Pharmacogenetic-Guided Antidepressant Prescribing in Adolescents With Anxiety and Depression (NCT06853587)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a parallel arm randomized (1:1) controlled trial. Adolescents aged 12-17 years (n=228) who are starting or changing a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression and/or anxiety will be randomly allocated to receive 12-weeks of pharmacogenetic-guided antidepressant therapy (experimental intervention) or current prescribing guidelines/recommendations guided therapy (control intervention).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Pharmacogenetic-guided dosing (OTHER)
- Current prescribing guidelines/recommendations (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (587) 223-3154
Email: gap@ucalgary.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.