Efficacy of MI078 Capsules in Treating Postpartum Depression

NCT ID: NCT06963580

Last Updated: 2025-08-26

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

72 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-09

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. It includes three groups. Each group will enroll 24 participants. The trial aims todetermine: To evaluate the efficacy of MI078 capsules in treating postpartum depression and to explore the optimal dosing regimen for MI078 capsules.

To assess the safety of MI078 capsules in postpartum depression patients.

Detailed Description

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This study employs a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel design. It plans to include three groups: one for the test drug at dose 1, one for the test drug at dose 2, and one for the placebo group, with 24 subjects in each group. The study consists of a screening period (D-14 to D-1), a treatment period (Day 1 to Day 4), and a follow-up period (Day 5 to Day 31). Enrolled subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 ratio and will take the study medication for a total of 3 days.

Conditions

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Postpartum Depression

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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MI078 capsule dose 1

MI078 capsule dose 1

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MI078 capsule dose 1

Intervention Type DRUG

MI078 capsule dose 1 for 3 days

MI078 capsule dose 2

MI078 capsule dose 2

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MI078 capsule dose 2

Intervention Type DRUG

MI078 capsule dose 2 for 3 days

placebo

Placebo of MI078 capsules

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo for 3 days

Interventions

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MI078 capsule dose 1

MI078 capsule dose 1 for 3 days

Intervention Type DRUG

MI078 capsule dose 2

MI078 capsule dose 2 for 3 days

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo

placebo for 3 days

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female patients aged 18 to 45 years (inclusive) with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 37.0 kg/m² (inclusive).
* The patient meets the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5), based on the investigator's clinical evaluation. The onset of illness must occur between 28 weeks of pregnancy and 4 weeks postpartum (inclusive).
* The patient is within 9 months postpartum during the screening period.
* The total score on the HAMD17 is ≥26 during both the screening and baseline periods.
* The patient understands and voluntarily agrees to participate in the study, consents to comply with all study requirements, and is able to provide written informed consent prior to the initiation of any study-specific procedures.
* The patient is able to communicate effectively with the investigator, is willing and able to adhere to the lifestyle restrictions or requirements specified in the study protocol, and can cooperate fully in completing the trial.

Exclusion Criteria

* Current diagnosis of another mental disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, as assessed by the investigator
* History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and/or schizoaffective disorder
* History of sleep apnea
* Presence of suicidal ideation/intent, or a score \>3 on Item 3 (suicide) of the HAMD17, or a response of "yes" to Item 4 or 5 on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within the past 6 months, or a history of suicidal behavior within the past year
* Meeting the diagnostic criteria for treatment-resistant depression
* Continuous use of therapeutic doses of antidepressants for more than 14 days during the current episode
* Failure to discontinue psychotropic medications for at least 5 half-lives prior to the use of the study drug.
* Need for concurrent use of other psychotropic medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and sedative-hypnotics (excluding benzodiazepines), during the trial dosing period.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Nanjing Minova Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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huafang Li

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shanghai Mental Health Center

Locations

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The Affiliated Beijing Anding Hospital of Capital Medical University, Wuhu Hospital

Wuhu, Anhui, China

Site Status

Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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Xiamen Xian Yue Hospital

Xiamen, Fujian, China

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Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University

Foshan, Guangdong, China

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The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region People's Hospital

Nanning, Guangxi, China

Site Status

The People's Hospital of Guizhou Province

Guiyang, Guizhou, China

Site Status

The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

Site Status

Xingtai People's Hospital

Xingtai, Hebei, China

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The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

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Shanghai Mental Health Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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Linfen Central Hospital

Linfen, Shanxi, China

Site Status

The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

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Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Site Status

First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University

Kunming, Yunnan, China

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The First People's Hospital of Hangzhou

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Other Identifiers

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2024-43

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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