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:
2025-12-24 @ 8:03 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 8:03 PM
NCT ID:
NCT04141904
Brief Summary:
This study will test whether 7-10 day administration of the anti-inflammatory drug, tofacitinib, has positive effects on people experiencing treatment-resistant depression compared to placebo.
Detailed Description:
This study uses a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised between groups design to test the hypothesis that, compared to placebo, 7-10 days' administration of tofacitinib 5mg twice daily has positive effects on emotional and reward processing in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and elevated C-reactive protein (hs-CRP; a marker of inflammation). Patients will have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 and will have shown non-response to at least 2 adequate antidepressant trials.They will also have a plasma hs-CRP of 1mg/L or greater. During the study patients will continue their antidepressant treatment. Participants will be randomised to receive 7-10 days treatment with either tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily or a matched placebo. This study includes three visits in total: a screening visit; research visit 1 (includes cognitive tests) and research visit 2 (to include an MRI scan as well as cognitive tests).
Study:
NCT04141904
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04141904