Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Depression | |||||
RCT |
117 people; results are reported for the 92 people who completed the follow-up period In review |
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score
6 weeks
11 with nortriptyline (titrated to maintain therapeutic blood levels for depression) 14 with placebo |
P = 0.0001 |
Effect size not calculated | nortriptyline |
RCT |
117 people; results are reported for the 92 people who completed the follow-up period In review |
Proportion of people reporting global satisfaction (measured by asking "Has the medication helped you in any way?")
6 weeks
33/49 (67%) with nortriptyline (titrated to maintain therapeutic blood levels for depression) 17/43 (40%) with placebo |
P <0.01 |
Effect size not calculated | nortriptyline |