Effectiveness of quetiapine in depression
This study is active but not recruiting in Canada. It is testing quetiapine for depression.
Key information made simple
This study is looking at find out how mothers tolerate the drug and whether it is effective for postpartum depression. Participants receive a study treatment and complete follow-up visits and assessments. Taking part may give some people access to a digital support tool, but direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a research setting, with sites including Parkwood Institute in London. Participation appears to involve using a digital tool or support program and giving feedback through check-ins or assessments. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and safety concerns that need urgent care first. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.
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
- Recruitment status
- Active Not Recruiting
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Verinder Sharma
- Sponsor type
- Unknown or unclear
- Study type
- Drug
- Intervention type
- Medication / drug
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Canada
- Age range
- From 18 Years to 45 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT04950868
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Key study information
- Condition
- Depression
- Study status
- Active Not Recruiting
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- Verinder Sharma
- Location / country
- Canada
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT04950868
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 give access to a new approach being evaluated.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Canada.
Not medical advice
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Does this study involve a medication?
This appears to be a medication / drug study. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.
Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?
The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.
What would I likely need to do?
You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?
If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Verinder Sharma, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that the study is active but not currently recruiting. This usually means participants may already be involved, but new participants may not be accepted.
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