NCT06340958

Brief Summary

The study is a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) participants with an inadequate response to standard antidepressants The objective of the study is to assess CLE-100 (oral esketamine) for the treatment of MDD in participants currently treated with an oral antidepressant medication and who have an inadequate response to at least 2 antidepressants.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
99

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

23 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 18, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 25, 2024

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 2, 2024

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 6, 2025

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 25, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

March 19, 2026

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

March 25, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 17, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

MDD, inadequate response, depression, depressive disorder, major depression, adjunct therapy, oral, esketamine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score

    The MADRS is a validated clinician-administered measurement of depression severity commonly used in clinical trials of depression treatments to select subjects and assess efficacy. The test consists of 10 items, each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptoms), for a total possible score of 60. Higher scores represent a more severe condition.

    29 days

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Change from Baseline in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S)

    29 days

  • Change from Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score

    2 weeks

  • Safety Outcomes: Assessment of the safety and tolerability of CLE-100 compared to placebo

    Through study completion, an average of 7 months

Study Arms (2)

CLE-100

EXPERIMENTAL

1 oral tablet of CLE-100 once daily (in addition to current anti-depressant drug) for 4 weeks

Drug: CLE-100

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

1 oral tablet of Placebo once daily (in addition to current anti-depressant drug) for 4 weeks.

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

1 tablet of CLE-100 administered once daily

CLE-100

1 tablet of placebo administered once daily

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Male or female between 18 to 65 years of age at Screening
  • Diagnosis of MDD, single or recurrent, without psychotic features, in the current or previous episode(s), according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5). The diagnosis of MDD must be supported by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Screen 7.0.2 for DSM-5.
  • Currently experiencing a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) that began at least 12 weeks but no more than 5 years prior to Screening. The current MDE must be confirmed by the independent SAFER assessor.
  • MADRS score of 24 or higher at Screening as confirmed by an independent SAFER assessor.
  • At Screening, a history of inadequate response to at least 2 antidepressant medications in the current MDE. Inadequate response is defined as less than 50% improvement of depression symptoms following at least 6 weeks of treatment with a therapeutic dose and is assessed by the site using the Massachusetts General Hospital Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ). Inadequate response to at least 2 antidepressant medications must be verified by documented medical or pharmacy records and confirmed by an independent SAFER assessor.
  • Able and competent to read and sign the informed consent form (ICF).

You may not qualify if:

  • A high risk of suicide based on any of the following:
  • Item 10 of MADRS score (suicidal thoughts) is 5 or higher at Screening or Baseline.
  • Suicide attempt in the previous 6 months.
  • Significant risk, as judged by the Investigator, based on the psychiatric interview or information collected with the C SSRS at Screening or Baseline.
  • Current or lifetime history of substance use disorder with ketamine, phencyclidine (PCP), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or 3.4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) hallucinogen-related use disorders or has any other current substance use disorder or history within 12 months prior to Screening (Substance Use Disorder is diagnosed per DSM-5 criteria and does not include tobacco use disorder).
  • Use of ketamine, esketamine, PCP, or dextromethorphan recreationally in the past 6 months.
  • History or current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder or other schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
  • Dementia, delirium, amnesia, or any other significant cognitive disorder.
  • Any medical condition for which an increase in blood pressure or intracranial pressure or intraocular pressure or tachycardia poses a serious risk (e.g., aneurysmal vascular disease, arteriovenous malformation, or history of intracerebral hemorrhage).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (23)

Clinical Site 139

La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

Location

Clinical Site 131

Lafayette, California, 94549, United States

Location

Clinical Site 130

Upland, California, 91786, United States

Location

Clinical Site 102

Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

Location

Clinical Site 105

Lauderhill, Florida, 33319, United States

Location

Clinical Site 140

Miami Springs, Florida, 33166, United States

Location

Clinical Site 132

Pensacola, Florida, 32502, United States

Location

Clinical Site 118

Atlanta, Georgia, 30030, United States

Location

Clinical Site 138

Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

Location

Clinical Site 114

Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

Location

Clinical Site 127

Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

Location

Clinical Site 120

Elgin, Illinois, 60123, United States

Location

Clinical Site 108

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, United States

Location

Clinical Site 116

Flowood, Mississippi, 39232, United States

Location

Clinical Site 126

O'Fallon, Missouri, 63368, United States

Location

Clinical Site 101

Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States

Location

Clinical Site 103

Beachwood, Ohio, 44236, United States

Location

Clinical Site 119

North Canton, Ohio, 44720, United States

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Clinical Site 135

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

Location

Clinical Site 107

Austin, Texas, 78737, United States

Location

Clinical Site 137

Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

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Clinical Site 117

Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

Location

Clinical Site 115

Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionDepressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, Major

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorMood DisordersMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2024

First Posted

April 2, 2024

Study Start

March 18, 2024

Primary Completion

June 6, 2025

Study Completion

November 25, 2025

Last Updated

March 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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