Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: A Pilot Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double Blind Study of Venlafaxine to Prevent Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathy
Brief Summary: You are being asked to take part in this research study because you are going to be treated with oxaliplatin chemotherapy as part of your standard care. Oxaliplatin commonly causes neuropathy (numbing, tingling and/or pain).The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad, of venlafaxine with a placebo (an inactive agent) on oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy (numbing, tingling and/or pain)


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A: Inclusion criteria:

For inclusion in the study patients must fulfil all of the following criteria:

1. Inpatients (the admission to hospital occurs independently from study participation)
2. Provision of written informed consent
3. A diagnosis of major depression by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (unipolar depression: 296.2, 296.3)
4. Female and male patients aged 18 to 65 years
5. Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test at enrolment and e willing to use a reliable method of birth control (i.e. barrier method, oral contraceptive, implant, dermal contraception, long-term injectable contraceptive, intrauterine device, or tubal litigation) during the study.
6. Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study as judged by the investigator.
7. A sum score of at least 18 on the 21-item version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (21-HAMD)

Exclusion criteria:

Any of the following is regarded as a criterion for exclusion from the study:

1. Pregnancy or lactation
2. Any DSM-IV Axis I disorder not defined in the inclusion criteria
3. Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, pose an imminent risk of suicide or a danger to self or others
4. Known intolerance or lack of response to quetiapine fumarate and/or escitalopram, as judged by the investigator
5. Use of any of the following cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors in the 14 days preceding enrolment including but not limited to: ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, troleandomycin, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, fluvoxamine and saquinavir
6. Use of any of the following cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers in the 14 days preceding enrolment including but not limited to: phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, rifampin, St. John's Wort, and glucocorticoids
7. Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or other serotonergic drugs (e.g. triptans) in the 14 days preceding enrolment
8. Use of oral anticoagulants in the 14 days preceding enrolment
9. History of bleeding disorders.
10. Use of drugs which are mainly metabolized by cytochrome P450 2D6 having a low therapeutic index (e.g. flecainide, propafenone, metoprolol) in the 14 days preceding enrolment
11. Administration of a depot antipsychotic injection within one dosing interval (for the depot) before randomisation
12. Substance or alcohol dependence at enrolment (except dependence in full remission, and except for caffeine or nicotine dependence), as defined by DSM-IV criteria
13. Opiates, amphetamine, barbiturate, cocaine, cannabis, or hallucinogen abuse by DSM-IV criteria within 4 weeks prior to enrolment
14. Medical conditions that would affect absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of study treatment
15. Unstable or inadequately treated medical illness (e.g. congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, hypertension) as judged by the investigator
16. Involvement in the planning and conduct of the study
17. Previous enrolment or randomisation of treatment in the present study.
18. Participation in another drug trial within 4 weeks prior enrolment into this study or longer in accordance with local requirements
19. A patient with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) fulfilling one of the following criteria:

