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trazodone and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

trazodone has been researched along with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in 22 studies

Trazodone: A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309)
trazodone : An N-arylpiperazine in which one nitrogen is substituted by a 3-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a 3-(3-oxo[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-2(3H)-yl)propyl group.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Trazodone (TZ) was administered to nine patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who failed to respond to either clomipramine (CMI) or to CMI plus lithium carbonate."7.68Trazodone treatment in clomipramine-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder. ( Aizenberg, D; Hermesh, H; Munitz, H, 1990)
"An open pilot trial of combined trazodone and tryptophan for 11 patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder was conducted to test the hypothesis that increasing serotonin activity is therapeutic for this condition."7.67A pilot study of combined trazodone and tryptophan in obsessive-compulsive disorder. ( Mattes, JA, 1986)
"Two patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder with superimposed depression, who had failed to respond to a wide variety of antidepressants, were treated with trazodone hydrochloride."7.67Two cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder with depression responsive to trazodone. ( Baxter, LR, 1985)
"Trazodone (TZ) was administered to nine patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who failed to respond to either clomipramine (CMI) or to CMI plus lithium carbonate."3.68Trazodone treatment in clomipramine-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder. ( Aizenberg, D; Hermesh, H; Munitz, H, 1990)
"We studied 14 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by positron emission tomography and the fluorodeoxyglucose method, looking for abnormalities in local cerebral metabolic rates for glucose in brain structures that have been hypothesized to function abnormally in OCD."3.67Local cerebral glucose metabolic rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder. A comparison with rates in unipolar depression and in normal controls. ( Baxter, LR; Guze, BH; Mazziotta, JC; Phelps, ME; Schwartz, JM; Selin, CE, 1987)
"An open pilot trial of combined trazodone and tryptophan for 11 patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder was conducted to test the hypothesis that increasing serotonin activity is therapeutic for this condition."3.67A pilot study of combined trazodone and tryptophan in obsessive-compulsive disorder. ( Mattes, JA, 1986)
"Two patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder with superimposed depression, who had failed to respond to a wide variety of antidepressants, were treated with trazodone hydrochloride."3.67Two cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder with depression responsive to trazodone. ( Baxter, LR, 1985)

Research

Studies (22)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199012 (54.55)18.7374
1990's8 (36.36)18.2507
2000's1 (4.55)29.6817
2010's1 (4.55)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bloomfield, K1
Pulliam, E1
Schultz, E1
Ward, WL1
Rocha, FF1
Corrêa, H1
Lage, NV1
Erickson, J1
Fisher, A1
Prasad, AJ1
Bystritsky, A1
Waikar, SV1
Jackson, CW1
Morton, WA1
Lydiard, RB2
Goodman, WK1
McDougle, CJ1
Barr, LC1
Aronson, SC1
Price, LH1
Sunkureddi, K1
Markovitz, P1
Sandler, NH1
Pigott, TA1
L'Heureux, F1
Rubenstein, CS1
Bernstein, SE1
Hill, JL1
Murphy, DL1
Hermesh, H1
Aizenberg, D1
Munitz, H1
Ramchandani, D1
Saran, A1
Halaris, A1
Swerdlow, NR1
Andia, AM1
Baxter, LR3
Phelps, ME2
Mazziotta, JC2
Guze, BH2
Schwartz, JM2
Selin, CE2
Thompson, JM1
Moss, L1
Mattes, JA1
Kim, SW1
Prasad, A2

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Tolcapone Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Pilot Study[NCT03348930]Phase 2/Phase 320 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-03-20Completed
Stimulation magnétique transcrânienne répétitive Dans le Traitement Des Troubles Obsessionnels Compulsifs[NCT02884674]56 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2015-05-31Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Clinical Global Impression- Severity and Improvement (CGI)

"The entire study for the subject will last 5 weeks. Every two weeks and after the one week washout period the subject will complete the CGI. The change in scores from baseline to after 5 weeks will be assessed. The scale itself assesses overall disorder severity on a scale from 1 to 7 with 1 being not at all and 7 being among the most severe cases" (NCT03348930)
Timeframe: 2 weeks (start of study to washout period OR two weeks following washout period)

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Tolcapone3.78
Placebo3.5

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

Every study visit, the subject will complete the HAM-A. The change in scores from baseline to after 5 weeks will be assessed. The scale itself assesses level of anxiety. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety, with 0 being no symptoms of anxiety and 30 being severe anxiety. (NCT03348930)
Timeframe: 2 weeks (start of study to washout period OR two weeks following washout period)

Interventionmean change in HAM-A score (Mean)
Tolcapone-1.90
Placebo-1.60

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

The entire study for the subject will last 5 weeks. The HAM-D will be administered at every study visit. The change in scores from baseline to after the end of the 2-week active treatment period will be assessed and the change in scores from baseline to the end of the 2-week placebo period. The scale itself assesses level of depression. The minimum score is 0 and indicates no depressive symptoms, while the highest possible score is 50. Higher total scores indicate high levels of depression. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome. Higher total scored (14-50) indicate higher levels of depression, while a score between 0-7 is considered normal. (NCT03348930)
Timeframe: 2 weeks (start of study to washout period OR two weeks following washout period)

