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CompletedNCT01952366
Prognosis of Depression in the Elderly (PRODE). A Multicentre, Longitudinal Study of Elderly Depressed Patients.
This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in Norway.
DepressionOtherOver 60 Years
Key information made simple
This study exists to see whether the medication Elderly can make care clearer and more responsive. Researchers are trying to understand whether the medication Elderly can improve attention, thinking, or day-to-day functioning. For people living with Depression, being understood earlier and more clearly can shape the whole care journey. If the findings are useful, they could lead to earlier recognition and more informed decisions later on. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Innlandet Hospital Trust in Ottestad. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually having a stable enough treatment background for the study and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
- Sponsor type
- Unknown or unclear
- Main activity
- medication or study treatment
- Intervention
- Not available
- Time commitment
- long follow-up or multiple visits
- Study phase
- Not available
- Enrollment
- Not available
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Source
- Official registry link
Key study information
- Official title
- Prognosis of Depression in the Elderly (PRODE). A Multicentre, Longitudinal Study of Elderly Depressed Patients.
- Condition
- Depression; Dementia
- Study status
- Completed
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
- Location / country
- Norway
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT01952366
Why this study may matter
This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.
For you
Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Norway.
Registry reference
This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.
If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.
- Official title
- Prognosis of Depression in the Elderly (PRODE). A Multicentre, Longitudinal Study of Elderly Depressed Patients.
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Official registry link
- Open official registry
- External trial ID
- NCT01952366
Not medical advice
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Questions about this study
What is Prognosis of Depression in the Elderly (PRODE). A Multicentre, Longitudinal Study of Elderly Depressed Patients.?
This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?
This study is sponsored by Sykehuset Innlandet HF. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.
What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?
This study may involve medication or study treatment, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.
Where can I verify the study details?
Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.
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