilograms (kg)]
    86.62
    (22.37)
    86.23
    (23.97)
    86.42
    (23.18)
    World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ), Absolute Absenteeism (hours lost per week) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [hours lost per week]
    28.64
    (59.28)
    33.29
    (72.90)
    31.00
    (66.48)
    World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ), Absolute Presenteeism (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [units on a scale]
    48.85
    (22.47)
    50.63
    (23.86)
    49.74
    (23.16)

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Probability of Remission [16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR) Score Less Than or Equal to 5 at 12-Week Endpoint]
    Description Visitwise probability of participants per treatment meeting remission criteria (QIDS-SR total score [TS]</=5 at week 12 endpoint) were estimated using a pseudolikelihood-based mixed-models repeated measures analysis for a categorical outcome, model included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group (duloxetine vs. SSRIs), visit, treatment group-by-visit & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline QIDS-SR TS, and random effect of participant. Primary analysis contrasted remission probability at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups.
    Time Frame 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=366, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=273, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 273 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [Probability of remission]
    0.36
    (0.03)
    0.32
    (0.03)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Categorical, pseudo-likelihood-based repeated measures approach (MMRM-CAT). The analysis will contrast the remission rates at 12 week endpoint between treatment groups.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.26
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in QIDS-SR Total Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description The QIDS-SR is a 16-item, participant-rated short form of the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology that assesses 9 domains: sad mood, concentration, self-outlook, suicidal ideation, involvement, energy/fatigability, sleep disturbance, appetite/weight increase/decrease and psychomotor agitation/retardation. Scores range from 0 (none) to 27 (very severe). The QIDS-SR total score was used to derive the mean change from baseline to endpoint depression.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=366, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=273, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 273 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -13.4
    (0.36)
    -12.6
    (0.35)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis.Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.07
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Probability of Remission [17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) (Mood Measure) Less Than or Equal to 7 at 12-Week Endpoint]
    Description Visitwise percentages of participants meeting remission criteria HAMD-17 total score [TS] </=7 at week 12 endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolike-lihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group (duloxetine vs. SSRIs), visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline HAMD-17 TS. Primary analysis will be contrast of remission rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, & represents estimated remission rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.
    Time Frame 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=365, SSRI N=371 and Week 12: Duloxetine N=272, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 272 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [Probability of remission]
    0.53
    (0.03)
    0.44
    (0.03)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Categorical, pseudo-likelihood-based repeated measures approach (MMRM-CAT). Repeated Measures Analysis. The analysis will contrast the remission remission rates at 12-week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.03
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Probability of Response [QIDS-SR Total Score (Mood Measure) Greater Than Or Equal To 50 Percent Reduction From Baseline To 12 Week Endpoint]
    Description Visitwise percentages of participants meeting response criteria (50% reduction from baseline QIDS-SR total score at 12-week endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolikelihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group, visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline QIDS-SR. The primary analysis will be the contrast of response rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, and represents estimated response rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12-Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=366, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=273, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 273 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [Probability of response]
    0.71
    (0.03)
    0.64
    (0.03)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Categorical, pseudo-likelihood-based repeated measures approach (MMRM-CAT). The analysis will contrast the response rates at 12-week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.09
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Probability of Response [HAMD-17 Total Score (Mood Measure) Greater Than Or Equal To 50 Percent Reduction From Baseline To 12 Week Endpoint]
    Description Visitwise percentages of participants meeting response criteria 50% reduction from baseline in HAMD-17 total score at 12-Week endpoint) were estimated using a categorical, pseudolike-lihood-based repeated measures approach, & included fixed, categorical effects of treatment group, visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, & continuous, fixed covariate of baseline HAMD-17 TS. Primary analysis will be the contrast of response rates at week 12 endpoint between treatment groups, & represents estimated response rates for each treatment group had all participants completed 12 weeks of therapy.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12-Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=365, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=272, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 272 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [Probability of response]
    0.73
    (0.03)
    0.61
    (0.03)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Categorical, pseudo-likelihood-based repeated measures approach (MMRM-CAT). The analysis will contrast the response rates at 12-week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.001
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Total Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description The HAMD-17 is a rater-administered assessment of depression severity and improvement, with total score ranges from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (most severely depressed).
