Brexpiprazole (OPC-34712) as an Adjunctive Treatment in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Symptoms

NCT ID: NCT02013531

Last Updated: 2016-03-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

37 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-11-30

Study Completion Date

2014-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of flexibly dosed adjunctive brexpiprazole treatment in subjects with major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms, who are experiencing an inadequate selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)/serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) response.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Brexpiprazole

Up to 3 mg/day, once daily dose, tablets, orally

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Brexpiprazole

Intervention Type DRUG

Treatment (6 weeks) - Up to 3mg/day, once daily dose, tablets, orally

Interventions

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Brexpiprazole

Treatment (6 weeks) - Up to 3mg/day, once daily dose, tablets, orally

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have a diagnosis of a single or recurrent, nonpsychotic episode of MDD as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) and confirmed by both the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) and an adequate clinical psychiatric evaluation.
* Have a treatment history of an inadequate ADT response to at least 1 ADT (but not \> 3) for the current episode.
* Have received a single, trial-approved, SSRI or SNRI at an adequate dose for

≥ 6 weeks prior to screening.
* Are 18 to 65 years old at the time of consent (inclusive, and outpatients only).
* Have a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)-17-item Total Score ≥ 18 at screening and baseline.
* Have a Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Total Score ≥ 20 at screening and baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects with any of the following current Axis I DSM-IV-TR diagnoses:

* delirium
* dementia
* amnestic
* other cognitive disorders
* schizophrenia
* schizoaffective disorder
* other psychotic disorders
* bipolar I disorder,
* bipolar II disorder
* bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)
* eating disorders
* anorexia nervosa
* bulimia
* obsessive compulsive disorder
* post-traumatic stress disorder

Subjects with any of the following current Axis II DSM-IV-TR diagnoses:

* borderline, antisocial
* paranoid
* schizoid
* schizotypal
* histrionic personality disorders
* mental retardation.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Junichi Hashimoto, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Japan (OPCJ)

Locations

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Tuscon, Arizona, United States

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Garden Grove, California, United States

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Oceanside, California, United States

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Temecula, California, United States

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States

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Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Staten Island, New York, United States

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Salem, Oregon, United States

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Arlington, Texas, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Woodstock, Vermont, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Weiss C, Meehan SR, Brown TM, Gupta C, Morup MF, Thase ME, McIntyre RS, Ismail Z. Effects of adjunctive brexpiprazole on calmness and life engagement in major depressive disorder: post hoc analysis of patient-reported outcomes from clinical trial exit interviews. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2021 Dec 11;5(1):128. doi: 10.1186/s41687-021-00380-4.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34894307 (View on PubMed)

Davis LL, Ota A, Perry P, Tsuneyoshi K, Weiller E, Baker RA. Adjunctive brexpiprazole in patients with major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms: an exploratory study. Brain Behav. 2016 Jul 24;6(10):e00520. doi: 10.1002/brb3.520. eCollection 2016 Oct.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 27781135 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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331-13-002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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