Skip to main content
. 2012 Feb 3;2012:0506.
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