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=365, SSRI N=371; and; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=272, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 272 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -17.03
    (0.43)
    -15.3
    (0.42)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.002
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Anxiety/Somatization Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description HAMD-17 subscale consists of items 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 17 evaluates agitation, and severity of psychic and somatic manifestations of anxiety. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 18 (severe). Mean change from baseline to endpoint.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -4.89
    (0.16)
    -4.24
    (0.15)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.001
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Maier Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description HAMD-17 Maier Subscale consists of Items 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 and represents the "core" symptoms of depression. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 24 (severe).
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -9.01
    (0.23)
    -8.16
    (0.22)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.003
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Bech Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description HAMD-17 Bech subscale consists of items 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, and 13 used to evaluate core symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 22 (severe).
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274; SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -9.21
    (0.24)
    -8.40
    (0.24)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis.Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.01
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Retardation Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description The HAMD-17 Retardation subscale consists of Items 1, 7, 8, 14 and evaluates dysfunction in mood, work, and sexual activity, as well as overall motor retardation. Total subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 14 (severe).
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=366, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=273, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 273 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -5.99
    (0.16)
    -5.49
    (0.16)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.02
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in HAMD-17 Sleep Subscale Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Mood Measure)
    Description The HAMD-17 Sleep Subscale consists of Items 4, 5, 6 and evaluates initial, middle, and late insomnia. Total subscale scores range from 0 (no difficulty) to 6 (difficulty).
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=285
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 285
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -2.77
    (0.12)
    -2.58
    (0.12)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.20
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    12. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Average 24-hour Pain Score, in Particpants With a Baseline BPI Average 24-hour Pain Score of 3 or Greater, at 12-Week Endpoint (Pain Measure)
    Description The BPI is a self-reported scale measuring pain severity and pain-specific interference on function on a scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine). The BPI average 24-hour pain measure was used to derive the overall mean change from baseline to endpoint, in those participants who had a BPI average 24-hour pain score of 3 or greater at baseline.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=211, SSRI N=233; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=156, N=166
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 156 166
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -2.95
    (0.21)
    -2.39
    (0.20)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Only those patients who had at least moderate pain at baseline (defined as baseline BPI Average 24-Hour Pain Score greater than or equal to 3). Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.03
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    13. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in BPI Average 24 Hour Pain Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Pain Measure)
    Description The BPI is a self-reported scale measuring pain severity and pain-specific interference on function, with scores ranging from 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes). The BPI average 24-hour pain measure was used to derive the overall mean change from baseline to endpoint.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=346, SSRI N=348; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=249, SSRI N=257
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 249 257
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -1.83
    (0.15)
    -1.43
    (0.15)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.03
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    14. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Global Functional Impairment Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure)
    Description The SDS is a participant-rated anchored visual analog scale to assess disability across the three domains of work/school, social life, and family life, with each item scored from 0 (not at all) to 10 (very severely), with a summarization of the 3 items to evaluate global functioning. The Global Functional Impairment Score is a total score score that ranges from 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired), and was used to derived the mean change from baseline to endpoint.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=362, SSRI N=370; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=270, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 270 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -13.56
    (0.53)
    -11.53
    (0.52)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at 12-Week endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.002
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    15. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in SDS Work/School Item Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure)
    Description The SDS is completed by the participant and Item 1 is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their work/school schedule. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's work/school life.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=260,SSRI N=267; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=182, SSRI N=192
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 182 192
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -4.52
    (0.22)
    -3.85
    (0.21)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.01
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    16. Other Pre-specified Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Dollars of Income Lost Due to Work Presenteeism (WP)Score, at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description WP score was calculated by taking midpoint of annual before-tax income reported on HPQ. A multiplier of 1.25 produced estimated direct & indirect (i.e. benefits) income. Annual hours expected to work were calculated from expected daily work hours, multiplied by 236 days. Hourly, indirect income was total direct + indirect income, divided by # of expected annual work hours. Indirect hours lost annually for WP=hours expected to be worked annually times WP percent, times hourly rate=dollars earned, and then subtracted from total direct + indirect income=dollars lost annually due to WP.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Last Observation Carried Forward.
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 130 132
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [dollars]
    7250.93
    (954.77)
    5074.09
    (957.77)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.07
    Comments Between group P-value
    Method ANCOVA
    Comments
    17. Other Pre-specified Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Dollars of Income Lost Due to Work Absenteeism Score at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Self-administered assessment used to determine a participant's work performance in terms of employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, and annual income. Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity and its associated employer costs. Scale ranges from 0 to 100% of work days in past 30 days. Absenteeism and presenteeism were combined into a measure of total lost work performance by adding absenteeism to the value ([100-absenteeism] × [100-presenteeism]). Mean change baseline to endpoint.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Last Observation Carried Forward.
