Brexpiprazole (OPC-34712) as an Adjunctive Treatment in Active Adults, 18 to 35 Years Old, With Major Depressive Disorder Who Are in a School or Work Environment

NCT ID: NCT02013609

Last Updated: 2016-03-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-11-30

Study Completion Date

2014-10-31

Brief Summary

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To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexibly dosed adjunctive brexpiprazole treatment in active adults with MDD, 18 to 35 years old, who are experiencing an inadequate selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)/serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) response in a school or work environment.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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MDD

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

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Brexpiprazole

Intervention Type DRUG

Treatment 12 weeks) - Up to 3 mg/day, once daily dose, tablets, orally

Interventions

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Brexpiprazole

Treatment 12 weeks) - Up to 3 mg/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 35 years old at the time of consent (inclusive, and outpatients only).

Are (and will be) working 20 hours or more per week or a student taking 6 credit hours or more during the trial period, however minor deviations from the "part-time" concept may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis based on approval of the medical monitor.

Have a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)- 17-item Total Score ≥ 18 at screening and baseline.

Have a Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) 3-item mean score ≥ 5 at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects with any of the following current Axis I DSM-IV-TR diagnoses: delirium, dementia, amnestic, or other cognitive disorders; schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other psychotic disorders; bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, or bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS); eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa or bulimia); obsessive compulsive disorder; panic disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder; and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Subjects with any of the following current Axis II DSM-IV-TR diagnoses: borderline, antisocial, paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal or histrionic personality disorders, or mental retardation.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 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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Cerritos, California, United States

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Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Garden Grove, California, United States

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Glendale, California, United States

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Orange, California, United States

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Riverside, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Norwich, Connecticut, United States

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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Hialeah, Florida, United States

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Melbourne, Florida, United States

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

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Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Jamaica, New York, United States

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Staten Island, New York, United States

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Seattle, Washington, 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)

Other Identifiers

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331-13-003

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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