Kanner 2000.
Study characteristics | ||
Methods | A single‐centre, non‐randomised, uncontrolled, prospective before and after study (USA) Baseline period: not reported Treatment period: mean 10.3 months (0.2 to 38 months) |
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Participants | 100 people with focal epilepsy, with depressive or obsessive compulsive disorder 51 males and 49 females Aged 6 to 62 years: mean 29.9 years | |
Interventions | Sertraline, mean dose of 108 mg ± 56.9 mg per day | |
Outcomes | 1) Improvement in depressive symptoms 2) Seizure frequency 3) Adverse effects |
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Notes | 18 people withdrew due to adverse effects; all included in analysis |