Effectiveness of 8-week TReatment with vortioxetine on depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder patients with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder in UAE (TRUE).
Bassem Badr, Hana Al Gailani, Samia Alkhoori, Hania Butt, Michel Daher, Bassam Dheyaa, Nasser El Hindy, Mohamed Wafeek Eid, Nisrin Elsaadouni, Valentina Faia, Alaa Haweel, Tarek Khammas, Hussein Omar, George Tadros, Charles Yacoub, Tamer Talaat, Ahmed El-Shafei
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Abstract
Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability and results in excessive utilization of healthcare resources worldwide. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region shows a high prevalence of depressive disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and MDD have the highest rate of comorbidity of all mood and anxiety disorders, ranging from 40 to 98% in drug studies. Comorbid GAD results in more significant impairment in MDD and increases the severity of symptoms. Although several clinical trials supported the safety and effectiveness of vortioxetine, no data regarding these aspects has been revealed in the MENA region. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of vortioxetine in patients with comorbid GAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Method: In a multicenter observational study, 118 patients with confirmed anxiety and depressive disorders were evaluated over four visits (baseline visit, two weeks, four weeks, and eight weeks) using MADRS and HAM-A scales to assess depression and anxiety severity, respectively by calculating mean change and the percent using Kendall's W test.
Results: A significant mean difference in MADRS score was observed, with a gradual decrease of mean MADRS total scores over the assessment weeks (p < 0.001) as well as in HAM-A scores, from severe to moderate-severe anxiety through the four visits (p < 0.001). Furthermore, only one case was reported as a serious side effect. Nausea and insomnia were the most predominant side effects reported among the studied population.
Conclusion: Vortioxetine was found effective and safe among patients with MDD and comorbid GAD.
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