NCT00369343

Brief Summary

Desvenlafaxine succinate (DVS) is a potent and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). The sustained-release (SR) formulation, DVS SR, is being studied in the development program for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause, and for pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy, as well as for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. This study will investigate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of DVS SR in women with MDD who are peri- and postmenopausal.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
381

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3 depression

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2006

Geographic Reach
1 country

37 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 25, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 29, 2006

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2006

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2007

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2008

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 7, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

May 7, 2012

Status Verified

April 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

August 25, 2006

Results QC Date

November 26, 2008

Last Update Submit

April 9, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Major Depressive Disordervasomotor symptomsmenopausediabetic neuropathyfibromyalgia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Hamilton Psychiatric Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D17) Score From Baseline to Week 8.

    HAM-D17 is a standardized, clinician-administered rating scale that assesses 17 items characteristically associated with major depression. Items are scored on a 0 to 2-4 scale (0=none/absent and 4=most severe) with a maximum total score of 50. Change= 8 week adjusted mean HAM-D17 minus baseline adjusted mean HAM-D17

    Baseline to 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (12)

  • Percentage of Patients With Each Clinical Global Impression Improvement (CGI-I) Score

    8 weeks

  • Percentage of Patients Achieving Remission

    8 weeks

  • Percentage of Patients Achieving Response to Treatment

    8 weeks

  • Change in Hamilton Psychiatric Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) Score From Baseline to Week 8

    Baseline to 8 weeks

  • Change in Dimension Health State EuroQol (EQ-5D) Score From Baseline to Week 8

    Baseline to 8 weeks

  • +7 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

A

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Desvenlafaxine administered as a succinate salt in a sustained-release form (DVS SR)

B

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo

Interventions

DVS-SR 50-200mg, daily (QD), tablet form, treatment period up to 34 weeks

A

Placebo, daily (QD), tablet form, treatment period up to 8 weeks

B

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 70 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Peri- and postmenopausal women between the ages of 40 and 70 years, inclusive.
  • A primary diagnosis of MDD, single or recurrent episode, without psychotic features using the modified International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
  • Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score \> or = 22 at the screening and baseline visit.

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of oral estrogen-, progestin-, androgen-, or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)-containing drug products 8 weeks before baseline.
  • Current (within 12 months) psychoactive substance abuse or dependence (including alcohol), manic episode, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder.
  • A history or active presence of clinically important medical disease.
  • Additional criteria apply.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (37)

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Birmingham, Alabama, 35226, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States

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Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States

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Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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New London, Connecticut, 06320, United States

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Bradenton, Florida, 34208, United States

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Miami, Florida, 33133, United States

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Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

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Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

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Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States

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Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States

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Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, United States

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, 60634, United States

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Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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Terre Haute, Indiana, 47802, United States

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Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States

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Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States

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Omaha, Nebraska, 68131, United States

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, 11235, United States

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Minot, North Dakota, 58701, United States

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Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States

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Dayton, Ohio, 45408, United States

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Toledo, Ohio, 43623, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73118, United States

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74135, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131, United States

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29926, United States

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Austin, Texas, 78756, United States

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Houston, Texas, 77007, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, 23229, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, 23230, United States

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Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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Brown Deer, Wisconsin, 53223, United States

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Related Publications (2)

  • Kornstein SG, Clayton AH, Bao W, Guico-Pabia CJ. A pooled analysis of the efficacy of desvenlafaxine for the treatment of major depressive disorder in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2015 Apr;24(4):281-90. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4900.

  • Kornstein SG, Jiang Q, Reddy S, Musgnung JJ, Guico-Pabia CJ. Short-term efficacy and safety of desvenlafaxine in a randomized, placebo-controlled study of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with major depressive disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Aug;71(8):1088-96. doi: 10.4088/JCP.10m06018blu.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionDepressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorDiabetic NeuropathiesFibromyalgia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorMood DisordersMental DisordersPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes MellitusEndocrine System DiseasesMuscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
U. S. Contact Center
Organization
Wyeth

Study Officials

  • Medical Monitor

    Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2006

First Posted

August 29, 2006

Study Start

September 1, 2006

Primary Completion

November 1, 2007

Study Completion

July 1, 2008

Last Updated

May 7, 2012

Results First Posted

May 7, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-04

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