CompletedNot Applicable

Magnesium Supplementation With Fluoxetine for Cognitive Function in Depression

Indonesia40 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether magnesium supplementation can improve cognitive function in patients with depression receiving fluoxetine therapy. It also aims to assess its effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in adult patients with depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does magnesium supplementation improve cognitive function in patients with depression receiving fluoxetine? * Does magnesium supplementation increase serum BDNF levels in these patients? Researchers will compare patients receiving fluoxetine with magnesium supplementation to those receiving fluoxetine alone to determine whether magnesium provides additional benefits. Participants will: * Receive fluoxetine therapy with or without magnesium supplementation for 6 weeks * Undergo cognitive assessment using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) at baseline and after treatment * Provide blood samples for measurement of serum BDNF levels at baseline and after 6 weeks

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-60 years * Diagnosed with major depressive disorder based on clinical assessment * Receiving fluoxetine therapy * Able to understand and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of other major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * Severe medical or neurological illness * Use of other psychotropic medications that may affect cognitive function * Known hypersensitivity to magnesium * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Inability to complete cognitive assessment

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in Cognitive Function Assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07521358

SponsorHasanuddin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-01

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