NCT02741791

Brief Summary

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of AXS-05 relative to bupropion in subjects with treatment resistant major depressive disorder (MDD). This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, 12-week, two-period study consisting of an open-label, bupropion lead-in period, and a double-blind treatment period. The trial is being conducted in subjects with treatment resistant MDD. Subjects will be considered to have treatment resistant MDD if they have had a historical inadequate response to 1 or 2 antidepressant treatments and a prospective inadequate response to treatment with bupropion during the open-label, lead-in period.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
312

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2016

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

74 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

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2016

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 5, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 18, 2016

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 20, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 20, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 24, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

4.1 years

First QC Date

April 5, 2016

Last Update Submit

March 22, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

AXS-05Major Depressive DisorderTreatment Resistant DepressionTRDMDDAxsomeNMDA receptorRefractory depressionResistant depressionDepression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Montgomery-Ă…sberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score

    The MADRS is used to assess depressive symptomatology during the previous week. Subjects are rated on 10 items to assess feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating and lack of interest. Each item is scored on a 7-point scale. A score of 0 indicates the absence of symptoms, and a score of 6 indicates symptoms of maximum severity.

    MADRS change from Baseline to End of Study (6 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S)

    Baseline to End of Study (6 weeks)

  • Hamilton Depression Rating Scale - 17 items (HAMD-17)

    Baseline to End of Study (6 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

AXS-05

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: AXS-05

Bupropion

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Bupropion

Interventions

AXS-05DRUG

AXS-05 taken daily for 6 weeks.

AXS-05

Buproprion taken daily for 6 weeks.

Bupropion

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Currently meets DSM-V criteria for MDD
  • History of inadequate response to 1 or 2 adequate antidepressant treatments
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2, inclusive
  • Agree to use adequate method of contraception for the duration of the study
  • Additional criteria may apply

You may not qualify if:

  • Suicide risk
  • Treatment with any investigational drug within 6 months
  • History of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, or any experimental central nervous system treatment during the current episode or in the past 6 months
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study
  • Additional criteria may apply

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (74)

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Anaheim, California, United States

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Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Garden Grove, California, United States

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Temecula, California, United States

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Upland, California, United States

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Cromwell, Connecticut, United States

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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States

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Coral Springs, Florida, United States

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

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Lakeland, Florida, United States

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North Miami, Florida, United States

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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Pensacola, Florida, United States

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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States

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Boise, Idaho, United States

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Skokie, Illinois, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

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Berlin, New Jersey, United States

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

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Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Toms River, New Jersey, United States

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Jamaica, New York, 11432, United States

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Rochester, New York, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Canton, Ohio, United States

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Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Salem, Oregon, United States

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Media, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

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Orem, Utah, United States

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Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, MajorDepressive Disorder, Treatment-ResistantDepression

Interventions

Bupropion

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PropiophenonesKetonesOrganic Chemicals

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 5, 2016

First Posted

April 18, 2016

Study Start

March 1, 2016

Primary Completion

March 20, 2020

Study Completion

March 20, 2020

Last Updated

March 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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