Sertraline Combined With Multi-Strain Probiotics for Adolescent Depression

NCT07645157 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-06-12

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Summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sertraline combined with multi-strain probiotics in adolescents aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. The primary research question is whether sertraline combined with multi-strain probiotics is superior to sertraline combined with placebo in alleviating depressive symptoms and improving mood symptoms in adolescents. If there is a control group: researchers will compare sertraline combined with multi-strain probiotics with sertraline combined with placebo (a substance that looks similar but does not contain probiotics) to determine whether adding multi-strain probiotics provides greater therapeutic benefits for adolescent patients with depression. Participants will: 1. Undergo 8 weeks of treatment with sertraline combined with multi-strain probiotics or sertraline combined with placebo; 2. Have clinical visits every 4 weeks for clinical assessments and safety monitoring.

Conditions

  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Probiotic Intervention

Interventions

DRUG

Sertraline

Weeks 1-4, the starting dose of sertraline is 25 mg/day, adjusted according to the clinical assessment of the psychiatrist, with a dosage range of 25-150 mg/day. By week 4, the sertraline dosage should reach at least 150 mg/day; placebo powder, 1 sachet/day.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-10-01
Primary Completion
2028-10-01
Completion
2028-10-01

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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