Vortioxetine, 5, 10, and 20 mg, Relapse Prevention Study in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

NCT ID: NCT02371980

Last Updated: 2021-01-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

1106 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-02-10

Study Completion Date

2019-04-25

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of vortioxetine (5, 10, and 20 mg) versus placebo during the first 28 weeks of the 32-week double-blind treatment period in the prevention of relapse in participants with MDD who responded to acute treatment with vortioxetine 10 mg.

Detailed Description

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The drug being tested in this study is called vortioxetine. Vortioxetine is being tested for the prevention of relapse in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who respond to daily treatment with vortioxetine. This study will look at relapse rates of MDD in people who take vortioxetine.

The study will enroll approximately 1100 participants. All participants will receive vortioxetine 10 mg open-label for the first 16 weeks of the study. Participants who meet the appropriate MDD response criteria from the Week 8 Visit through Week 16 Visit will be eligible for randomization into the double-blind treatment period. Participants will be randomly assigned (by chance, like flipping a coin) to one of the four treatment groups-which will remain undisclosed to the patient and study doctor during the study (unless there is an urgent medical need):

* Vortioxetine 5 mg
* Vortioxetine 10 mg
* Vortioxetine 20 mg
* Placebo (dummy inactive pill) - this is a capsule that looks like the study drug but has no active ingredient

All participants will be asked to take one capsule at the same time each day throughout the study.

This multi-center trial will be conducted in the United States. The overall time to participate in this study is up to 55 weeks. Participants will make 19 visits to the clinic, and will be contacted by telephone 4 weeks after last dose of study drug for a follow-up assessment.

Conditions

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Major Depressive Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Open-label: Vortioxetine 10 mg

Vortioxetine 10 mg, capsules, orally, once, daily (QD) up to 8 weeks. Participants who achieved response (defined as a ≥50% reduction in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score from Baseline) continued to receive vortioxetine 10 mg, capsules, orally, QD for up to Week 16 (stabilization period) in the Open-label Period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Vortioxetine

Intervention Type DRUG

Vortioxetine capsules

Double-blind: Placebo

Following Open-label Period, participants who achieved remission criteria (defined as MADRS total score ≤12 at Weeks 14 and 16) were randomized to receive vortioxetine placebo-matching capsules, orally, QD from Week 17 up to Week 44 in the Double-blind Period.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Vortioxetine placebo-matching capsules

Double-blind: Vortioxetine 5 mg

Following Open-label Period, participants who achieved remission criteria (defined as MADRS total score ≤12 at Weeks 14 and 16) were randomized to receive vortioxetine 5 mg, capsules, orally, QD from Week 17 up to Week 44 in the Double-blind Period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Vortioxetine

Intervention Type DRUG

Vortioxetine capsules

Double-blind: Vortioxetine 10 mg

Following Open-label Period, participants who achieved remission criteria (defined as MADRS total score ≤12 at Weeks 14 and 16) were randomized to receive vortioxetine 10 mg, capsules, orally, QD from Week 17 up to Week 44 in the Double-blind Period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Vortioxetine

Intervention Type DRUG

Vortioxetine capsules

Double-blind: Vortioxetine 20 mg

Following Open-label Period, participants who achieved remission criteria (defined as MADRS total score ≤12 at Weeks 14 and 16) were randomized to receive vortioxetine 20 mg, capsules, orally, QD from Week 17 up to Week 44 in the Double-blind Period.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Vortioxetine

Intervention Type DRUG

Vortioxetine capsules

Interventions

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Vortioxetine

Vortioxetine capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Vortioxetine placebo-matching capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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LuAA21004

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is capable of understanding and complying with protocol requirements.
2. The participant or, when applicable, the participant's legally acceptable representative signs and dates a written, informed consent form and any required privacy authorization prior to the initiation of any study procedures.
3. Suffers from recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD) as the primary diagnosis according to Diagnostic \& Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition - Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria (classification code 296.3x), and the current episode is confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
4. Reported duration of the current episode is ≥8 weeks and ≤18months.
5. Had at least 2 other major depressive episodes (MDEs) before the current episode.
6. Has a Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score ≥26 at the Screening and Baseline I visits.
7. Is a man or woman aged 18 to 75 years, inclusive.
8. A female participant of childbearing potential who is sexually active with a nonsterilized male partner agrees to routinely use adequate contraception from signing of the informed consent throughout the duration of the study and for 30 days after the last dose.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Has received any investigational compound within 30 days prior to screening or 5 half-lives prior to screening, whichever is longer.
2. Has previously or is currently participating in this study.
3. Has participated in 2 or more clinical studies in the year prior to screening, or has participated in a clinical trial for a psychiatric condition that is exclusionary per this protocol.
4. Is an immediate family member, study site employee, or is in a dependent relationship with a study site employee who is involved in conduct of this study (eg, spouse, parent, child, sibling) or may consent under duress.
5. Has one or more of the following:

