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Xanamem® in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Impaired Cognition (XanaCIDD)

Primary Purpose

Major Depressive Disorder, MDD, Cognitive Impairment

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Xanamem™
Placebo
Sponsored by
Actinogen Medical
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 Xanamem, UE2343, Actinogen, Cortisol, 11β-HSD1, 11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Key Inclusion Criteria: Male or female aged 18 to 75, inclusive. Positive MDD primary diagnosis confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Persistent depressive symptoms as determined by a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) ≥ 17 at Screening. Cognitive abilities on a coding test > 0.5 standard deviations below expected. Self-reported subjective cognitive dysfunction. Currently or previously treated with a stable dose of a first- or second-line antidepressant that is approved for the treatment of depression (but not a tricyclic antidepressant, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or vortioxetine). If on current treatment, dose must be stable for at least 6 weeks. Smokers are eligible if they are able to comfortably abstain from nicotine for 2 hours prior to scheduled cognitive assessments. Able to comfortably abstain from caffeine intake for 4 hours prior to scheduled cognitive assessments. Must provide written informed consent to participate in the trial and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol and complete all trial visits. Key Exclusion Criteria: Active suicidal ideation within the previous 3 months On a tricyclic antidepressant, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, esketamine, or vortioxetine. A history of clinically diagnosed dementia of any type Previous clinically significant systemic illness or infection, including test positive COVID-19, within the past 4 weeks prior to Screening Has a BMI or body weight that will interfere with participation in the trial Type I or Type II diabetes requiring insulin Clinically significant ECG abnormalities Participation in another clinical trial of a drug or device Trial participants who in the opinion of the Investigator exhibit physical, cognitive, or language impairments of such severity as to adversely affect the validity of the data derived from the neuropsychological tests. Positive testing for HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C antibodies at Screening. Participants with a history of drug abuse or addiction in the past 2 years Current use of cannabis/marijuana, or tetrahydrocannabinol-containing medications.

Sites / Locations

  • Paratus Clinical Research Western SydneyRecruiting
  • Emeritus ResearchRecruiting
  • Genesis Research ServicesRecruiting
  • Paratus Clinical Research BrisbaneRecruiting
  • USC Clinical TrialsRecruiting
  • CMAX Clinical ResearchRecruiting
  • Emeritus ResearchRecruiting
  • Ramsay Clinic Albert Road
  • Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research CentreRecruiting
  • NeuroCentrixRecruiting
  • St Pancras Clinical Research

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

10 mg Xanamem™

Placebo

Arm Description

10 mg Xanamem™ capsule, to be administered orally once every morning with or without food

Placebo capsule, to be administered orally once every morning with or without food

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Efficacy of Xanamem on attention, including working memory
Change from Baseline to EOT in an Attention Composite of a Cogstate Cognitive Test Battery (CTB) (Detection, Identification, and One Back tests)
Evaluation of the short-term safety and tolerability of Xanamem
Incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) Incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) and SUSARs

Secondary Outcome Measures

Determine the effects of Xanamem on depressive symptoms
Change from Baseline to EOT on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). The MADRS is a 10-item diagnostic questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive episodes and is designed to be sensitive to treatment effects. Each item is scored from 0 to 6, and overall scores range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate greater severity.
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: A customized Cognitive Test Battery (CTB) will be used to assess the extent to which 10 mg Xanamem once daily improves performance in multiple cognitive domains (attention, executive function, and episodic memory) from Baseline to each trial visit compared to placebo. The assessments require the participant to perform a variety of digital tasks: Detection (Psychomotor Function) Identification (Attention) One Back (Working Memory) One Card Learning (Visual Learning) International Digit Symbol Substitution Test - Symbols (Processing Speed)
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (HVLT-R), a list-learning test that will be used to assess the extent to which Xanamem sustains performance in verbal learning and memory (recognition and recall). A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Category Fluency Test (CFT) to measure performance in language and executive function domains. The CFT measures the spontaneous production of words that are exemplars of different categories (such as animals, fruits, and vegetables) in 1 minute. A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Letter Fluency Test (LFT) to measure performance in language and executive function domains. The LFT measures spontaneous productions of words beginning with a designated letter (3 different letters are assessed, such as F, A, and S) in 1 minute. A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: MADRS, a 10-item diagnostic questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive episodes and is designed to be sensitive to treatment effects. Each item is scored from 0 to 6, and overall scores range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate more severe depression.
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S), for participants to provide their perception of the severity of their symptoms observed during the trial and 4 weeks after ceasing Xanamem by rating the severity of their symptoms on a seven-point scale: A higher number indicates a higher severity.
Determine the responder rate of Xanamem on depressive symptoms
Percentage of participants achieving a 50% or greater reduction in MADRS score Percentage of participants achieving a MADRS score of < 10 points at Week 6 (EOT)

