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Phase 4 N=644 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

A Multicenter, Relapse Prevention Study With Levomilnacipran Extended Release (ER) in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder, Major

Enrolled (actual)
644
Serious AEs
1.2%
Results posted
Oct 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Time to First Relapse During the Double-Blind Treatment Period (DBTP) — NA; NA days — p=0.0212

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Levomilnacipran ER (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Forest Laboratories
Primary completion
Sep 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Time to First Relapse During the Double-Blind Treatment Period (DBTP)
NA; NA 0.0212 sig

Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy, safety and tolerability of levomilnacipran extended-release (ER) compared with placebo in the prevention of depression relapse in major depressive disorder (MDD).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Currently meet the DMS-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • The participant must have an ongoing major depressive episode of at least 8 weeks and no more than 18 months
  • The participant must have at least 3 lifetime episodes of MDD (including the current episode)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Women who are pregnant, women who will be breastfeeding during the study, and women with childbearing potential who are not practicing a reliable method of birth control
  • Participants who are considered a suicide risk
  • History of non-response to 2 or more antidepressants (after adequate treatment)
  • Participants who have a history of meeting DMS-5 criteria for manic, hypomanic, or mixed episode, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
  • Panic disorder
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02288325). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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