The Biostat® Research and Development Center supports the development of the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Biostat® will take part in a study carried out by specialists from the Medical University of Gdańsk on the effect of sertraline on progress in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in patients with heart failure.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As specialists explain, due to the growing percentage of people suffering from depression, it is estimated that by 2030 global sales of anxiolytics and antidepressants will increase by 37%. The main risk factors for depression and anxiety disorders are age, low socioeconomic status and the presence of chronic diseases, including heart disease. Therefore, patients with heart failure are a group particularly vulnerable to depression and anxiety disorders.¹

We are pleased to inform you that the Biostat® Research and Development Center has concluded an agreement with the Medical University of Gdańsk. Biostat® will support specialists from GUM and other medical sites in the management of a non-commercial clinical trial that will examine the effect of sertraline on progress in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and on the broadly understood condition of these patients.

This is yet another cooperation between Biostat® and the largest medical university in northern Poland. We are proud of the fact that our customers appreciate the commitment and professionalism of Biostat® employees, which results in a wide range of regular customers - emphasizes Edyta Klemba - Pharma Division Director at Biostat®

Additionally, a few weeks ago, Biostat® signed an agreement with the Silesian Center for Heart Diseases in Zabrze for a non-commercial study focused on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

See also: noncommercial clinical trials conducted by BioStat.

¹ Source: website of the Medical University of Gdańsk

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