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Treatment for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: A Pilot, 12 Week, Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Clinical Trial of Sertraline in the Treatment of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in NES
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Generated
Jun 25, 2026
Report code
NCT00159965-Jun 25, 2026
NCT ID
NCT00159965
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
Phase 4
Sponsor
Rhode Island Hospital
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
The clinical trial conducted by Rhode Island Hospital investigates the efficacy of sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), in treating psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (NES) associated with comorbid psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Given the increasing recognition of the psychological underpinnings of NES, this trial addresses a niche yet significant market. If successful, sertraline could be positioned as a first-line treatment option, potentially leading to a competitive advantage in the psychiatric and neurology markets. The results may also support further funding for larger-scale trials, enhancing the commercial viability of sertraline in this indication.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00159965
Indication
Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
Modality
small molecule
Target
Serotonin reuptake inhibition (targeting serotonin transporter)
Intervention
sertraline, placebo
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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Known Results And Readout Context
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Patent And IP Landscape
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Contacts
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