Trial of Centanafadine Efficacy and Safety as Monotherapy or as Adjunct to SSRI in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder

Last updated: March 24, 2025
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Depression

Depression (Adult And Geriatric)

Depression (Major/severe)

Treatment

Centanafadine (328.8 mg)

Centanafadine

Escitalopram

Clinical Study ID

NCT05536414
405-201-00062
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm trial to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of centanafadine once-daily (QD) extended-release (XR) capsules for the treatment of adult subjects diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of centanafadine QD XR capsules as monotherapy or as adjunct to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), escitalopram.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and Female subjects between 18-65 years of age, with a primary diagnosis ofmajor depressive disorder and in a current major depressive episode.

  • History of an inadequate response to at least 1 and no more than 3 antidepressanttreatments in the current major depressive episode.

Exclusion

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who report an inadequate response to more than 3 antidepressant treatmentsin the current episode.

  • Subjects with a lifetime history of schizophrenia spectrum or other psychoticdisorder, bipolar or related disorder, neurocognitive disorder, or personalitydisorder.

  • Subjects with a current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, panic disorder, or eating disorder (including anorexia nervosaor bulimia).

  • Sexually active subjects, who could become pregnant, not agreeing to practice 2sponsor approved methods of birth control or remain abstinent during the trial andfor 30 days (females) or 90 days (males) after last dose of study drug.

Study Design

Total Participants: 336
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Centanafadine (328.8 mg)
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
September 12, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
May 16, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Yuma CNS Research

    Yuma, Arizona 85365-4905
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • SanRo Clinical Research Group LLC

    Bryant, Arkansas 72022-9252
    United States

    Terminated

  • Behavioral Research Specialists-California-Irvine

    Glendale, California 91206-4282
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Sunwise Clinical Research, LLC - Lafayette - IVY - PPDS

    Lafayette, California 94549
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • OM Research LLC - Lancaster - ClinEdge - PPDS

    Lancaster, California 93534-5504
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Synergy Research Centers - SRC - ERG - PPDS

    Lemon Grove, California 91945-2956
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • ATP Clinical Research

    Orange, California 92866
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • NRC Research Institute - Orange - PPDS

    Orange, California 92868-2847
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Prospective Research Innovations

    Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730-4850
    United States

    Terminated

  • Anderson Clinical Research - ClinEdge - PPDS

    Redlands, California 92374-4555
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Lumos Clinical Research

    San Jose, California 95124-4108
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Syrentis Clinical Research

    Santa Ana, California 92705-8675
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Schuster Medical Research Institute

    Sherman Oaks, California 91403-1747
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Viking Clinical Research Ltd

    Temecula, California 92591-5285
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • CNS Clinical Research Group

    Coral Springs, Florida 33067-4644
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Gulfcoast Clinical Research Center

    Fort Myers, Florida 33912-4367
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc

    Jacksonville, Florida 32256-6040
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • South Florida Research Phase I - IV

    Miami Springs, Florida 33166-7225
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Behavioral Clinical Research, Inc

    North Miami, Florida 33161-5832
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc

    Orlando, Florida 32801-2987
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida 33613-4706
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Atlanta Center for Medical Research - CenExel ACMR - PPDS

    Atlanta, Georgia 30331
    United States

    Terminated

  • iResearch Atlanta - CenExel - PPDS

    Decatur, Georgia 30030-3438
    United States

    Site Not Available

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    Marietta, Georgia 30060-2585
    United States

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    Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30071-2655
    United States

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    Boise, Idaho 83704-8638
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Flourish Research - Andersonville - PPDS

    Chicago, Illinois 60640-2831
    United States

    Terminated

  • Revive Research Institute

    Elgin, Illinois 60123-9215
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • American Medical Research Inc

    Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-1818
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Louisiana Clinical Research, LLC

    Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-4603
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • MTP Psychiatry, LLC

    Baltimore, Maryland 21229-1506
    United States

    Terminated

  • Precise Research Centers - ClinEdge - PPDS

    Flowood, Mississippi 39232
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Psychiatric Care and Research Center

    O'Fallon, Missouri 63368-8223
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Bio Behavioral Health

    Toms River, New Jersey 08755-6434
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Integrative Clinical Trials - Hunt - PPDS

    Brooklyn, New York 11229-3576
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • SPRI Clinical Trials, LLC - ERG - PPDS

    Brooklyn, New York 11235-5660
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Fieve Clinical Research

    New York, New York 10017-1945
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Manhattan Behavioral Medicine

    New York, New York 10036-4543
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Finger Lakes Clinical Research

    Rochester, New York 14618-1609
    United States

    Completed

  • Richmond Behavioral Associates

    Staten Island, New York 10314
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Patient Priority Clinical Sites LLC

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45215-2123
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45219-2498
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Charak Clinical Research Center

    Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125-2946
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research Inc - ClinEdge - PPDS

    North Canton, Ohio 44720-1528
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Cutting Edge Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116-1423
    United States

    Terminated

  • Summit Research Network, Inc. - Portland - Headlands - PPDS

    Portland, Oregon 97210-5354
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Suburban Research Associates - ATLAS - West Chester - PPDS

    West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-4370
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • LLM Research - South Carolina

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577-5898
    United States

    Terminated

  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc

    Memphis, Tennessee 38119-4806
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • For additional information regarding sites, contact 844-687-8522

    Austin, Texas 78754
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, LLC - IVY - PPDS

    Dallas, Texas 75251
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • InSite Clinical Research, LLC

    DeSoto, Texas 75115-2066
    United States

    Terminated

  • Houston Mind & Brain

    Houston, Texas 77055-6349
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Innovative Medical Research of Texas

    Houston, Texas 77065-4776
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Red Oak Psychiatry Associates P A

    Houston, Texas 77090-2607
    United States

    Site Not Available

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    Irving, Texas 75062-2762
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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    Plano, Texas 75093-8346
    United States

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    Wichita Falls, Texas 76309-1608
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Alpine Research Organization, Inc

    Clinton, Utah 84015-8563
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cedar Clinical Research - IVY - PPDS

    Draper, Utah 84020-9884
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • The Memory Clinic

    Bennington, Vermont 05201-9810
    United States

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    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-9353
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Core Clinical Research

    Everett, Washington 98201-4077
    United States

    Site Not Available

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