Atorvastatin Plus Escitalopram for Depression With Dyslipidemia (NCT07712367) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Atorvastatin Plus Escitalopram for Depression With Dyslipidemia
China60 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
This is a clinical observation study. We want to learn more about two common prescription medicines used together for adults. These medicines treat low mood and high blood fat.
The two medicines are escitalopram for mood symptoms and atorvastatin for high blood fat. Both medicines are approved and routinely used in hospitals.
This study answers two simple questions:
* Does taking these two medicines together improve patients' mood?
* Does this medicine combination improve blood fat levels and have safe results? Study participants are adult patients who have symptoms of depression and high blood fat. This study uses no experimental drugs or new medical devices. All treatment follows standard hospital care.
During the study, participants take their regular medicines as prescribed by their doctors. The study team collects routine health information during normal clinic visits. We check mood scores and blood fat test results. We also record any mild side effects, such as dizziness or stomach upset.
This study adds no extra tests, no extra procedures, and no extra costs for participants. Joining this study is voluntary. Participants may stop at any time. Stopping the study will not change their regular medical care. All personal health data stays private and protected.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
.Subjects are diagnosed with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia if any one of the following fasting venous blood lipid indicators is satisfied, referring to the Chinese Guidelines for Lipid Management (Primary Care Version, 2024): Total cholesterol (TC) 5.2-6.19 mmol/L, triglycerides (TG) 1.7-2.25 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) 3.4-4.1 mmol/L, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) \<1.0 mmol/L.
.Aged 18 to 65 years old, without gender restriction. 4.Complete clinical medical records, laboratory test results and scale follow-up data; able to cooperate with 4-week full follow-up, scale assessment and repeated blood lipid examination.
.Voluntarily participate in this study and sign written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
.Previously diagnosed with other mental disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and organic mental disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in total score of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)
.History of allergy to atorvastatin or SSRIs antidepressants. 4.Regular use of statin lipid-lowering drugs or other 5.antidepressant/anxiolytic drugs within the past 1 month.
.Long-term abuse history of psychoactive substances such as alcohol and opioids.