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The Effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Medications and Dosages on Weight
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The Effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Medications and Dosages on Weight
Yazar:
Van Weelden, Emily, author.
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9780438202627
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1 electronic resource (40 pages)
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-06M(E).
Advisors: Joseph Murray Committee members: Gary Bouchard; Maria Compte; Gerry Marciano.
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Problem: The lack of consistency and ability to infer causality that persists in the literature on the effect of SSRIs on weight gain requires additional research. To date, studies have yielded inconclusive data on weight gain in relation to SSRIs, some showing weight gain with certain SSRIs that another study associates with weight loss. This leads to lack of consensus in the scientific and medical community about a serious side effect that is often cited as one of the most common reasons for medication discontinuation, non-compliance, or undermedication. Purpose: To study weight change in SSRI users in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in an effort to determine causation of weight gain that occurs concurrently with their use. Research Questions: 1) Do SSRIs cause more significant weight gain than appreciated by prior research studies? 2) Do SSRIs cause weight gain more rapidly than previously appreciated in research studies? 3) Which SSRIs are associated with the most weight gain? 4) Can the effect of SSRIs on weight gain be isolated from the effect of depression on weight gain? Methods: This will be a multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Both the treatment and placebo group will consist of at least 150 outpatients per group with a medical indication for using SSRIs, and the SSRI group will be further subdivided into groups based on specific SSRI. Dosages will be titrated based on patient need by provider. Both groups will keep daily weight, dietary, and activity logs that will be collected at outpatient psychiatry or psychology visits. Outcomes: It is predicted that weight gain will be significantly associated with certain SSRIs and positively correlated with increased SSRI doses. Benefit: This study will provide more evidence on the effect of SSRIs on weight, possibly providing patients and providers with more clear guidelines regarding choice of SSRI based on weight baseline or weight response to treatment, decreasing the rate of medication discontinuation or obesity-related complications.
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