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 134 142
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [dollars]
    -3978.98
    (1708.92)
    -1932.46
    (1689.85)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.34
    Comments Between group P-value
    Method ANCOVA
    Comments
    18. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Family/Home Item Score at Week-12 Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure)
    Description The SDS is completed by the participant and Item 3 is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their family life/home responsibilities. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's family life/home responsibilities.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=363, SSRI N=370; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=271, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 271 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -4.51
    (0.19)
    -3.94
    (0.18)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.02
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    19. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in SDS Social Item Score at 12-Week Endpoint (Functional Outcome Measure)
    Description The SDS is completed by the participant and is used to assess the effect of the participant's symptoms on their work/social/family life. Total scores range from 0 to 30 with higher values indicating greater disruption in the participant's work/social/family life.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=362, SSRI N=370; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=270, SSRI N=283
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 270 283
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    -4.69
    (0.18)
    -4.04
    (0.18)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.01
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    20. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Mean change from baseline to endpoint in systolic blood pressure
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=285
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 285
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [millimeters of mmercury (mmHg)]
    0.58
    (0.69)
    0.55
    (0.68)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.97
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    21. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Mean change from baseline to endpoint in diastolic blood pressure
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371: and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=285
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 285
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [mmHg]
    -0.14
    (0.48)
    0.45
    (0.46)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.32
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    22. Other Pre-specified Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Absenteeism at 12-Week Endpoint
    Description Self-administered assessment used to determine a subject's work performance in terms of employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, and annual income. Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity and its associated employer costs. Defined on a 0-100 scale for the percentage of work days the respondent missed in the past 30 days. Absolute absenteeism: actual hours worked minus expected hours equals number of missed work days. Mean change baseline to endpoint is reported.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Last Observation Carried Forward.
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 137 146
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [hours lost per week]
    -9.56
    (5.14)
    0.41
    (5.05)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Transformed absolute score
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.12
    Comments Between group P-value
    Method ANCOVA
    Comments
    23. Other Pre-specified Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, Clinical Trials 7-Day Version (HPQ), Presenteeism Score, at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Self-administered assessment used to determine a participant's work performance (employment status, absenteeism if employed, productivity while at work, usual occupation, & annual income). Tool assesses the potential impact of change in depressive symptoms on work productivity & its associated employer costs using a 0-100 scale in which 0 meant doing no work at all on days spent at work and 100 meant performing at the level of a top worker. Absolute presenteeism: difference between "score for self" and "score for average worker in same job". Mean change baseline to endpoint is reported.
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Last Observation Carried Forward.
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 136 139
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [units on a scale]
    24.56
    (2.14)
    20.73
    (2.11)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Transformed Absolute Score
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.16
    Comments Between group P-value
    Method ANCOVA
    Comments
    24. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Pulse Rate at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Mean change from baseline to endpoint in pulse rate
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=367, SSRI N=371; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=274, SSRI N=285
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 274 285
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [beats per minute (bpm)]
    2.74
    (0.58)
    0.47
    (0.57)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.002
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    25. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Weight at Week-12 Endpoint
    Description Mean change from baseline to endpoint in weight
    Time Frame Baseline, 12 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Intent to Treat. Data based on number of subjects enrolled at Week 0: Duloxetine N=366, SSRI N=370; and Week 12: Duloxetine N=273, SSRI N=284
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 milligrams (mgs) orally daily for 12 weeks all comparator SSRIs pooled together: citalopram 20-40 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; fluoxetine 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks; paroxetine 20-50 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks; and sertraline 50-200 mgs orally daily for 12 weeks
    Measure Participants 273 284
    Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [kilograms (kg)]
    -0.32
    (0.18)
    -0.17
    (0.18)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Duloxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
    Comments Repeated Measures Analysis. Treatment comparisons will include the contrast between treatment groups at endpoint.
