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NCT04336228
PHASE4

The Role of Serotonin in Compulsive Behavior in Humans: Underlying Brain Mechanisms

Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark

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Summary

The aim of this project is to investigate: * The status of the central serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) system in compulsive behaviour and how it is affected by sub-chronic escitalopram administration * The mechanisms underlying how sub-chronic administration of escitalopram affects the central 5-HT system * How changes in cognitive performance, including the balance between habitual and goal-directed mechanisms, are affected in compulsive behaviour by boosting 5-HT function * How functional brain changes in cognitive function measured with magnetic resonance imaging relate to altered 5-HT function following escitalopram administration.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 70 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

46

Start Date

2020-04-01

Completion Date

2027-12-31

Last Updated

2024-12-18

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Escitalopram

20mg daily for 3-4 weeks.

DRUG

Placebo oral tablet

20mg placebo tablet daily for 3-4 weeks.

Locations (1)

Neurobiology Research Unit, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark