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A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of XEN1101 in Major Depressive Disorder

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Major Depressive Disorder
Interventions
Drug: XEN1101 10 mg
Drug: Placebo
Drug: XEN1101 20 mg
Registration Number
NCT05376150
Lead Sponsor
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, parallel-arm, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of XEN1101 in subjects with Major Depressive Disorder.

Detailed Description

The study is divided into 3 stages: Screening - up to 4 weeks duration; Treatment - 6 weeks duration; Follow-up - 4 weeks duration. The total study duration per subject is estimated to be approximately 14 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
168
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be properly informed of the nature and risks of the study and given written informed consent.
  • Male or female, aged 18 through 65 years (inclusive) with a body mass index (BMI) ≤35 kg/m².
  • Subject must meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for current MDD and currently in a moderate to severe major depressive episode (MDE), confirmed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
  • Current MDE duration ≥2 months and <24 months at the time of screening.
  • Current illness severity that is at least moderate, defined as a score of ≥20 on the HAM-D17 at screening and on Day 1.
  • Score ≥20 on the SHAPS at screening and on Day1.
  • Must be willing to comply with the study protocol for the full term of the study.

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • A primary psychiatric diagnosis other than MDD as defined by DSM-5 (comorbid anxiety disorders [including agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder] are allowed).
  • Concomitant use of antidepressants and/or other disallowed pharmacotherapy (including benzodiazepines).
  • History of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, MDD with psychotic features, bipolar I or II disorder, or MDD with mixed features.
  • History of non-response to >1 antidepressant drug due to lack of efficacy in the current MDE.
  • Failing >3 antidepressant drug trials, for any reason, in the current MDE.
  • History of non-response to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the past 10 years.
  • Active suicidal plan/intent in the past 6 months, or more than 1 lifetime suicide attempt.
  • Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the first administration of study drug until 3 months after the last dose of study drug.
  • Meets criteria for a substance use disorder within the past 12 months, with the exception of tobacco use, and/or has a positive urine toxicology screen for drugs of abuse.
  • Any medical condition or personal circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, exposes the subject to unacceptable risk by participating in the study or prevents adherence to the protocol.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
XEN1101 10 mgXEN1101 10 mgDuring the double blind treatment period (42 days), subjects will take 1 capsule of XEN1101 10 mg, orally with food, per day
placeboPlaceboDuring the double blind treatment period (42 days), subjects will take 1 capsule of placebo, orally with food, per day
XEN1101 20 mgXEN1101 20 mgDuring the double blind treatment period (42 days), subjects will take 1 capsule of XEN1101 20 mg, orally with food, per day
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Frequency and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), treatment-emergent serious adverse events (SAEs), and TEAEs leading to treatment discontinuations.From randomization to Week 10.
Change in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score.From baseline to end of treatment (Week 6).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) score.From baseline to end of treatment (Week 6).
Change in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score.From baseline to end of treatment (Week 6).

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, LP

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Neurobehavioral Research, Inc. (NBR)

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Cedarhurst, New York, United States

Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, PLLC

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New York, New York, United States

Richard M Weisler and Association

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

AIM Trials

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Plano, Texas, United States

Advanced Research Center

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Anaheim, California, United States

Sunwise Clinical Research, LLC

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Lafayette, California, United States

California Neuropsychopharmacology Clinical Research Institute

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Pico Rivera, California, United States

i-Research, Atlanta

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Decatur, Georgia, United States

Psych Atlanta, PC

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Marietta, Georgia, United States

iResearch

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Savannah, Georgia, United States

Revive Research Institute, Inc.

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Elgin, Illinois, United States

Hassman Research Institute

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Marlton, New Jersey, United States

Bio Behavioral Health

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Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Meridian International Research

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Miami, Florida, United States

Global Medical Institutes (GMI)

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Miami, Florida, United States

CCM Clinical Reseach Group, LLC

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Miami, Florida, United States

Altea Research

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research

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San Diego, California, United States

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