Full Information

First Posted
October 17, 2022
Last Updated
September 20, 2023
Sponsor
Actinogen Medical
Collaborators
AXIOM Real Time Metrics
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05657691
Brief Title
Xanamem® in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Impaired Cognition (XanaCIDD)
Official Title
XanaCIDD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Xanamem® in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Impaired Cognition
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
November 28, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 15, 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 15, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Actinogen Medical
Collaborators
AXIOM Real Time Metrics

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Xanamem is being developed as a potential treatment for symptomatic, early stages of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This XanaCIDD Phase II study in MDD is to investigate the safety and efficacy of Xanamem™ in treating patients with cognitive and depressive symptoms. Trial participants will be randomized to either receive 10mg of Xanamem™ once daily or a Placebo at a 1:1 ratio in a double-blinded fashion.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Major Depressive Disorder, MDD, Cognitive Impairment
Keywords
Xanamem, UE2343, Actinogen, Cortisol, 11β-HSD1, 11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
placebo-controlled, parallel-group, double-blind, proof-of-concept trial
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
160 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
10 mg Xanamem™
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
10 mg Xanamem™ capsule, to be administered orally once every morning with or without food
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo capsule, to be administered orally once every morning with or without food
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Xanamem™
Other Intervention Name(s)
UE2343
Intervention Description
Xanamem™ is formulated in green and cream-colored size 3, Coni-Snap-shaped gelatin capsules as an excipient blend at a dose of 10mg. It contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient of UE2343.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Matching placebo which is identical in appearance to the test product (10 mg Xanamem™ QD) except that it contains no active ingredient.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Efficacy of Xanamem on attention, including working memory
Description
Change from Baseline to EOT in an Attention Composite of a Cogstate Cognitive Test Battery (CTB) (Detection, Identification, and One Back tests)
Time Frame
6 Weeks (Baseline to Week 6 (end of treatment (EOT)))
Title
Evaluation of the short-term safety and tolerability of Xanamem
Description
Incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) Incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) and SUSARs
Time Frame
6 Weeks (Baseline to Week 6 (EOT))
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Determine the effects of Xanamem on depressive symptoms
Description
Change from Baseline to EOT on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). The MADRS is a 10-item diagnostic questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive episodes and is designed to be sensitive to treatment effects. Each item is scored from 0 to 6, and overall scores range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate greater severity.
Time Frame
6 Weeks (Baseline to Week 6 (EOT))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: A customized Cognitive Test Battery (CTB) will be used to assess the extent to which 10 mg Xanamem once daily improves performance in multiple cognitive domains (attention, executive function, and episodic memory) from Baseline to each trial visit compared to placebo. The assessments require the participant to perform a variety of digital tasks: Detection (Psychomotor Function) Identification (Attention) One Back (Working Memory) One Card Learning (Visual Learning) International Digit Symbol Substitution Test - Symbols (Processing Speed)
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (HVLT-R), a list-learning test that will be used to assess the extent to which Xanamem sustains performance in verbal learning and memory (recognition and recall). A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Category Fluency Test (CFT) to measure performance in language and executive function domains. The CFT measures the spontaneous production of words that are exemplars of different categories (such as animals, fruits, and vegetables) in 1 minute. A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Letter Fluency Test (LFT) to measure performance in language and executive function domains. The LFT measures spontaneous productions of words beginning with a designated letter (3 different letters are assessed, such as F, A, and S) in 1 minute. A higher number of correct answers indicates a better result.
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: MADRS, a 10-item diagnostic questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive episodes and is designed to be sensitive to treatment effects. Each item is scored from 0 to 6, and overall scores range from 0 to 60. Higher scores indicate more severe depression.
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the durability of cognitive and antidepressant response to Xanamem using cognitive and depression scales
Description
Determining the durability of cognitive and anti-depressive effects at Week 10 (4 Weeks post last dose of Xanamem) utilising: Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S), for participants to provide their perception of the severity of their symptoms observed during the trial and 4 weeks after ceasing Xanamem by rating the severity of their symptoms on a seven-point scale: A higher number indicates a higher severity.
Time Frame
4 Weeks (Week 6 (EOT) to Week 10 (EOS))
Title
Determine the responder rate of Xanamem on depressive symptoms
Description
Percentage of participants achieving a 50% or greater reduction in MADRS score Percentage of participants achieving a MADRS score of < 10 points at Week 6 (EOT)
Time Frame
6 Weeks (Baseline to Week 6 (EOT))

