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pioglitazone and Depression, Involutional

pioglitazone has been researched along with Depression, Involutional in 9 studies

Pioglitazone: A thiazolidinedione and PPAR GAMMA agonist that is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.
pioglitazone : A member of the class of thiazolidenediones that is 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione substituted by a benzyl group at position 5 which in turn is substituted by a 2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy group at position 4 of the phenyl ring. It exhibits hypoglycemic activity.

Depression, Involutional: Form of depression in those MIDDLE AGE with feelings of ANXIETY.

Research Excerpts

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"38 outpatients with bipolar disorder and current major depressive episode were randomized to pioglitazone (15-45 mg/day) or placebo."9.30Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pioglitazone for bipolar depression. ( Aftab, A; Brownrigg, B; Calabrese, JR; Conroy, C; D'Arcangelo, N; Ganocy, SJ; Gao, K; Goto, T; Han, H; Kemp, DE; Schinagle, M; Serrano, MB; Woods, N, 2019)
" We conducted the present study to compare the antidepressant efficacy of pioglitazone with another insulin-sensitizer, metformin, in obese patients with concomitant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and major depressive disorder (MDD)."9.17Does pioglitazone improve depression through insulin-sensitization? Results of a randomized double-blind metformin-controlled trial in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and comorbid depression. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Ashrafi, M; Farazmand, B; Kashani, L; Modabbernia, A; Omidvar, T; Ramzanzadeh, F; Tabrizi, M; Tehraninejad, ES, 2013)
"38 outpatients with bipolar disorder and current major depressive episode were randomized to pioglitazone (15-45 mg/day) or placebo."5.30Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pioglitazone for bipolar depression. ( Aftab, A; Brownrigg, B; Calabrese, JR; Conroy, C; D'Arcangelo, N; Ganocy, SJ; Gao, K; Goto, T; Han, H; Kemp, DE; Schinagle, M; Serrano, MB; Woods, N, 2019)
" We conducted the present study to compare the antidepressant efficacy of pioglitazone with another insulin-sensitizer, metformin, in obese patients with concomitant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and major depressive disorder (MDD)."5.17Does pioglitazone improve depression through insulin-sensitization? Results of a randomized double-blind metformin-controlled trial in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and comorbid depression. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Ashrafi, M; Farazmand, B; Kashani, L; Modabbernia, A; Omidvar, T; Ramzanzadeh, F; Tabrizi, M; Tehraninejad, ES, 2013)
"Mood disorders and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are prevalent conditions that often co-occur."3.01Clinical insights into the cross-link between mood disorders and type 2 diabetes: A review of longitudinal studies and Mendelian randomisation analyses. ( Fabbri, C; Fanelli, G; Possidente, C; Serretti, A, 2023)
"Pioglitazone is a safe and effective adjunctive short-term treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe MDD even in the absence of metabolic syndrome and diabetes."2.77Pioglitazone adjunctive therapy for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. ( Akhondzadeh, S; Ashrafi, M; Modabbernia, A; Modabbernia, MJ; Sepanjnia, K, 2012)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (11.11)29.6817
2010's7 (77.78)24.3611
2020's1 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Possidente, C1
Fanelli, G1
Serretti, A1
Fabbri, C1
Aftab, A1
Kemp, DE3
Ganocy, SJ2
Schinagle, M1
Conroy, C2
Brownrigg, B1
D'Arcangelo, N1
Goto, T1
Woods, N1
Serrano, MB1
Han, H1
Calabrese, JR3
Gao, K2
Köhler-Forsberg, O1
N Lydholm, C1
Hjorthøj, C1
Nordentoft, M1
Mors, O1
Benros, ME1
Lin, KW1
Wroolie, TE1
Robakis, T1
Rasgon, NL1
Colle, R1
de Larminat, D1
Rotenberg, S1
Hozer, F1
Hardy, P1
Verstuyft, C1
Fève, B1
Corruble, E1
Ismail-Beigi, F2
Obral, S1
Fein, E1
Findling, RL1
Sepanjnia, K1
Modabbernia, A2
Ashrafi, M2
Modabbernia, MJ1
Akhondzadeh, S2
Kashani, L1
Omidvar, T1
Farazmand, B1
Ramzanzadeh, F1
Tehraninejad, ES1
Tabrizi, M1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Pioglitazone for Bipolar Depression[NCT01717040]Phase 437 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-09-30Terminated (stopped due to The study ended early due to budgetary issues)
Precision Psychiatry: Anti-inflammatory Medication in Immuno-metabolic Depression[NCT05415397]Phase 3140 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-09-28Recruiting
Pioglitazone as an Adjunct for Moderate to Severe Depressive Disorder[NCT01109030]Phase 2/Phase 350 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated (IDS-C30) Total Score

Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated (IDS-C30) is designed to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores can range from 0 to 84 with higher scores indicating a higher severity of depressive symptoms (NCT01717040)
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 8

Interventionunits on a scale (Least Squares Mean)
Pioglitazone31.4
Placebo24.3

Reviews

3 reviews available for pioglitazone and Depression, Involutional

ArticleYear
Clinical insights into the cross-link between mood disorders and type 2 diabetes: A review of longitudinal studies and Mendelian randomisation analyses.
    Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, 2023, Volume: 152

    Topics: Depressive Disorder, Major; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Mood Disorders;

2023
Efficacy of anti-inflammatory treatment on major depressive disorder or depressive symptoms: meta-analysis of clinical trials.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2019, Volume: 139, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Cyt

2019
PPAR-γ Agonists for the Treatment of Major Depression: A Review.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 2017, Volume: 50, Issue:2

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Biomarkers; Blood Glucose; Depressive Disorder, Major; Fasting; Glucose Toler

2017

Trials

5 trials available for pioglitazone and Depression, Involutional

ArticleYear
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pioglitazone for bipolar depression.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2019, 02-15, Volume: 245

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Depression;

2019
Adjuvant pioglitazone for unremitted depression: Clinical correlates of treatment response.
    Psychiatry research, 2015, Dec-30, Volume: 230, Issue:3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic; Adult; Age Factors; Antidepressive Agents; Blood Glucose; Depressive Disord

2015
Use of insulin sensitizers for the treatment of major depressive disorder: a pilot study of pioglitazone for major depression accompanied by abdominal obesity.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2012, Volume: 136, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Hypog

2012
Pioglitazone adjunctive therapy for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2012, Volume: 37, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; Citalopram; Depressive Disorder, Major; Double-Blind Method; Drug The

2012
Does pioglitazone improve depression through insulin-sensitization? Results of a randomized double-blind metformin-controlled trial in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and comorbid depression.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2013, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Biomarkers; Depressive Disorder, Major; Double-Blind Metho

2013

Other Studies

1 other study available for pioglitazone and Depression, Involutional

ArticleYear
Antidepressant response associated with pioglitazone: support for an overlapping pathophysiology between major depression and metabolic syndrome.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2009, Volume: 166, Issue:5

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Drug Resistance, Multiple; Female; Humans; Hypogly

2009