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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of TS-121 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Primary Purpose

Major Depressive Disorder

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
TS-121 10 mg
TS-121 50 mg
Placebo
Sponsored by
Taisho Pharmaceutical R&D Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Major Depressive Disorder focused on measuring Major Depressive Disorder, Adjunctive Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adult males and females between 18 and 65 years of age inclusive (at time of initial informed consent)
  2. Patients with a current diagnosis of MDD by DSM-5, confirmed through a structured interview using MINI
  3. Patients who receive the same antidepressant (SSRI, SNRI or bupropion monotherapy) for at least 6 weeks of continuous treatment with at least 4 weeks on a fixed dose
  4. Patients who willing to remain on the same primary SSRI, SNRI or bupropion and fixed dose throughout the course of the study
  5. Patients who meet the total score on the HAM-D as listed below

    1. HAM-D ≥ 18 at Screening
    2. HAM-D ≥ 18 at Baseline
  6. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤ 38 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients with inadequate response to ≥2 prior antidepressant treatments (not including current antidepressant) of at least 4 weeks duration each for the current episode
  2. Patients whose current depressive episode is diagnosed with psychotic features, catatonic features, post-partum (primary onset), or is secondary to a general medical disorder
  3. Patients with a diagnosis of any of the following DSM-5 class disorders

    1. Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
    2. Bipolar and related disorders
    3. Anxiety disorders [Co-morbid GAD and SAD will be allowed in the study if the primary diagnosis is MDD, and if in the opinion of the investigator, the comorbid anxiety is not likely to interfere with the subject's ability to participate in the trial or affect study outcome]
    4. Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
    5. Trauma- and Stressor-related disorders
  4. Patients who received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within 12 months of Screening, received more than one course of ECT in their lifetime or plan to receive ECT during the study
  5. Patients who received repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) within 12 months of Screening or plan to receive rTMS during the study
  6. Patients who plan to initiate or terminate cognitive or behavioral psychotherapy or alter the frequency of ongoing therapy during this study
  7. Patients who have attempted suicide within the past 6 months
  8. Patients with history or presence of intellectual disability, pervasive developmental disorder, cognitive disorder, neurodegenerative disorder, or brain injury
  9. Patients with any history or complication of convulsive disorder
  10. Patients who are undergoing treatment with psychotropic medications, benzodiazepines, metyrapone, lithium and/or corticosteroids
  11. Patients who are taking moderate to strong CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers

Sites / Locations

  • Woodland International Research Group
  • Woodland Research Northwest
  • Collaborative Neuroscience Network
  • PAREXEL Early Phase Clinical Unit
  • Synergy East
  • NRC Research Institute
  • MCB Clinical Research Centers
  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
  • Compass Research
  • Atlanta Center for Medical Research
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Chicago Research Center
  • Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Boston Clinical Trials
  • Midwest Research Group - St. Charles Psychiatric Associates
  • St. Louis Clinical Trials
  • Hassman Research Institute
  • Global Medical Institutes
  • SPRI Clinical Trials
  • Midwest Clinical Research Center
  • IPS Research Company
  • Grayline Clinical Drug Trials

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

TS-121 10mg

TS-121 50mg

Placebo

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptoms which consists from 10 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 7-point scale (0 [absence of symptoms] to 6 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 10 items and can take range from 0 to 60. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
The HAM-A is a clinician-rated scale to assess anxiety symptoms which consists from 14 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 5-point scale (0 [absence of symptoms] to 4 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 14 items and can take range from 0 to 56. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Symptoms of Depression Questionnaire (SDQ)
The SDQ is a self-rated scale to assess the severity of symptoms across several subtypes of depression which consists from 44 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 6-point scale (1 [better than normal] to 6 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 44 items and can take range from 44 to 264. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S)
The CGI-S is a clinician-rated scale to assess the severity of the disorder. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. The score ranges from 1 (Normal, not ill at all) to 7 (Among the most extremely ill patients).
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Percentage of MADRS responders (≥ 50% reduction in total score) at Week 6
Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I)
Percentage of CGI-I improvers ("Very much improved" or "Much improved") at Week 6

Full Information

First Posted
March 15, 2017
Last Updated
July 1, 2020
Sponsor
Taisho Pharmaceutical R&D Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03093025
Brief Title
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of TS-121 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder
Official Title
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of TS-121 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With an Inadequate Response to Current Antidepressant Treatment
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Sponsor decision
Study Start Date
July 3, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 8, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 4, 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Taisho Pharmaceutical R&D Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of TS-121 as an adjunctive treatment for patients with major depressive disorder with an inadequate response to current antidepressant Treatment (SSRI, SNRI or bupropion).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Major Depressive Disorder
Keywords
Major Depressive Disorder, Adjunctive Treatment