    * Unstable DM defined as enrolment glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) \>8.5%.
    * Admitted to hospital for treatment of DM or DM related illness in past 12 weeks.
    * Not under physician care for DM
    * Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not indicated that patient's DM is controlled.
    * Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not approved patient's participation in the study
    * Has not been on the same dose of oral hypoglycaemic drug(s) and/or diet for the 4 weeks prior to randomisation. For thiazolidinediones (glitazones) this period should not be less than 8 Weeks.
    * Taking insulin whose daily dose on one occasion in the past 4 weeks has been more than 10% above or below their mean dose in the preceding 4 weeks Note: If a diabetic patient meets one of these criteria, the patient is to be excluded even if the treating physician believes that the patient is stable and can participate in the study.
20. An absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 1.5 x 109 per liter
21. Abnormal laboratory parameters of clinical relevance before enrolment
22. Abnormal blood pressure, abnormal electrocardiogram, and/or abnormal electroencephalogram with clinical relevance before enrolment
23. Psychotropic drugs within 3 days before and throughout the study with the exception of zopiclon (up to 7.5 mg per day) in case of sleep difficulties and lorazepam (up to 2 mg per day) in case of inner tension and anxiety
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Metastatic small-cell lung cancer
* Metastatic high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of any organ system (high-grade defined by Ki-67 ≥ 20% and/or ≥ 20 mitoses/10 (HPF).
* Received at least one line of prior chemotherapy treatment for metastatic disease.
* Daily chemotherapy must be completed ≥ 2 weeks prior to registration
* Weekly chemotherapy must be completed ≥ 2 weeks prior to registration
* Chemotherapy every 2 weeks must be completed ≥ 3 weeks prior to registration
* Chemotherapy every 3 weeks must be completed ≥ 4 weeks prior to registration
* ECOG Performance Status 0 to 2
* Measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 criteria
* Age at least 18 years
* Estimated life expectancy at least 3 months
* Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/ mm³
* Platelets ≥ 100,000/mm³
* Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL
* Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dL, OR ≤ 2 X ULN if tumor involves the liver
* AST(SGOT)
* ALT(SGPT) ≤ 3 X ULN
* Creatinine ≤ 1.5 X ULN
* Creatinine clearance ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73m²) for patients with creatinine levels above institutional normal
* QT interval corrected using Fridericia's method (QTcF) \< 450 msec (males) or \< 470 msec (females)
* PR \< 240 msec
* QRS \< 100 msec
* Brain metastases must be asymptomatic and have been adequately treated with radiation finishing at least 1 week prior to initiation of study treatment.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinically-significant ventricular arrhythmia including cardiac arrest
* Myocardial infarction from coronary artery disease within 3 months of study enrollment
* Implantable pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
* NYHA Class III or greater congestive heart failure
* Other clinically-significant cardiac disorders
* Family history of long QT syndrome.
* Concomitant or expected treatment with strong inhibitors of cytochrome p450 CYP2D6, specifically including Bupropion; Fluoxetine; or Paroxetine (must be discontinued at least 2 weeks or 5-half lives prior to the initiation of desipramine, whichever is shortest, except fluoxetine which requires at least a 5-week washout period).
* Use of medications known to increase risk of torsades de pointes, including Amiodarone; Arsenic trioxide; Astemizole; Azithromycin; Bepridil; Chloroquine; Chlorpromazine; Cisapride; Citalopram; Clarithromycin; Disopyramide; Dofetilide; Domperidone; Droperidol; Erythromycin; Flecainide; Halofantrine; Haloperidol; Ibutilide; Levomethadyl; Mesoridazine; Methadone; Moxifloxacin; Pentamidine; Pimozide; Probucol; Procainamide; Quinidine; Sotalol; Sparfloxacin; Terfenadine; Thioridazine; Vandetanib
* Other anti-depressant or anti-psychotic medications including selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs); other tricyclic, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs, typical or atypical anti-psychotic)
* Metoclopramide (Reglan) because of increased risk of extrapyrimidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome
* Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension despite adequate volume resuscitation.
* Medical history of narrow angle glaucoma
* Bipolar disorder, ongoing or active within the last 5 years
* Suicidal ideation, ongoing or active within the last 5 years
* Suicide attempt, ongoing or active within the last 5 years
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Receiving any other investigational agents
* Any other serious or unstable concomitant systemic disorder that in the opinion of the investigator is incompatible with the clinical study
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologic documentation of prostate cancer, any stage Life expectancy of \> nine months
* Prior or current androgen deprivation for treatment or control of prostate cancer to include:
* Bilateral Orchiectomy
* LHRH agonist (with or without antiandrogen therapy) ie: leuprolide (Lupron), goserelin (Zoladex), bicalutamide (Casodex), flutamide (Eulexin), or similar agents
* Chemotherapy
* Radiation (Patients may undergo concurrent radiation therapy to the prostate, prostate + seminal vesicles, and/or pelvis). Seed implants are allowed
* Participant report of hot flash frequency of an average of four or more per day, as defined by sweating, flushing, sensation of warmth, night sweats (Average of 28 per week)
* Hot flashes must be moderate or severe (See appendix A for hot flash definitions)
* Grade 2 (Moderate flashes) are warmer, produce obvious perspiration, and last 2 to 3 minutes
* Grade 3 (Severe flashes) causes profuse perspiration, generate intense heat, last longer and interfere with ongoing activity
* Age \>21
* No allergies to soy or dairy products
* No current use of SSRIs, SNRI's, MAOIs, or Linezolide
* No uncontrolled hypertension (160/90) or greater than Class I American Heart Association functional capacity
* No history of mania, hypomania, bipolar disorder, or anorexia nervosa
* No history of seizures
* No history of hepatic dysfunction)
* Must have a telephone
* Signed protocol-specific Informed Consent
* Participants consuming soy foods or soy based supplements must continue on a stable regimen during study participation
* Patients should maintain same treatment and medications for prostate cancer throughout entire study.
* No change in treatment for 2 weeks prior to registration.
* Current use of medications and herbal supplements for hot flashes are allowed if on a stable regimen throughout the entire study. (Does not include anti-depressants)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anticipated changes in prostate cancer treatment plan (i.e., hormonal manipulation, changes in chemotherapy)
* Concurrent antidepressant therapy
* History of intolerance to venlafaxine
* Recent (within 14 days) use of venlafaxine (Effexor XRTM), monoamine oxidase inhibitor, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), or SNRI (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
* History of seizure disorder
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Scheduled to receive FOLFOX chemotherapy with individual oxaliplatin doses of 85 mg/m\^2 per cycle given in 2 week cycles (e.g. modified \[m\] FOLFOX6 or FOLFOX4) Adequate complete blood count (CBC) and creatinine values (per attending physician) obtained =\< 28 days prior to registration Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) of 0, 1 or 2 Negative pregnancy test done =\< 7 days prior to registration, for women of childbearing potential Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance Life expectancy \>= 4 months Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4: \> 5-fold increase in the plasma area under the curve (AUC) values or more than 80 % decrease in clearance