Interventionmean change in HAM-D score (Mean)
Tolcapone-1.65
Placebo-2.00

Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)

The entire study for the subject will last 5 weeks. Every two weeks and after the one week washout period the subject will complete the SDS. The change in scores from baseline to after 5 weeks will be assessed. The scale itself assesses the level of disability from obsessive compulsive disorder (or target disorder). The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life. Work/school scores range from 0 to 10, Social life scores range from 0 to 10, Family life/home responsibilities scores range from 0 to 10). Total scores are calculated by adding the scores for work/school, social life, and family life. Total scores range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly impaired). (NCT03348930)
Timeframe: 2 weeks (start of study to washout period OR two weeks following washout period)

Interventionmean change in SDS score (Mean)
Tolcapone-2.68
Placebo-1.97

Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

The entire study for the subject will last 5 weeks. Every 2 weeks and after the one week washout period the subject will take the YBOCS. The change in scores from baseline to after 5 weeks will be assessed. The scale itself assesses severity of OCD symptoms. The YBOCS scale ranges from 0 to 40, with 0 being no symptoms and 40 being severe. (NCT03348930)
Timeframe: 2 weeks (start of study to washout period OR two weeks following washout period)

Interventionmean change in YBOCS score (Mean)
Tolcapone-4.24
Placebo-1.10

Reviews

1 review available for trazodone and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Biological approaches to treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 54 Suppl

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Buspirone; Clonazepam; Combined Modality Therapy; Decision Trees; Drug Therapy, Co

1993

Trials

2 trials available for trazodone and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Inert placebo versus active medication. Patient blindability in clinical pharmacological trials.
    The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 1994, Volume: 182, Issue:9

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Clomipramine; Depressive Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Obsessive-

1994
A double-blind, placebo controlled study of trazodone in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1992, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Blood Platelets; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obsessiv

1992

Other Studies

19 other studies available for trazodone and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Russian Adoption: A Case Study With Mixed Clinical Presentation.
    Clinical pediatrics, 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:11

    Topics: Adoption; Amphetamines; Antipsychotic Agents; Asperger Syndrome; Central Nervous System Stimulants;

2015
Addition of trazodone to sertraline: a probable synergistic action in a case of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999), 2007, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female;

2007
Myalgia associated with trazodone.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1983, Volume: 140, Issue:9

    Topics: Depressive Disorder; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Muscles; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Pain; Pipera

1983
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and trazodone.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 141, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Ambulatory Care; Female; Humans; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Piperazines; Psychiatric Stat

1984
Pharmacologic management of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    Southern medical journal, 1994, Volume: 87, Issue:3

    Topics: 1-Naphthylamine; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Clomipramine; Depression; Dopamine; Fluox

1994
Trazodone treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and trichotillomania.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 150, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone; Trichotillomania

1993
Tardive dyskinesia associated with fluoxetine.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1996, Volume: 57, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Clomipramine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male;

1996
Trazodone treatment in clomipramine-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1990, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clomipramine; Depression; Drug Resistance; Fe

1990
Trazodone for bowel obsession.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 147, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Defecation; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone

1990
Panic attack precipitated by fluoxetine.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1989,Spring, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Panic Disorder; Psychiat

1989
Trazodone-fluoxetine combination for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1989, Volume: 146, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone

1989
Local cerebral glucose metabolic rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder. A comparison with rates in unipolar depression and in normal controls.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Caudate Nucleus; Cerebral Cortex; Deoxyglucose; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis, Differ

1987
Local cerebral glucose metabolic rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder. A comparison with rates in unipolar depression and in normal controls.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Caudate Nucleus; Cerebral Cortex; Deoxyglucose; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis, Differ

1987
Local cerebral glucose metabolic rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder. A comparison with rates in unipolar depression and in normal controls.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Caudate Nucleus; Cerebral Cortex; Deoxyglucose; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis, Differ

1987
Local cerebral glucose metabolic rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder. A comparison with rates in unipolar depression and in normal controls.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1987, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Caudate Nucleus; Cerebral Cortex; Deoxyglucose; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis, Differ

1987
Trazodone treatment response in obsessive-compulsive disorder--correlated with shifts in glucose metabolism in the caudate nuclei.
    Psychopathology, 1987, Volume: 20 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Blood Glucose; Caudate Nucleus; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;

1987
A pilot study of combined trazodone and tryptophan in obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 1986, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsiv

1986
Trazodone in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: a case report.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1987, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone

1987
Efficacy of trazodone as an anti-obsessional agent.
    Neuropsychobiology, 1986, Volume: 15 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone

1986
Obsessive-compulsive disorder successfully treated with trazodone.
    Psychosomatics, 1986, Volume: 27, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Trazodone

1986
Efficacy of trazodone as an anti obsessional agent.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1985, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Piperazines; Psychiatric St

1985
Two cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder with depression responsive to trazodone.
    The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 1985, Volume: 173, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Depressive Disorder; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder;

1985