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A Study of Rapastinel for Rapid Treatment of Depression and Suicidality in Major Depressive Disorder

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Depressive Disorder, Major
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03352453
Lead Sponsor
Naurex, Inc, an affiliate of Allergan plc
Brief Summary

The study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 450 milligrams (mg) of Rapastinel, compared to placebo in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are at imminent risk of suicide.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
138
Inclusion Criteria
  • Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for MDD
  • Current major Depressive episode of at least 4 weeks and not exceeding 24 months in duration at visit 1
  • Have current, ongoing suicidality (ideation or behavior) of sufficient severity to warrant hospitalization based on the judgment of the investigator
  • If female of childbearing potential, have a negative serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) pregnancy test.
Exclusion Criteria
  • DSM-5-based diagnosis of any disorder other than MDD that was the primary focus of treatment within 1 month before Visit 1.

  • Lifetime history or currently meet DSM-5 criteria for:

    1. Schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder
    2. Bipolar or related disorder
    3. Major neurocognitive disorder
    4. Neurodevelopmental disorder of greater than mild severity or of a severity that impacts the participant's ability to consent, follow study directions, or otherwise safely participate in the study.
    5. Dissociative disorder
    6. Posttraumatic stress disorder
    7. MDD with psychotic features
  • Significant homicidal ideation or at imminent risk of injuring others or causing significant damage to property, as judged by the investigator.

  • Prior participation in any investigational study of rapastinel/GLYX-13

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections.
Rapastinel 450mgRapastinelRapastinel 450 milligram (mg) weekly intravenous (IV) injections.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total ScoreBaseline and 1 Day

The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline in Sheehan - Suicidality Tracking Scale (S-STS) Total ScoreBaseline and 1 Day

The S-STS is a patient-report informed, clinician-rated scale used to rate the severity of suicidal impulses, thoughts, and behaviors. This is a 14 item scale ranging from 0=Not at all to 4= Extremely. The total score ranges from 0 to 56 with a higher score indicating higher suicidal tendency.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total ScoreBaseline and 28 Days

The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline in Sheehan - Suicidality Tracking Scale (S-STS) Total ScoreBaseline and 28 Days

The S-STS is a patient-report informed, clinician-rated scale used to rate the severity of suicidal impulses, thoughts, and behaviors. This is a 14 item scale ranging from 0=Not at all to 4= Extremely. The total score ranges from 0 to 56 with a higher score indicating higher suicidal tendency.

Trial Locations

Locations (17)

CBH Health

🇺🇸

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Collaborative NeuroScience Network, LLC

🇺🇸

Garden Grove, California, United States

Research Centers of America, LLC

🇺🇸

Oakland Park, Florida, United States

Innovative Clinical Research, Inc

🇺🇸

Hialeah, Florida, United States

Behavioral Research Specialists, LLC

🇺🇸

Glendale, California, United States

Institute of Living

🇺🇸

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Asclepes Research Centers

🇺🇸

Panorama City, California, United States

Atlanta Center for Medical Research (ACMR)

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Lake Charles Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Alexian Brothers Center for Psychiatric Research

🇺🇸

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Richardson, Texas, United States

Carilion Medical Center, a Virginia Nonprofit Corporation

🇺🇸

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Salem, Virginia, United States

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Altea Research Institute

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Cincinnati VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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