Effectiveness Study of Vilazodone to Treat Depression and to Discover Genetic Markers Associated With Response

NCT ID: NCT00285376

Last Updated: 2008-02-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

410 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-02-28

Study Completion Date

2007-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study is designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of vilazodone for major depressive disorder and to discover genetic markers associated with response. This study will enroll approximately 400 patients.

Detailed Description

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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, 8-week, clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of vilazodone and to discover genetic markers of treatment response associated with vilazodone use in adult patients diagnosed with MDD by the DSM-IV-TR criteria. This study will enroll approximately 400 patients.

Conditions

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Depressive Disorder, Major

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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1

vilazodone

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

vilazodone

Intervention Type DRUG

titration to 40mg tablets qd for 8 weeks

2

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

vilazodone

Intervention Type DRUG

titration to 40mg tablets qd for 8 weeks

Interventions

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vilazodone

titration to 40mg tablets qd for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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EMD 68843, SB-659746

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female patients 18-65 years of age, inclusive.
* A diagnosis of MDD, single episode or recurrent, according to DSM-IV-TR (296.2/296.3) with a current Major Depressive Episode of less than two year's duration with a minimum duration of at least 4 weeks.
* HAM-D score ≥ 22.
* HAM-D item 1 (depressed mood) score ≥ 2.
* Patients must be able to provide written informed consent to participate before beginning any trial related activities.
* Patients must be able to speak, read and understand English and possess the ability to respond to questions and follow simple instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

* A current (or within 6 months prior to the Screening Visit) Axis I disorder of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia or Simple Phobia will be allowed).
* A history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar I or II disorder (with a history of hypomanic or manic episodes).
* DSM-IV-TR criteria for substance abuse (alcohol or drugs) within 3 months prior to Screening Visit or substance dependence within 6 months prior to the Screening Visit.
* Criteria for any of the following DSM-IV-TR MDD Specifiers: \[a\] With Catatonic Features; \[b\] With Postpartum Onset; \[c\] With Seasonal Pattern.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Genaissance Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Genaissance Pharmaceuticals

Principal Investigators

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Carol Reed, M.D.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Genaissance Pharmaceuticals

Locations

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Pharmacology Research Institute

Los Alamitos, California, United States

Site Status

Pharmacology Research Institute

Newport Beach, California, United States

Site Status

Pharmacology Research Institute

Northridge, California, United States

Site Status

Pharmacology Research Institute

Riverside, California, United States

Site Status

Atlanta Institute of Medicine & Research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Atlanta Institute of Medicine & Research

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Summit Research Network (Michigan), Inc.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Summit Research Network (Michigan), Inc.

Flint, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Social Psychiatry Research Institute

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Site Status

Summit Research Network (Oregon) Inc.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Site Status

University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry Mood and Anxiety Disorders Section

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Southeast Health Consultants, LLC

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

University of Utah health Services Center Dept. of Psychiatry Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Site Status

Northwest Clinical Research Center

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Site Status

Summit Research Network (Seattle) LLC

Seattle, Washington, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Kornstein S, Chang CT, Gommoll CP, Edwards J. Vilazodone efficacy in subgroups of patients with major depressive disorder: a post-hoc analysis of four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2018 Jul;33(4):217-223. doi: 10.1097/YIC.0000000000000217.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 29608461 (View on PubMed)

Culpepper L, Mathews M, Ghori R, Edwards J. Clinical relevance of vilazodone treatment in patients with major depressive disorder: categorical improvement in symptoms. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2014;16(1):PCC.13m01571. doi: 10.4088/PCC.13m01571. Epub 2014 Jan 30.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 24940525 (View on PubMed)

Jain R, Chen D, Edwards J, Mathews M. Early and sustained improvement with vilazodone in adult patients with major depressive disorder: post hoc analyses of two phase III trials. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 Feb;30(2):263-70. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2013.855188. Epub 2013 Oct 31.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 24127687 (View on PubMed)

Clayton AH, Kennedy SH, Edwards JB, Gallipoli S, Reed CR. The effect of vilazodone on sexual function during the treatment of major depressive disorder. J Sex Med. 2013 Oct;10(10):2465-76. doi: 10.1111/jsm.12004. Epub 2012 Dec 6.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23216998 (View on PubMed)

Reed CR, Kajdasz DK, Whalen H, Athanasiou MC, Gallipoli S, Thase ME. The efficacy profile of vilazodone, a novel antidepressant for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Curr Med Res Opin. 2012 Jan;28(1):27-39. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2011.628303. Epub 2011 Nov 23.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 22106941 (View on PubMed)

Rickels K, Athanasiou M, Robinson DS, Gibertini M, Whalen H, Reed CR. Evidence for efficacy and tolerability of vilazodone in the treatment of major depressive disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Psychiatry. 2009 Mar;70(3):326-33. doi: 10.4088/jcp.08m04637. Epub 2009 Mar 10.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 19284933 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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GNSC-04-DP-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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