  * Indinavir (Crixivan®)
  * Nelfinavir (Viracept®)
  * Atazanavir (Reyataz®)
  * Ritonavir (Norvir®)
  * Clarithromycin (Biaxin®, Biaxin XL®)
  * Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
  * Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
  * Nefazodone (Serzone®)
  * Saquinavir (Fortovase®, Invirase®)
  * Telithromycin (Ketek®) Inducers of CYP3A4
  * Efavirenz (Sustiva®)
  * Nevirapine (Viramune®)
  * Carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro™, Tegretol®, Tegretol-XR®)
  * Modafinil (Provigil®)
  * Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
  * Phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®)
  * Pioglitazone (Actos®)
  * Rifabutin (Mycobutin®)
  * Rifampin (Rifadin®)
  * St. John's wort

Exclusion Criteria:

Any of the following:

* Pregnant women
* Nursing women History of an allergic reaction to, or intolerance of, venlafaxine Treatment =\< 7 days with other antidepressants, anticonvulsants, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or other neuropathic pain medication agents such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, gabapentin, lamotrigine, topical lidocaine patch or gel, capsaicin cream, or amifostine; in addition, they may not be taking other agents for the treatment of neuropathy, nor other known moderate or strong CYP 2D6 (which consist of Cinacalcet \[Sensipar™\], quinidine, and Terbinafine \[Lamisil®, Lamisil AT®\]), nor the strong inducer of CYP 2D6 terbinafine (Lamisil®, Lamisil AT®), nor the following drugs that substantially effect CYP 3A4 Moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4: \> 2-fold increase in the plasma AUC values or 50-80% decrease in clearance
* Aprepitant (Emend®)
* Erythromycin (Erythrocin®, E.E.S. ®, Ery-Tab®, Eryc®, EryPed®, PCE®
* Fluconazole (Diflucan®)
* Grapefruit juice
* Verapamil (Calan®, Calan SR®, Covera-HS®, Isoptin SR®, Verelan®, Verelan PM®)
* Diltiazem (Cardizem®, Cardizem CD®, Cardizem LA®, Cardizem SR®, Cartia XT™, Dilacor XR®, Diltia XT®, Taztia XT™, Tiazac®) Other medical conditions which, in the opinion of the treating physician/allied health professional, would make this protocol unreasonably hazardous for the patient Prior neurotoxic chemotherapy Concurrent radiotherapy Current (within the last month) pre-existing peripheral neuropathy of any grade Uncontrolled hypertension (defined as 3 consecutive readings over the past year of over 160 systolic, and over 100 diastolic)

Answer: D