Comparison of Vortioxetine and Desvenlafaxine in Adult Patients Suffering From Depression

The study will consist of a screening period of up to 14 days before the Baseline Visit, followed by an 8-week Treatment Period with vortioxetine or desvenlafaxine. A Safety Follow-up Visit will be performed approximately 4 weeks after the Primary Outcome/Withdrawal Visit. At Baseline, patients will be equally randomised (1:1) to 1 of the 2 treatment groups for an 8-week, double-blind Treatment Period.