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: Male or female aged 18 to 75, inclusive. Positive MDD primary diagnosis confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Persistent depressive symptoms as determined by a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) ≥ 17 at Screening. Cognitive abilities on a coding test > 0.5 standard deviations below expected. Self-reported subjective cognitive dysfunction. Currently or previously treated with a stable dose of a first- or second-line antidepressant that is approved for the treatment of depression (but not a tricyclic antidepressant, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or vortioxetine). If on current treatment, dose must be stable for at least 6 weeks. Smokers are eligible if they are able to comfortably abstain from nicotine for 2 hours prior to scheduled cognitive assessments. Able to comfortably abstain from caffeine intake for 4 hours prior to scheduled cognitive assessments. Must provide written informed consent to participate in the trial and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol and complete all trial visits. Key Exclusion Criteria: Active suicidal ideation within the previous 3 months On a tricyclic antidepressant, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, esketamine, or vortioxetine. A history of clinically diagnosed dementia of any type Previous clinically significant systemic illness or infection, including test positive COVID-19, within the past 4 weeks prior to Screening Has a BMI or body weight that will interfere with participation in the trial Type I or Type II diabetes requiring insulin Clinically significant ECG abnormalities Participation in another clinical trial of a drug or device Trial participants who in the opinion of the Investigator exhibit physical, cognitive, or language impairments of such severity as to adversely affect the validity of the data derived from the neuropsychological tests. Positive testing for HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C antibodies at Screening. Participants with a history of drug abuse or addiction in the past 2 years Current use of cannabis/marijuana, or tetrahydrocannabinol-containing medications.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Harinder Chera
Phone
+1 650 465 5961
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Harinder Chera
Organizational Affiliation
Actinogen Medical Limited
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Paratus Clinical Research Western Sydney
City
Blacktown
State/Province
New South Wales
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
Emeritus Research
City
Botany
State/Province
New South Wales
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
Genesis Research Services
City
Newcastle
State/Province
New South Wales
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
Paratus Clinical Research Brisbane
City
Brisbane
State/Province
Queensland
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
USC Clinical Trials
City
Sippy Downs
State/Province
Queensland
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
CMAX Clinical Research
City
Adelaide
State/Province
South Australia
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
Emeritus Research
City
Camberwell
State/Province
Victoria
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
Ramsay Clinic Albert Road
City
Melbourne
State/Province
Victoria
ZIP/Postal Code
3004
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Malcolm Hopwood, MD MBBS
Facility Name
Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre
City
Melbourne
State/Province
Victoria
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
NeuroCentrix
City
Noble Park
State/Province
Victoria
Country
Australia
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
Facility Name
St Pancras Clinical Research
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
EC2Y 8EA
Country
United Kingdom
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Contact:
Email
clinicaltrials@actinogen.com.au
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Martin Johnson, MB ChB

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28012176/
Description
Selection and early clinical evaluation of the brain-penetrant 11β-HSD1 inhibitor UE2343

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Xanamem® in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Impaired Cognition (XanaCIDD)

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