The effect of treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in comparison to placebo in the progression of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

摘要

Background: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may affect the neurodegenerative process of dementia, enhancing cognition. This systematic review aims to determine whether SSRIs influence cognitive performance, mood and function in people with any type of dementia.