About this episode

This episode discusses the pivotal STAR*D trial in the context of Major Depressive Disorder.

We resume our landmark studies series looking at the pivotal study in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), The STAR*D (Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression) trial. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12778843/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19880458/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/482026 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15061154/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20370962/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37491091/

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Tanner Hewitt, Dr. Larry Wang, Dr. Bradley Miller

Topics covered

• Major Depressive Disorder
• STAR*D trial
• landmark studies
• psychiatry
• treatment alternatives

Keywords

• STAR*D
• Major Depressive Disorder
• depression treatment
• psychiatry studies
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: STAR*D

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