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 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
348 (estimated)
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Participants will compare two doses of esketamine nasal spray with a placebo to see how well it improves their symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).
I have not improved with at least 2 different oral antidepressant treatments.
My current episode of depression started before I turned 55 years old.
I am comfortable using a nasal spray.
I can follow the nasal spray instructions.
My depression symptoms have been assessed and confirmed.
I can provide records of my past treatments.
If I am a woman of childbearing age, I have had a negative pregnancy test.
You may not be able to join if
I have used ketamine or esketamine before.
I have not improved with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
I have received vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) or deep brain stimulation (DBS) for depression.
I have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past 6 months.
I have a history of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder in the past 6 months.
I have a history of seizures.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well each individual dose of esketamine (56 milligrams \[mg\] and 84 mg) works when compared with placebo in improving depressive symptoms in participants with treatment resistant depression (individuals with major depressive disorder \[MDD\] who have not responded to at least 2 different antidepressant treatments given at an adequate dose for an adequa…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well each individual dose of esketamine (56 milligrams \[mg\] and 84 mg) works when compared with placebo in improving depressive symptoms in participants with treatment resistant depression (individuals with major depressive disorder \[MDD\] who have not responded to at least 2 different antidepressant treatments given at an adequate dose for an adequate duration in the current episode of depression).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant must meet the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th edition) (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) (if single episode MDD, the duration of the episode must be greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 12 months) …
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant must meet the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th edition) (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) (if single episode MDD, the duration of the episode must be greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 12 months) or recurrent MDD, without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the mini international neuropsychiatric interview (MINI) as the primary diagnosis. Participant must have had the first onset of depression prior to 55 years of age
* Participant must have had nonresponse (less than or equal to \[\<=\] 25 percent \[%\] improvement) to \>=2 oral antidepressant treatments in the current episode of depression, assessed using the massachusetts general hospital-antidepressant treatment response questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ), and confirmed by documented records (for example, medical/pharmacy/prescription records or a letter from a treating physician)
* The participant's current major depressive episode, depression symptom severity, and antidepressant treatment response in the current depressive episode, must be confirmed by the state versus trait, assessability, face validity, ecological validity, rule of three P's (SAFER) Interview
* Participant must be comfortable with self-administration of nasal spray medication and be able to follow the nasal spray administration instructions provided
* A female participant of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive serum (β-human chorionic gonadotropin \[β-hCG\]) at the start of screening and a negative urine pregnancy test must be obtained before the first dose of study drug on Day 1, prior to randomization
Exclusion Criteria:
* The participant has used ketamine/esketamine (lifetime)
* The participant's depressive symptoms have demonstrated nonresponse in the current major depressive episode to an adequate course of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), defined as at least 7 treatments with unilateral/bilateral ECT, or to adequate course of treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), defined as at least 4 weeks of treatment with 5 sessions per week
* Participant has received vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) or deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the current episode of depression
* Participant has homicidal ideation/intent, per the investigator's clinical judgment, or has suicidal ideation with some intent to act within 6 months prior to the start of the screening phase, per the investigator's clinical judgment or based on the columbia suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS), corresponding to a response of "Yes" on Item 4 (active suicidal ideation with some intent to act, without specific plan) or Item 5 (active suicidal ideation with specific plan and intent) for suicidal ideation on the C-SSRS, or a history of suicidal behavior within the past year prior to the start of the screening phase. Participants reporting suicidal ideation with intent to act or suicidal behavior prior to the start of the double-blind treatment phase should be excluded
* Participant has a history of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, except nicotine or caffeine, within 6 months before the start of the screening phase. a. A history (lifetime) of ketamine, phencyclidine (PCP), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) hallucinogen-related use disorder is exclusionary
* Participant has a current or history of seizures (uncomplicated childhood febrile seizures with no sequelae are not exclusionary)
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