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Growing theoretical and clinical evidence has suggested that pentoxifylline may have an effect in improving depressive symptoms. Herein, we aim to evaluate the effect of pentoxifylline in patients with bipolar depression over an 8-week trial.
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Growing evidence has demonstrated that inflammation and alterations in cerebral blood flow (CBF) contribute to the pathophysiology of bipolar depression (BD). Pentoxifylline is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that improves CBF and has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. We therefore hypothesize that pentoxifylline may have antidepressant effects in BD. We will conduct an 8-week, open-label, single-armed, feasibility study assessing clinical and neurobiological effects of adjunctive pentoxifylline in the acute treatment of BD. Feasibility will be determined by evaluating recruitment/retention rates, target engagement (e.g., changes in biomarkers with pentoxifylline treatment) and preliminary efficacy testing with 6 participants. Evaluating pentoxifylline's effects may further our understanding of BD pathophysiology and help identify novel treatment targets.
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