1. Any current psychiatric disorder which is the primary focus of treatment other than MDD as defined in the DSM-IV-TR, and assessed by the MINI.
2. Current or history of: manic or hypomanic episode, schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, major depression with psychotic features, bipolar depression with psychotic features, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), mental retardation, organic mental disorders, or mental disorders due to a general medical condition as defined in the DSM-IV-TR.
3. Current diagnosis or history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence (excluding nicotine or caffeine) as defined in the DSM-IV-TR that has not been in full and sustained remission for at least 3 months from the day of screening (Participant must also have negative urine drug screen at Screening and Baseline I.)
4. Presence or history of a clinically significant neurological disorder (including epilepsy) as determined by the investigator.
5. Neurodegenerative disorder (Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington disease, etc).
6. Any Axis II disorder as defined by DSM-IV-TR that might compromise the study.
6. The current depressive symptoms of the participant are considered by the investigator to have been resistant to 2 adequate antidepressant treatments of at least 6 weeks duration each.
7. Has a history of lack of response to previous adequate treatment with vortioxetine for any MDD episode with adequate treatment considered to be known dose of vortioxetine in the approved recommended dose range for at least 6 weeks duration.
8. Has received electroconvulsive therapy, vagal nerve stimulation, or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation within 6 months prior to Screening.
9. Has started receiving formal cognitive or behavioral therapy, systematic psychotherapy within 30 days from screening or plans to initiate such therapy during the study (supportive therapy, marital therapy and bereavement counseling are allowed).
10. Has a significant risk of suicide according to the investigator's clinical judgment or has a score ≥5 on item 10 (suicidal thoughts) of the MADRS or has made a suicide attempt in the previous 6 months.
11. Is required to take excluded medications or it is anticipated that the participant will require treatment with at least 1 of the disallowed concomitant medications during the study.
12. Has a clinically significant unstable illness, for example hepatic impairment or renal insufficiency, or a cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, rheumatologic, immunologic, hematological, infectious, dermatological disorder or metabolic disturbance.

Note: For the purposes of this protocol fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic pain diagnosis, and morbid obesity (BMI of \> 40) are considered unstable due to the potential impact on assessment of the primary endpoint.
13. Has a known history of or currently has increased intraocular pressure or is at risk of acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
14. Has 1 or more laboratory value outside the normal range, based on the blood or urine samples taken at the Screening Visit, that are considered by the investigator to be clinically significant; or the participant has any of the following values at the Screening Visit:

1. A serum creatinine value \>1.5 times the upper limits of normal (ULN).
2. A serum total bilirubin value \>1.5 xULN.
3. A serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) value \>2 xULN.
15. Has glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) ≥7% at screening and no prior diagnosis of diabetes and/or treatment for diabetes. NOTE: Participants with known stable diabetes are not excluded.
16. Has a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) value outside the normal range at the Screening Visit that is deemed clinically significant by the investigator. NOTE: Free T4 will be checked if TSH is out of range. If free T4 is abnormal the participant will be excluded.
17. Has clinically significant abnormal vital signs as determined by the investigator.
18. Has an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) as determined by the central reader and confirmed as clinically significant by the investigator.
19. Is positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies, or has a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
20. Has a disease or takes medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the assessments of safety, tolerability or efficacy.
21. The participant, in the opinion of the investigator, is unlikely to comply with the clinical study protocol or is unsuitable for any reason.
22. Has a history of hypersensitivity or allergies to vortioxetine.
23. If female, the participant is pregnant or lactating or intending to become pregnant before, during, or within 1 month after participating in this study; or intending to donate ova during such time period.
24. The participant is considered to be treatment resistant, eg, the participant has not responded to adequate monotherapy treatments of at least 6 weeks' duration, or has only responded to combination or augmentation therapy.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Takeda

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Medical Director Clinical Science

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Takeda

Locations

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NoesisPharma

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Site Status

SW Biomedical Research, LLC

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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CNS Research Science, Inc.

