A Registry for the Evaluation of the Safety of Sertraline for Pediatric Use

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term impact of treatment with sertraline on aspects of cognitive, emotional and physical development and maturation at puberty, in pediatric subjects ages 6 to 16 years (inclusive) with a diagnosis of anxiety disorder, depressive disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Child, age 6 to 16 (inclusive)
  • Has anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Receiving treatment in an outpatient setting 
  • Is prescribed a new prescription for sertraline to treat one of the above study-qualifying disorders or beginning psychotherapy for same

Exclusion Criteria

  • Psychotic at study entry
  • Diagnosis of bipolar disorder
  • Diagnosis of schizoaffective or schizophrenia
  • Anorexia
  • Bulimia or eating disorder not otherwise specified
  • Autism
  • Pervasive developmental disorder
  • High risk of suicide within 2 weeks of initiating study treatment
  • Significant mental retardation

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Paul Croarkin, D.O., M.S.

Closed for enrollment

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