Pharmacogenetic tests and depressive symptom remission: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Chad A. Bousman, Katarina Arandjelovic, Serafino G. Mancuso, Harris A. Eyre, Boadie W. Dunlop

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Abstract

Aim: To conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined pharmacogenetic-guided decision support tools (DSTs) relevant to depressive symptom remission in major depressive disorder (MDD). Patients & methods: Random-effects meta-analysis was performed on RCTs that examined the effect of DSTs on remission rates in MDD. RCT quality was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Criteria. Results & conclusion: A total of 1737 eligible subjects from five RCTs were examined. Individuals receiving pharmacogenetic-guided DST therapy (n = 887) were 1.71 (95% CI: 1.17-2.48; p = 0.005) times more likely to achieve symptom remission relative to individuals who received treatment as usual (n = 850). Pharmacogenetic-guided DSTs might improve symptom remission among those with MDD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37-47
Number of pages11
JournalPharmacogenomics
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2019

Keywords

  • Antidepressants
  • Clinical decision support
  • Depression
  • Genetic
  • Pharmacogenetics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology

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