Cerritos, California, United States

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Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC

Garden Grove, California, United States

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Irvine Center for Clinical Research, Inc.

Irvine, California, United States

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Synergy Clinical Research of Escondido

Lemon Grove, California, United States

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Pharmacology Research Institute

Los Alamitos, California, United States

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Pacific Institute of Medical Research

Los Angeles, California, United States

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CNRI - Los Angeles, LLC

Pico Rivera, California, United States

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CNRI - San Diego, LLC

San Diego, California, United States

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Artemis Institute for Clinical Research, LLC

San Diego, California, United States

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University of California San Diego Medical Center

San Diego, California, United States

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Pasadena Research Institute

San Gabriel, California, United States

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Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC

Torrance, California, United States

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Research Center for Clinical Studies, Inc.

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

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CNS Clinical Research Group

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

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Gulfcoast Medical Research Center, LLC

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Site Status

MD Clinical

Hallandale, Florida, United States

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Indago Research & Health Center, Inc.

Hialeah, Florida, United States

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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Meridien Research

Maitland, Florida, United States

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Sarkis Clinical Trials - Parent

Ocala, Florida, United States

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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Stedman Clinical Trials, LLC

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Janice L. Miller, M.D., PA d/b/a Janus Center for Psychiatric Reseach

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Radiant Research, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Center for Medical Research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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iResearch Atlanta, LLC

Decatur, Georgia, United States

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Alexian Brothers Center for Psychiatric Research

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

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Rush St Lukes Presbyterian Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Capstone Clinical Research, Inc.

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

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Goldpoint Clinical Research, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Buynak Clinical Research

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

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Phoenix Medical Research, Inc.

Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

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Heartland Research Associates, LLC

Wichita, Kansas, United States

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Lake Charles Clinical Trials, LLC

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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Pharmasite Research, Inc.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Potomac Grove Clinical Research Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

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Boston Clinical Trials & Medical Research

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Univ. of Massachussetts Memorial Health Care Systems

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Altea Research Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Hassman Research Institute

Berlin, New Jersey, United States

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Erie County Medical Center Corporation

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Neurobehavioral Research, Inc.

Cedarhurst, New York, United States

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CNS Research Science, Inc.

Jamaica, New York, United States

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Village Clinical Research, Inc.

New York, New York, United States

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Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, PLLC

New York, New York, United States

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Finger Lakes Clinical Research

Rochester, New York, United States

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Montefiore Medical Center PRIME

The Bronx, New York, United States

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Clinical Trials of America, Inc

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

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NorthCoast Clinical Trials, Inc.

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

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Patient Priority Clinical Sites, LLC

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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IPS Research Company

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Cutting Edge Research Group, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Summit Research Network (Oregon) Inc.

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Oregon Center for Clinical Investigations, Inc.

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Suburban Research Associates

Media, Pennsylvania, United States

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Keystone Clinical Studies, LLC

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

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University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Lincoln Research

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

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Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Coastal Carolina Research Center, Inc

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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FutureSearch Clinical Trials, L.P.

Austin, Texas, United States

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BioBehavioral Research of Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

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FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, LP

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Bayou City Research, Ltd.

Houston, Texas, United States

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Houston Clinical Trials, LLC

Houston, Texas, United States

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Pillar Clinical Research, LLC

Richardson, Texas, United States

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Clinical Trials of Texas, Inc.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Radiant Research, Inc.

Murray, Utah, United States

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Neuropsychiatric Associates

Woodstock, Vermont, United States

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University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Eastside Therapeutic Resource

Everett, Washington, United States

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Summit Research Network (Seattle), LLC

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Frontier Institute

Spokane, Washington, United States

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Northbrooke Research Center

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Thase ME, Jacobsen PL, Hanson E, Xu R, Tolkoff M, Murthy NV. Vortioxetine 5, 10, and 20 mg significantly reduces the risk of relapse compared with placebo in patients with remitted major depressive disorder: The RESET study. J Affect Disord. 2022 Apr 15;303:123-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.02.002. Epub 2022 Feb 5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 35131363 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

View Document

Document Type: Study Protocol

View Document

Other Identifiers

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U1111-1161-4956

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

LuAA21004_402

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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