Trial Outcomes & Findings for Iloperidone Augmentation of SSRIs for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With Residual Anger and Irritability (NCT NCT01464229)

NCT ID: NCT01464229

Last Updated: 2017-04-11

Results Overview

Of the 20 patients randomized, data was analyzed for 13 completers. Symptom Questionnaire (SQ) Anger/Hostility Scale; this is a 23-item subscale of the 92-item Symptom Questionnaire. This score ranges from 0 to 23; higher values represent higher anger and hostility.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

9 weeks

Results posted on

2017-04-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Iloperidone, Then Placebo
Iloperidone (1-8 mg) for 4 weeks, then placebo for 4 weeks; in addition to standard SSRI antidepressant
Placebo, Then Iloperidone
Placebo: Placebo for 4 weeks, then iloperidone for 4 weeks; in addition to standard SSRI antidepressant
Overall Study
STARTED
10
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
5
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

20 patients randomized into the study.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Iloperidone, Then Placebo
n=10 Participants
Iloperidone: Iloperidone 1-8 mg for 4 weeks then placebo for 4 weeks, in addition to SSRI antidepressant
Placebo, Then Iloperidone
n=10 Participants
Placebo: Placebo for 4 weeks then iloperidone for 4 weeks; addition to standard SSRI antidepressant
Total
n=20 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
10 Participants
n=10 Participants
10 Participants
n=10 Participants
20 Participants
n=20 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Females
6 Participants
n=6 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.
8 Participants
n=8 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.
14 Participants
n=14 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.
Sex/Gender, Customized
Males
4 Participants
n=4 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.
2 Participants
n=2 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.
6 Participants
n=6 Participants • 20 patients randomized into the study.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 weeks

Of the 20 patients randomized, data was analyzed for 13 completers. Symptom Questionnaire (SQ) Anger/Hostility Scale; this is a 23-item subscale of the 92-item Symptom Questionnaire. This score ranges from 0 to 23; higher values represent higher anger and hostility.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Iloperidone, Then Placebo
n=5 Participants
Iloperidone: Iloperidone 1-8 mg for 4 weeks then placebo for 4 weeks; addition to SSRI antidepressant
Placebo, Then Iloperidone
n=8 Participants
Placebo: Placebo for 4 weeks then iloperidone for 4 weeks; addition to standard SSRI antidepressant
SQ Anger/Hostility Scale
Iloperidone
4.8 Score on Anger/Hostility Scale
Standard Deviation 4.3
8 Score on Anger/Hostility Scale
Standard Deviation 6.2
SQ Anger/Hostility Scale
Placebo
6.7 Score on Anger/Hostility Scale
Standard Deviation 5.8
7.5 Score on Anger/Hostility Scale
Standard Deviation 7.2

Adverse Events

Iloperidone

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Iloperidone
n=13 participants at risk
Placebo
n=13 participants at risk
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/13
General disorders
Increased Irritability
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/13

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Iloperidone
n=13 participants at risk
Placebo
n=13 participants at risk
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry Mouth
46.2%
6/13
7.7%
1/13
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
15.4%
2/13
15.4%
2/13
Nervous system disorders
Headaches
15.4%
2/13
7.7%
1/13
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
15.4%
2/13
7.7%
1/13
Gastrointestinal disorders
Cramping
7.7%
1/13
0.00%
0/13

Additional Information

Esther Howe

MGH

Phone: 617-726-8895

Results disclosure agreements

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