Apathy

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Apathy is the emotional state of lacking motivation and feeling indifferent.

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    162 participants in 2 trials

    Examine Database: Apathy

    Nefiracetam
    C
    Small Improvement
    5-HTP
    D
    No effect

    Examine Database References

    1. Nefiracetam - Robinson RG, Jorge RE, Clarence-Smith K, Starkstein SDouble-blind treatment of apathy in patients with poststroke depression using nefiracetamJ Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci.(2009 Spring)
    2. 5-HTP - Meloni M, Puligheddu M, Carta M, Cannas A, Figorilli M, Defazio GEfficacy and safety of 5-hydroxytryptophan on depression and apathy in Parkinson's disease: a preliminary finding.Eur J Neurol.(2020 May)