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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Elderly Participants With Treatment-resistant Depression (TRANSFORM-3)

Primary Purpose

Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Esketamine
Placebo
Duloxetine (Oral Antidepressant)
Escitalopram (Oral Antidepressant)
Sertraline (Oral Antidepressant)
Venlafaxine Extended Release (XR) (New Antidepressant)
Sponsored by
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant focused on measuring Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant, Esketamine, Oral Antidepressant, Elderly Participants

Eligibility Criteria

65 Years - undefined (Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • At the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF), participant must be a man or woman 65 years of age or older
  • At the start of the Screening/prospective observational Phase, participant must meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) [if single-episode MDD, the duration must be greater than or equal to (>=) 2 years] or recurrent MDD, without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • At the start of the Screening/Prospective observational Phase, participant must have an Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician rated (IDS-C30) total score of greater than or equal to (>=) 31
  • At the start of the Screening/Prospective observational Phase, participants must have had nonresponse (less than or equal to 25% improvement) to >=1 but less than or equal to (<=) 8 oral antidepressant treatments taken at adequate dosage and for adequate duration, as assessed using the Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ) and documented records by medical and pharmacy/prescription records, or a letter from the treating physician, for the current episode of depression
  • Participant must be taking one of the oral antidepressant treatment with nonresponse that is documented on the MGH-ATRQ at the start of the screening/prospective observational phase
  • The participant's current major depressive episode, depression symptom severity (Week 1 MADRS total score greater than or equal to 24 required) and treatment response to antidepressant treatments used in the current depressive episode (retrospectively assessed) must be confirmed for participation in a clinical study based on a Site-Independent Qualification Assessment
  • Participant must be medically stable on the basis of clinical laboratory tests performed in the screening/prospective observational phase

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The participant's depressive symptoms have previously demonstrated nonresponse to: Esketamine or ketamine in the current major depressive episode per clinical judgment, or all of the 4 oral antidepressant treatment options available for the double-blind induction Phase (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, and Venlafaxine extended release [XR]) in the current major depressive episode (based on MGH-ATRQ), or an adequate course of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the current major depressive episode, defined as at least 7 treatments with unilateral ECT
  • Participants who has received vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) or who has received deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the current episode of depression
  • Participant has a current or prior DSM-5 diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or MDD with psychosis, bipolar or related disorders (confirmed by the MINI), obsessive compulsive disorder (current episode only), intellectual disability ( intellectual disability [DSM-5 diagnostic codes 317, 318.0, 318.1, 318.2, 315.8, and 319]), borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder
  • Participant has homicidal ideation/intent, per the Investigator's clinical judgment, or has suicidal ideation with some intent to act within 6 months prior to the start of the Screening/prospective observational Phase, per the Investigator's clinical judgment or based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and also includes history of suicidal behavior within the past year prior to start of the screening/prospective observational phase
  • Participant has a history (lifetime) of ketamine, phencyclidine (PCP), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) hallucinogen-related use disorder\
  • Participant has a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) < 25 or <22 for those participants with less than an equivalent of high school education
  • Participant has neurodegenerative disorder (eg, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease with clinical evidence of cognitive impairment) or evidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
  • Participant has a history of uncontrolled hypertension; current or past history of significant pulmonary insufficiency/condition;clinically significant ECG abnormalities; current or past history of seizures; clinically significant cardiovascular disorders including cerebral and cardiac vascular disease

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Intranasal Esketamine plus Oral Antidepressant

Placebo plus Oral Antidepressant

Arm Description

Participants will self-administer esketamine intranasally twice per week for 4 weeks as a flexible dose regimen in the Double-Blind Induction Phase. All participants will start with first dose (Day 1 as 28 milligram [mg]); second dose (Day 4) is either 28 or 56 mg. All subsequent doses may be 28, 56 or 84 mg. After the first dose, all dosing decisions are determined by the investigator based on efficacy and tolerability. In addition participants will simultaneously initiate a new, open-label oral antidepressant (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, or Venlafaxine extended release [XR]) on Day 1 that will be continued for the duration of Double-Blind Induction Phase.

