An Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

NCT ID: NCT00417118

Last Updated: 2016-05-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

365 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-12-31

Study Completion Date

2008-04-30

Brief Summary

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The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of a 100 mg dose of saredutant compared to placebo in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the efficacy of saredutant on disability and quality of life in patients with generalized anxiety disorder, and to evaluate blood levels of saredutant.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Generalized Anxiety

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Saredutant 100 mg

Saredutant 100 mg once daily in the morning for a maximum of 8 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Saredutant

Intervention Type DRUG

oral administration (capsules)

Escitalopram 10 mg

Escitalopram 10 mg once daily in the morning for a maximum of 8 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Escitalopram

Intervention Type DRUG

oral administration (capsules)

Placebo

Placebo for one week during the run in period and for a maximum of 8 weeks during the active period

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

oral administration (capsules)

Interventions

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Saredutant

oral administration (capsules)

Intervention Type DRUG

Escitalopram

oral administration (capsules)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

oral administration (capsules)

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) criteria and confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Plus Generalized Anxiety Disorder module.

Exclusion Criteria

* Total score of less than 22 on the HAM-A.
* Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score greater than 18.
* Patients with a current history (within 6 months) of major depressive disorder or history or presence of bipolar disorders or psychotic disorders.
* Patients with alcohol dependence or abuse or substance dependence or abuse in the past 12 months except nicotine or caffeine dependence.
* Patients who have used the following prior to entry into Acute Phase: antipsychotics within 3 months, antidepressants including Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) within 1 month, anxiolytics within 2 weeks, mood-stabilizer (lithium, anticonvulsants) within 1 month, and/or high dose or prolonged benzodiazepine (continuous use for 3 months prior to admission) use.

The investigator will evaluate whether there are other reasons why a patient may not participate.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sanofi

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Clinical Sciences & Operations

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Sanofi

Locations

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Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Brussels, , Belgium

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Laval, , Canada

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Helsinki, , Finland

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Paris, , France

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Milan, , Italy

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Stockholm, , Sweden

Site Status

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Belgium Canada Finland France Italy Sweden Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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EFC5583

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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