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
51 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
TS-121 10mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
TS-121 50mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
TS-121 10 mg
Intervention Description
Orally taken once daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
TS-121 50 mg
Intervention Description
Orally taken once daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Orally taken once daily
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Description
The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptoms which consists from 10 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 7-point scale (0 [absence of symptoms] to 6 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 10 items and can take range from 0 to 60. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
6 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)
Description
The HAM-A is a clinician-rated scale to assess anxiety symptoms which consists from 14 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 5-point scale (0 [absence of symptoms] to 4 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 14 items and can take range from 0 to 56. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Symptoms of Depression Questionnaire (SDQ)
Description
The SDQ is a self-rated scale to assess the severity of symptoms across several subtypes of depression which consists from 44 items. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. Each item is scored on 6-point scale (1 [better than normal] to 6 [severe]). The total score is the sum of 44 items and can take range from 44 to 264. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S)
Description
The CGI-S is a clinician-rated scale to assess the severity of the disorder. The time frame for this scale is the past 7 days. The score ranges from 1 (Normal, not ill at all) to 7 (Among the most extremely ill patients).
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Description
Percentage of MADRS responders (≥ 50% reduction in total score) at Week 6
Time Frame
6 weeks
Title
Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I)
Description
Percentage of CGI-I improvers ("Very much improved" or "Much improved") at Week 6
Time Frame
6 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult males and females between 18 and 65 years of age inclusive (at time of initial informed consent) Patients with a current diagnosis of MDD by DSM-5, confirmed through a structured interview using MINI Patients who receive the same antidepressant (SSRI, SNRI or bupropion monotherapy) for at least 6 weeks of continuous treatment with at least 4 weeks on a fixed dose Patients who willing to remain on the same primary SSRI, SNRI or bupropion and fixed dose throughout the course of the study Patients who meet the total score on the HAM-D as listed below HAM-D ≥ 18 at Screening HAM-D ≥ 18 at Baseline Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤ 38 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: Patients with inadequate response to ≥2 prior antidepressant treatments (not including current antidepressant) of at least 4 weeks duration each for the current episode Patients whose current depressive episode is diagnosed with psychotic features, catatonic features, post-partum (primary onset), or is secondary to a general medical disorder Patients with a diagnosis of any of the following DSM-5 class disorders Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders Bipolar and related disorders Anxiety disorders [Co-morbid GAD and SAD will be allowed in the study if the primary diagnosis is MDD, and if in the opinion of the investigator, the comorbid anxiety is not likely to interfere with the subject's ability to participate in the trial or affect study outcome] Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Trauma- and Stressor-related disorders Patients who received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within 12 months of Screening, received more than one course of ECT in their lifetime or plan to receive ECT during the study Patients who received repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) within 12 months of Screening or plan to receive rTMS during the study Patients who plan to initiate or terminate cognitive or behavioral psychotherapy or alter the frequency of ongoing therapy during this study Patients who have attempted suicide within the past 6 months Patients with history or presence of intellectual disability, pervasive developmental disorder, cognitive disorder, neurodegenerative disorder, or brain injury Patients with any history or complication of convulsive disorder Patients who are undergoing treatment with psychotropic medications, benzodiazepines, metyrapone, lithium and/or corticosteroids Patients who are taking moderate to strong CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shoji Yasuda
Organizational Affiliation
Taisho Pharmaceutical R&D Inc.
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Woodland International Research Group
City
Little Rock
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72211
Country
United States
Facility Name
Woodland Research Northwest
City
Rogers
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72758
Country
United States
Facility Name
Collaborative Neuroscience Network
City
Garden Grove
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92845
Country
United States
Facility Name
PAREXEL Early Phase Clinical Unit
City
Glendale
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91206
Country
United States
Facility Name
Synergy East
City
Lemon Grove
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
91945
Country
United States
Facility Name
NRC Research Institute
City
Orange
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92868
Country
United States
Facility Name
MCB Clinical Research Centers
City
Colorado Springs
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80910
Country
United States
Facility Name
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
City
Norwich
State/Province
Connecticut
ZIP/Postal Code
06360
Country
United States
Facility Name
Compass Research
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32806
Country
United States
Facility Name
Atlanta Center for Medical Research
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30331
Country
United States
Facility Name
Rush University Medical Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60612
Country
United States
Facility Name
Chicago Research Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60634
Country
United States
Facility Name
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
City
Hoffman Estates
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60169
Country
United States
Facility Name
Boston Clinical Trials
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02131
Country
United States
Facility Name
Midwest Research Group - St. Charles Psychiatric Associates
City
Saint Charles
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63304
Country
United States
Facility Name
St. Louis Clinical Trials
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63141
Country
United States
Facility Name
Hassman Research Institute
City
Berlin
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
08009
Country
United States
Facility Name
Global Medical Institutes
City
Princeton
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
08540
Country
United States
Facility Name
SPRI Clinical Trials
City
Brooklyn
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
11235
Country
United States
Facility Name
Midwest Clinical Research Center
City
Dayton
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45417
Country
United States
Facility Name
IPS Research Company
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73103
Country
United States
Facility Name
Grayline Clinical Drug Trials
City
Wichita Falls
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
76309
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
32521250
Citation
Kamiya M, Sabia HD, Marella J, Fava M, Nemeroff CB, Umeuchi H, Iijima M, Chaki S, Nishino I. Efficacy and safety of TS-121, a novel vasopressin V1B receptor antagonist, as adjunctive treatment for patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Psychiatr Res. 2020 Sep;128:43-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.05.017. Epub 2020 May 31.
Results Reference
background
Links:
URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.05.017
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