Participants will self-administer matching placebo, intranasally, twice per week for 4 weeks as a flexible dose regimen in Double-Blind Induction Phase using the same titration as Esketamine. In addition participants will simultaneously initiate a new, open-label oral antidepressant (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, or Venlafaxine XR) on Day 1 that will be continued for the duration of Double-Blind Induction Phase.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- Mixed-Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. The scale consists of 10 items (to evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, inability to feel [interest level], pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptoms), summed for a total possible score range of 0-60. Higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) Analysis
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. The scale consists of 10 items (to evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, inability to feel [interest level], pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptoms), summed for a total possible score range of 0-60. Higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement. Missing data was imputed using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved >=50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)
Percentage of participants with greater than or equal to (>=50) percent (%) reduction from baseline are reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)
Remission was defined as participants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (=<) 12. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) Score to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis on Ranks
CGI-S provides an overall clinician-determined summary measure of the severity of the participants illness including participants history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior, and the impact of the symptoms on the participants ability to function. The CGI-S evaluates the severity of psychopathology on a scale of 0 to 7. Considering total clinical experience, a participant is assessed on severity of mental illness at the time of rating according to: 0=not assessed; 1=normal (not at all ill); 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among the most extremely ill patients. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): Health Status Index
EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part instrument for use as a measure of health outcome, designed for self-completion by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ VAS. EQ-5D-5L descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels of perceived problems (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a health status index (HSI). HSI ranges from -0.148 (health state value equal to dead) and 0.949 (full health), is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health).
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): EQ-VAS
EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part instrument for use as a measure of health outcome, designed for self-completion by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ VAS. The EQ VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his or her overall health status at the time of completion, on a scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine).
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): Sum Score
EQ-5D-5L consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ VAS). EQ-5D-5L descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels of perceived problems (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a Health Status Index (HSI). HSI ranges from -0.148 (health state value equal to dead) and 0.949 (full health). EQ VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on a scale of 0 (worst health you can imagine) to 100 (best health you can imagine). Sum score ranges from 0 to 100 where, sum score = (sum of the scores from the 5 dimensions minus 5) *5. Higher score indicates worst health state.

Full Information

First Posted
April 16, 2015
Last Updated
September 2, 2021
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02422186
Brief Title
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Elderly Participants With Treatment-resistant Depression
Acronym
TRANSFORM-3
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Elderly Subjects With Treatment-resistant Depression
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 20, 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 10, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 10, 2017 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of switching elderly participants with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) from a prior antidepressant treatment (to which they have not responded) to either intranasal esketamine plus a new oral antidepressant or switching to a new oral antidepressant plus intranasal placebo.
Detailed Description
This is a randomized, double-blind (neither the researchers nor the participants know what treatment the participant is receiving), active-controlled, multicenter study (more than 1 study site) in elderly participants with TRD to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of flexible doses of intranasal esketamine plus a newly initiated oral antidepressant compared with a newly initiated oral antidepressant (active comparator) plus intranasal placebo. The study will consist of 3 phases: Screening/Prospective Observational Phase (4 to 7 weeks), Double-blind induction Phase (4 weeks), Follow up Phase (2 weeks). Participants who rollover into a long-term open-label safety study will not participate in the Follow-up Phase. At the start of the Screening/Prospective observational Phase, participant must have had documented nonresponse to at least one antidepressant treatment (based on Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire [MGH-ATRQ] criteria) in the current episode of depression, and the participant is taking a different oral antidepressant treatment on the MGH-ATRQ for at least the previous 2 weeks at or above the minimum therapeutic dose. This antidepressant treatment will be discontinued prior to the double-blind induction Phase. Participants taking benzodiazepines (at dosages equal to or less than the equivalent of 6 mg/day of lorazepam) and/or permitted non-benzodiazepine sleep medications (example, zolpidem, zaleplon) during the screening/prospective observational phase can continue these medications. All participants will start with first dose (Day 1 as 28 milligram [mg]); second dose (Day 4) is either 28 or 56 mg. All subsequent doses may be 28, 56 or 84 mg. After the first dose, all dosing decisions are determined by the investigator based on efficacy and tolerability. In addition, each participant will be assigned to receive 1 of 4 oral antidepressant medications from 2 different classes of antidepressant treatments, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) (escitalopram or sertraline) or a Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) [duloxetine or venlafaxine extended release (XR)], initiated on Day 1 and continued through the double-blind induction Phase. Participants will be primarily evaluated for improvement in depressive symptoms as assessed by change in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at Week 4. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant
Keywords
Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant, Esketamine, Oral Antidepressant, Elderly Participants

