Why the study?
Does fluoxetine improve depression compared to trazodone in geriatric depressed patients?
Population
27 geriatric depressed patients
Comparison
Fluoxetine vs Trazodone
Design
RCT, double-blind
Follow-up
6 weeks
Authors
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Similar efficacy supports either agent for geriatric depression; high attrition leaves optimal choice open for further trials.
Does fluoxetine improve depression compared to trazodone in geriatric depressed patients?
Fluoxetine and trazodone show similar efficacy in treating geriatric depression, though high attrition limits conclusions.
Falk et al. (1989) studied this question.
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