Trial Outcomes & Findings for Long-Term Administration Study of Aripiprazole as an Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder (NCT NCT00882362)

NCT ID: NCT00882362

Last Updated: 2014-02-10

Results Overview

Change from baseline to Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF). Higher MADRS score indicates more severe depression, and each item yields a score of 0 to 6. The overall score ranges from 0 to 60. The questionnaire includes questions on the following symptoms 1\. Apparent sadness 2. Reported sadness 3. Inner tension 4. Reduced sleep 5. Reduced appetite 6. Concentration difficulties 7. Lassitude 8. Inability to feel 9. Pessimistic thoughts 10. Suicidal thoughts

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

155 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline(Day 1), Week52 or at discontinuation

Results posted on

2014-02-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Continuing Subjects
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Overall Study
STARTED
122
33
Overall Study
COMPLETED
73
10
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
49
23

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Continuing Subjects
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Overall Study
Adverse Event
13
10
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
13
10
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
3
0
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
7
2
Overall Study
Pregnancy
1
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
5
1
Overall Study
Diabetic glucose level or HbA1C>=6.5%
2
0
Overall Study
change of residence or other commitments
5
0

Baseline Characteristics

Long-Term Administration Study of Aripiprazole as an Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Continuing Subjects
n=122 Participants
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
n=33 Participants
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Total
n=155 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
39.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=5 Participants
73.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6 • n=7 Participants
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.1 • n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
122 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
122 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=7 Participants
78 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
67 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
77 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Japan
122 participants
n=5 Participants
33 participants
n=7 Participants
155 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline(Day 1), Week52 or at discontinuation

Change from baseline to Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF). Higher MADRS score indicates more severe depression, and each item yields a score of 0 to 6. The overall score ranges from 0 to 60. The questionnaire includes questions on the following symptoms 1\. Apparent sadness 2. Reported sadness 3. Inner tension 4. Reduced sleep 5. Reduced appetite 6. Concentration difficulties 7. Lassitude 8. Inability to feel 9. Pessimistic thoughts 10. Suicidal thoughts

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Continuing Subjects
n=122 Participants
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
n=33 Participants
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
-4.60 Rating Score
Standard Error 0.8
-10.5 Rating Score
Standard Error 1.9

Adverse Events

Continuing Subjects

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 111 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Newly Entering Subjects

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Continuing Subjects
n=122 participants at risk
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
n=33 participants at risk
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur Fracture
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Haematoma Subdural
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/33 • 52 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Parkinsonism
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Abortion Missed
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/33 • 52 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Interstitial Lung Disease
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumothorax
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Continuing Subjects
n=122 participants at risk
Subjects receiving the study drug for at least 4 weeks during the placebo-controlled double-blind treatment period of the 031-08-001 study
Newly Entering Subjects
n=33 participants at risk
Newly entering elderly patients with major depressive disorder, aged 65 and above
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
5.7%
7/122 • Number of events 9 • 52 weeks
18.2%
6/33 • Number of events 6 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
7.4%
9/122 • Number of events 13 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Salivary Hypersecretion
1.6%
2/122 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
5.7%
7/122 • Number of events 8 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Oedema
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
General disorders
Malaise
4.9%
6/122 • Number of events 6 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
34.4%
42/122 • Number of events 62 • 52 weeks
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 7 • 52 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
2.5%
3/122 • Number of events 4 • 52 weeks
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 7 • 52 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 6 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Akathisia
27.9%
34/122 • Number of events 39 • 52 weeks
24.2%
8/33 • Number of events 10 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
11.5%
14/122 • Number of events 15 • 52 weeks
15.2%
5/33 • Number of events 5 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
9.8%
12/122 • Number of events 14 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
0.82%
1/122 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
9.1%
3/33 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness Postural
1.6%
2/122 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.9%
6/122 • Number of events 6 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dyskinesia
5.7%
7/122 • Number of events 7 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Incontinence
0.00%
0/122 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
4.9%
6/122 • Number of events 6 • 52 weeks
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 4 • 52 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Major Depression
7.4%
9/122 • Number of events 10 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Weight Increased
32.0%
39/122 • Number of events 39 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Blood Triglycerides Increased
9.0%
11/122 • Number of events 13 • 52 weeks
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased
7.4%
9/122 • Number of events 9 • 52 weeks
0.00%
0/33 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased
1.6%
2/122 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased
2.5%
3/122 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks
Investigations
Weight Decreased
2.5%
3/122 • Number of events 3 • 52 weeks
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2 • 52 weeks

Additional Information

Director of Clinical Research and Development

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Phone: +81-3-6361-7366

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place