Effect of Sertraline on Inflammation in Hemodialysis Patients with Depression: a Randomized Controlled Trial

"* 25 mg/day sertraline, titrated up to 100 mg/day based on clinical response and tolerability.~* Administered orally once daily for 12 weeks.~* Used to assess its effects on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients."

"* Identical placebo tablet administered orally once daily for 12 weeks, following the same dosing schedule as the sertraline group.~* Used to compare the effects of sertraline vs. placebo on CRP levels and depression severity in hemodialysis patients."