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
139 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intranasal Esketamine plus Oral Antidepressant
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will self-administer esketamine intranasally twice per week for 4 weeks as a flexible dose regimen in the Double-Blind Induction Phase. All participants will start with first dose (Day 1 as 28 milligram [mg]); second dose (Day 4) is either 28 or 56 mg. All subsequent doses may be 28, 56 or 84 mg. After the first dose, all dosing decisions are determined by the investigator based on efficacy and tolerability. In addition participants will simultaneously initiate a new, open-label oral antidepressant (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, or Venlafaxine extended release [XR]) on Day 1 that will be continued for the duration of Double-Blind Induction Phase.
Arm Title
Placebo plus Oral Antidepressant
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will self-administer matching placebo, intranasally, twice per week for 4 weeks as a flexible dose regimen in Double-Blind Induction Phase using the same titration as Esketamine. In addition participants will simultaneously initiate a new, open-label oral antidepressant (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, or Venlafaxine XR) on Day 1 that will be continued for the duration of Double-Blind Induction Phase.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Esketamine
Intervention Description
All participants will start with first dose (Day 1 as 28 milligram [mg]); second dose (Day 4) is either 28 or 56 mg. All subsequent doses may be 28, 56 or 84 mg. After the first dose, all dosing decisions are determined by the investigator based on efficacy and tolerability.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Participants will self-administer matching placebo, intranasally, twice per week for 4-weeks as a flexible dose regimen in the Double-Blind Induction Phase.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Duloxetine (Oral Antidepressant)
Intervention Description
Duloxetine could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of Massachusetts General Hospital -Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ) and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. The minimum therapeutic dose is 60 milligram per day (mg/day).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Escitalopram (Oral Antidepressant)
Intervention Description
Escitalopram could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Escitalopram will be given at a dose of 10 mg/day throughout the Double-Blind Induction Phase. This dose (10 mg/day) is the also the minimum therapeutic dose.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Sertraline (Oral Antidepressant)
Intervention Description
Sertraline could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Sertraline may be titrated up to a dose of 150 mg/day, but if not tolerated the dose can be reduced to the minimum therapeutic dose of 50 mg/day.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Venlafaxine Extended Release (XR) (New Antidepressant)
Intervention Description
Venlafaxine Extended Release could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Venlafaxine Extended Release may be titrated up to a dose of 150 mg/day, but if not tolerated the dose can be reduced to the minimum therapeutic dose of 75 mg/day.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- Mixed-Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis
Description
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. The scale consists of 10 items (to evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, inability to feel [interest level], pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptoms), summed for a total possible score range of 0-60. Higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase[Day 28])
Title
Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) Analysis
Description
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. The scale consists of 10 items (to evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, inability to feel [interest level], pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptoms), summed for a total possible score range of 0-60. Higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement. Missing data was imputed using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Time Frame
Baseline and Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved >=50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)
Description
Percentage of participants with greater than or equal to (>=50) percent (%) reduction from baseline are reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Time Frame
At Endpoint-Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]
Title
Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)
Description
Remission was defined as participants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (=<) 12. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Time Frame
At Endpoint-Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]
Title
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) Score to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis on Ranks
Description
CGI-S provides an overall clinician-determined summary measure of the severity of the participants illness including participants history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior, and the impact of the symptoms on the participants ability to function. The CGI-S evaluates the severity of psychopathology on a scale of 0 to 7. Considering total clinical experience, a participant is assessed on severity of mental illness at the time of rating according to: 0=not assessed; 1=normal (not at all ill); 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among the most extremely ill patients. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as the "End Point" for that phase.
Time Frame
Baseline and Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])
Title
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): Health Status Index
Description
EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part instrument for use as a measure of health outcome, designed for self-completion by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ VAS. EQ-5D-5L descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels of perceived problems (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a health status index (HSI). HSI ranges from -0.148 (health state value equal to dead) and 0.949 (full health), is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health).
Time Frame
Baseline and Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])
Title
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): EQ-VAS
Description
EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part instrument for use as a measure of health outcome, designed for self-completion by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ VAS. The EQ VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his or her overall health status at the time of completion, on a scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine).
