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Keep this study
Lead
Sanofi
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Diagnosis of major depressive disorder,single or recurrent episode, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV criteria
You may not be if
Total score of \<22 on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS).
Duration of the current depressive episode is less than 1 month or greater than 2 years.
Total score of \<25 on the Mini Mental State Examination (elderly patients ≥65 years only).
Patients with a history or presence of bipolar disorders or psychotic disorders.
Patients with alcohol dependence or abuse or substance dependence or abuse in the past 6 months except nicotine or caffeine dependence.
Patients who have used the following prior to entry: benzodiazepines or sedative-hypnotics more than 2 days per week within 1 month, antipsychotics within 1 month, fluoxetine within 1 month, monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 2 weeks, other antidepressants, anxiolytics, or mood-stabilizer (lithium, anticonvulsants) within 1 week.
The investigator will evaluate whether there are other reasons why a patient may not participate.
