A Study of a Deuterated Psilocin Analog (CYB003) in Humans With Major Depressive Disorder
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Phase 3Interventional Study
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)Depression in AdultsDepression - Major Depressive DisorderDepression DisordersDepression DisorderDepression
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
330 (estimated)
Sponsor
Cybin IRL Limited · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with major depressive disorder to see if CYB003 is effective and safe. Participants will take either the drug or a placebo while continuing their current antidepressant medication.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be takingAntidepressants
Must not be takingMonoamine oxidase inhibitorsTricyclic antidepressantsMirtazapineTrazodoneMoclobemideBuspirone
Rules you outSchizophreniaBipolar disorderHistory of suicide risk
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 85 years old.
I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
I have moderate to severe depression.
I have not responded adequately to my current antidepressant.
I have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or less.
I can stop using nicotine for up to 8 hours during the session.
I agree to use condoms and spermicide if I can produce sperm.
I am able to give written consent.
You may not be able to join if
I have current or past schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
I have current bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder.
I have a significant risk of suicide.
I have treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
I have received certain treatments like electroconvulsive therapy in the last 6 months.
I have a medical condition affecting my physical health.
I have uncontrolled high blood pressure or arrhythmia.
I am pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety and tolerability of CYB003 compared to matching placebo as adjunctive treatment in patients with MDD.
For more information about the EMBRACE study, including participating study locations, and to register your interest in learning more about participation, please visit the study website: https://embrace-mdd-trial.com/
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants must meet all the following criteria to be included in the trial:
* Age18 to 85 years.
* Participant has a diagnosis of MDD (single or recurrent episode as defined by DSM-5 TR \[if single episode, duration of ≥4 weeks and ≤24 months\] and established as per evaluat…
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants must meet all the following criteria to be included in the trial:
* Age18 to 85 years.
* Participant has a diagnosis of MDD (single or recurrent episode as defined by DSM-5 TR \[if single episode, duration of ≥4 weeks and ≤24 months\] and established as per evaluation by the Investigator. The first MDD episode must have occurred prior to age 60.
* Moderate to severe depression at Screening and Baseline, independently confirmed.
* Participants have been on a stable dose of antidepressant medication (label specified) at an adequate dose in the last 4 weeks prior to Screening and has had an inadequate response (less than 50% improvement), as judged by the Investigator.
* Participant has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or less (BMI ≤40 kg/m2), inclusive, at Screening.
* Participant is able to refrain from nicotine use during the dosing session (up to 8 hours).
* Participants capable of producing sperm must use a condom plus spermicide during the trial and for 12 weeks after their final dose of trial medication, if their partner is a person of childbearing potential.
* Participants of childbearing potential who have a partner capable of producing sperm must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception in combination with the use of a condom plus spermicide during the trial and for 12 weeks after their final dose of trial medication. Such participants must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and Day 1 prior to dosing.
* Participants of non-childbearing potential who are or were capable of producing eggs (ova) must have been postmenopausal or permanently sterile following hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy.
* Participants have provided written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
Participants with any of the following characteristics/conditions will be excluded from trial participation:
* Current or previously diagnosed schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizotypal disorder, schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder, current or previous history of bipolar disorder, or current borderline personality disorder.
* Participants with a medical diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will be excluded if currently taking medication for ADHD.
* Family history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder type 1 (first-degree relatives).
* Significant suicide risk within the past 6 months, during the Screening Period, or at Baseline; or (b) suicidal behaviors within 12 months of Screening; or (c) clinical assessment of significant suicidal risk during clinical interview; or (d) non-suicidal self-injury within 12 months of Screening.
* Current or previous diagnosis of treatment-resistant MDD, defined as failure to respond to 2 or more antidepressant treatments of 2 different classes given at an adequate dose (label specified) for an adequate duration as judged by the Investigator and clinical interview.
* Has had electroconvulsive treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation, or vagal nerve stimulation for any episode of MDD in the last 6 months.
* Currently receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tricyclic antidepressants, mirtazapine, trazodone, moclobemide, buspirone, or an antipsychotic or mood stabilizer. Note: if receiving these medications are for another indication, they must be discontinued ≥ 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to Day 1.
* Participant report of (or if available in medical record) exposure to psilocin, or 5-HT2a receptor agonists, or any other psychedelics, such as ayahuasca, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide, peyote, or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, more than 10 times over the participant's lifetime or any psychedelic use within 12 months prior to Screening.
* Participant report of (or if available in medical record) treatment with ketamine or S-ketamine use within 6 months prior to Screening.
* Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical health interfering with the trial (including but not limited to, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal \[including dyspepsia or gastroesophageal reflux disease\], hepatic, or renal disorder).
* Has hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, unless controlled on appropriate medication.
* Current diagnosis of uncontrolled hypertension or an arrhythmia, or clinically relevant abnormal results for heart rate.
* Participants have a presence or relevant history of organic brain disorders.
* Participant is taking or has taken OTC doses of 5-HTP or St John's Wort within prior to trial medication administration.
* Donation of blood or plasma within 4 weeks prior to first dosing and until 4 weeks after final dosing.
* Participants capable of producing sperm who will not abstain from sperm donation between first dosing and 12 weeks after final dosing.
* Participants of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to conceive or unwilling to abstain from egg (ova) donation between first dosing and 12 weeks after final dosing.
* History of serotonin syndrome.
* Unwilling to consent to audio and video recording of psychological support and dosing sessions.
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