Time Frame
Baseline and Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])
Title
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]): Sum Score
Description
EQ-5D-5L consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ VAS). EQ-5D-5L descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels of perceived problems (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a Health Status Index (HSI). HSI ranges from -0.148 (health state value equal to dead) and 0.949 (full health). EQ VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on a scale of 0 (worst health you can imagine) to 100 (best health you can imagine). Sum score ranges from 0 to 100 where, sum score = (sum of the scores from the 5 dimensions minus 5) *5. Higher score indicates worst health state.
Time Frame
Baseline and Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: At the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF), participant must be a man or woman 65 years of age or older At the start of the Screening/prospective observational Phase, participant must meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) [if single-episode MDD, the duration must be greater than or equal to (>=) 2 years] or recurrent MDD, without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) At the start of the Screening/Prospective observational Phase, participant must have an Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician rated (IDS-C30) total score of greater than or equal to (>=) 31 At the start of the Screening/Prospective observational Phase, participants must have had nonresponse (less than or equal to 25% improvement) to >=1 but less than or equal to (<=) 8 oral antidepressant treatments taken at adequate dosage and for adequate duration, as assessed using the Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ) and documented records by medical and pharmacy/prescription records, or a letter from the treating physician, for the current episode of depression Participant must be taking one of the oral antidepressant treatment with nonresponse that is documented on the MGH-ATRQ at the start of the screening/prospective observational phase The participant's current major depressive episode, depression symptom severity (Week 1 MADRS total score greater than or equal to 24 required) and treatment response to antidepressant treatments used in the current depressive episode (retrospectively assessed) must be confirmed for participation in a clinical study based on a Site-Independent Qualification Assessment Participant must be medically stable on the basis of clinical laboratory tests performed in the screening/prospective observational phase Exclusion Criteria: The participant's depressive symptoms have previously demonstrated nonresponse to: Esketamine or ketamine in the current major depressive episode per clinical judgment, or all of the 4 oral antidepressant treatment options available for the double-blind induction Phase (Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Sertraline, and Venlafaxine extended release [XR]) in the current major depressive episode (based on MGH-ATRQ), or an adequate course of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the current major depressive episode, defined as at least 7 treatments with unilateral ECT Participants who has received vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) or who has received deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the current episode of depression Participant has a current or prior DSM-5 diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or MDD with psychosis, bipolar or related disorders (confirmed by the MINI), obsessive compulsive disorder (current episode only), intellectual disability ( intellectual disability [DSM-5 diagnostic codes 317, 318.0, 318.1, 318.2, 315.8, and 319]), borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder Participant has homicidal ideation/intent, per the Investigator's clinical judgment, or has suicidal ideation with some intent to act within 6 months prior to the start of the Screening/prospective observational Phase, per the Investigator's clinical judgment or based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and also includes history of suicidal behavior within the past year prior to start of the screening/prospective observational phase Participant has a history (lifetime) of ketamine, phencyclidine (PCP), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) hallucinogen-related use disorder\ Participant has a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) < 25 or <22 for those participants with less than an equivalent of high school education Participant has neurodegenerative disorder (eg, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease with clinical evidence of cognitive impairment) or evidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Participant has a history of uncontrolled hypertension; current or past history of significant pulmonary insufficiency/condition;clinically significant ECG abnormalities; current or past history of seizures; clinically significant cardiovascular disorders including cerebral and cardiac vascular disease
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial
Organizational Affiliation
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
Country
United States
City
New Haven
State/Province
Connecticut
Country
United States
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12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
34235612
Citation
Doty RL, Popova V, Wylie C, Fedgchin M, Daly E, Janik A, Ochs-Ross R, Lane R, Lim P, Cooper K, Melkote R, Jamieson C, Singh J, Drevets WC. Effect of Esketamine Nasal Spray on Olfactory Function and Nasal Tolerability in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression: Results from Four Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Studies. CNS Drugs. 2021 Jul;35(7):781-794. doi: 10.1007/s40263-021-00826-9. Epub 2021 Jul 7.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
33128208
Citation
Perez-Ruixo C, Rossenu S, Zannikos P, Nandy P, Singh J, Drevets WC, Perez-Ruixo JJ. Population Pharmacokinetics of Esketamine Nasal Spray and its Metabolite Noresketamine in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2021 Apr;60(4):501-516. doi: 10.1007/s40262-020-00953-4. Epub 2020 Oct 31.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
32860422
Citation
Katz EG, Hough D, Doherty T, Lane R, Singh J, Levitan B. Benefit-Risk Assessment of Esketamine Nasal Spray vs. Placebo in Treatment-Resistant Depression. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2021 Feb;109(2):536-546. doi: 10.1002/cpt.2024. Epub 2020 Oct 13.
Results Reference
derived
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Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Elderly Subjects with Treatment-resistant Depression

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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Elderly Participants With Treatment-resistant Depression

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