What Is the Difference in the Number of Positive Responders to SSRI’s and Placebo?

Published May 28, 2013

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In clinical trials what is on average the difference in the number of positive responders between SSRIs and placebo for the treatment of depression?

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Hi David D. thankyou for your interesting answer. Because of these differences in results, from none to large differences compared to placebo I do agree that doctors should discuss this with patients. The difference (whether subjective or measurable) between mild and severe depression should partly determine treatment measures.

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Answer by Jennifer L
If you join MedLine you can look it up.

Answer by Jason C
Your question is a bit too broad. There are hundreds of such studies out there. How many participants in the study? Age group? Demographics? Etc…. Placebos from studies I have read in the past work on the order of single percentages somewhere between 1-5%. If you do some specific research online and find peer-reviewed journal articles you will see for yourself what those numbers are. Remember that therapy and medication have the highest success rates of treating and curing clinical depression. Good luck.

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