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.53
    Comments
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Duloxetine Citalopram Fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline
    Arm/Group Description 30-120 mg orally daily for 12 weeks 20-40 mg orally daily for 12 weeks 20-80 mg orally daily for 12 weeks 20-50 mg orally daily for 12 weeks 50-200 mg orally daily for 12 weeks
    All Cause Mortality
    Duloxetine Citalopram Fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Duloxetine Citalopram Fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 4/372 (1.1%) 2/157 (1.3%) 1/57 (1.8%) 1/45 (2.2%) 2/119 (1.7%)
    Infections and infestations
    Pneumonia 0/372 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Cervical vertebral fracture 0/372 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 1/119 (0.8%) 1
    Tibia fracture 1/372 (0.3%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia 0/372 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 1/45 (2.2%) 1 0/119 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebrovascular accident 0/372 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 1/57 (1.8%) 1 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Temporal lobe epilepsy 1/372 (0.3%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Post-traumatic stress disorder 0/372 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 1/119 (0.8%) 1
    Suicidal ideation 1/372 (0.3%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Nephrolithiasis 1/372 (0.3%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 0/372 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/57 (0%) 0 0/45 (0%) 0 0/119 (0%) 0
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Duloxetine Citalopram Fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 277/372 (74.5%) 112/157 (71.3%) 47/57 (82.5%) 36/45 (80%) 86/119 (72.3%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation 33/372 (8.9%) 35 8/157 (5.1%) 8 1/57 (1.8%) 2 2/45 (4.4%) 2 3/119 (2.5%) 3
    Diarrhoea 36/372 (9.7%) 41 17/157 (10.8%) 18 10/57 (17.5%) 10 3/45 (6.7%) 3 18/119 (15.1%) 20
    Dry mouth 66/372 (17.7%) 67 16/157 (10.2%) 16 11/57 (19.3%) 11 4/45 (8.9%) 4 13/119 (10.9%) 13
    Nausea 63/372 (16.9%) 70 17/157 (10.8%) 18 8/57 (14%) 9 8/45 (17.8%) 8 15/119 (12.6%) 16
    General disorders
    Fatigue 27/372 (7.3%) 28 10/157 (6.4%) 10 2/57 (3.5%) 3 8/45 (17.8%) 8 3/119 (2.5%) 3
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis 11/372 (3%) 11 5/157 (3.2%) 5 1/57 (1.8%) 2 4/45 (8.9%) 4 5/119 (4.2%) 5
    Upper respiratory tract infection 10/372 (2.7%) 10 8/157 (5.1%) 8 2/57 (3.5%) 2 1/45 (2.2%) 1 5/119 (4.2%) 5
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite 18/372 (4.8%) 18 5/157 (3.2%) 5 4/57 (7%) 4 0/45 (0%) 0 1/119 (0.8%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 5/372 (1.3%) 6 3/157 (1.9%) 5 3/57 (5.3%) 3 2/45 (4.4%) 2 2/119 (1.7%) 2
    Back pain 10/372 (2.7%) 13 4/157 (2.5%) 4 3/57 (5.3%) 3 1/45 (2.2%) 1 2/119 (1.7%) 2
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 23/372 (6.2%) 26 4/157 (2.5%) 4 1/57 (1.8%) 1 5/45 (11.1%) 5 7/119 (5.9%) 7
    Headache 55/372 (14.8%) 62 16/157 (10.2%) 18 8/57 (14%) 11 6/45 (13.3%) 6 16/119 (13.4%) 19
    Somnolence 27/372 (7.3%) 27 11/157 (7%) 11 2/57 (3.5%) 2 3/45 (6.7%) 3 3/119 (2.5%) 3
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anorgasmia 4/372 (1.1%) 4 3/157 (1.9%) 3 1/57 (1.8%) 1 3/45 (6.7%) 3 0/119 (0%) 0
    Insomnia 25/372 (6.7%) 25 3/157 (1.9%) 3 8/57 (14%) 9 3/45 (6.7%) 3 4/119 (3.4%) 4
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Hyperhidrosis 12/372 (3.2%) 13 1/157 (0.6%) 1 3/57 (5.3%) 3 3/45 (6.7%) 3 6/119 (5%) 6

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

    More Information

    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is more than 60 days but less than or equal to 180 days. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Chief Medical Officer
    Organization Eli Lilly and Company
    Phone 800-545-5979
    Email
    Responsible Party:
    , ,
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00666757
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 11715
    • F1J-US-HMFT
    First Posted:
    Apr 25, 2008
    Last Update Posted:
    Jun 15, 2010
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