A Study of Different Titration Schedules of ALKS 5461 in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Registration Number
- NCT02085135
- Lead Sponsor
- Alkermes, Inc.
- Brief Summary
This is a Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of two titration schedules for ALKS 5461.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 66
Inclusion Criteria
- Body mass index of 18-40 kg/m2
- Have a diagnosis of MDD
- Have a current major depressive episode (MDE) lasting 8 weeks to 24 months
- Have been treated with an adequate dose of an approved antidepressant during the current MDE for at least 8 weeks
- Have an inadequate response to current antidepressant treatment
- Agree to use an approved method of birth control for the duration of the study
- Additional criteria may apply
Exclusion Criteria
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- History of or current infection with Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Have experienced hallucinations, delusions, or any psychotic symptoms in the current MDE
- Have used opioid agonists (eg, codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, or morphine) or opioid antagonists (eg, naloxone, naltrexone) within 14 days
- Have received electroconvulsive therapy treatment within the last 5 years
- Have attempted suicide within the past 2 years
- Have a history of intolerance, allergy, or hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or opioid antagonists (eg, naltrexone, naloxone)
- Have had a significant blood loss or blood donation with 60 days of screening
- Additional criteria may apply
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Titration Schedule 1 ALKS 5461 - Titration Schedule 2 ALKS 5461 -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs) 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Alkermes Investigational Site
🇨🇦Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Alkermes Investigational Site🇨🇦Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada