Phase 2b Study of ALTO-100 in MDD

Last updated: September 4, 2025
Sponsor: Alto Neuroscience
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2

Condition

Depression (Major/severe)

Mood Disorders

Depression

Treatment

ALTO-100

Placebo

Clinical Study ID

NCT05712187
ALTO-100-201
  • Ages 18-64
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine efficacy differences between ALTO-100 and placebo, used either as monotherapy or adjunctively to an antidepressant, related to patient characteristics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have a diagnosis of moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD)

  • At baseline, either not taking an antidepressant medication, or currently taking asingle SSRI, SNRI, mirtazapine, or bupropion for at least 6 weeks with no dosemodifications in the past 2 weeks

  • Willing to comply with all study assessments and procedures

  • Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding at time of enrollment or throughout study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of unstable medical condition

  • Diagnosed bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or dementia

  • Current moderate or severe substance use disorder

  • Has a history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to ALTO-100 or any of itscomponents/excipients

  • Concurrent or recent participation in another clinical trial for mental illnessinvolving an investigational product or device

Study Design

Total Participants: 301
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: ALTO-100
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
January 10, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 24, 2024

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    Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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    Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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    Birmingham 4049979, Alabama 4829764 35294
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    Huntsville 4068590, Alabama 4829764 35801
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    Chandler, Arizona 85226
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    Chandler 5289282, Arizona 5551752 85226
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    Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
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    Little Rock 4119403, Arkansas 4099753 72211
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    Costa Mesa, California 92626
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    Fresno, California 93703
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    Imperial, California 92251
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    Oceanside, California 92056
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    Oceanside, California 92056
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    Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
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    Sacramento, California 95655
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    Costa Mesa 5339840, California 5332921 92626
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    Centennial 5416541, Colorado 5417618 80112
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    Albuquerque 5454711, New Mexico 5481136 87109
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    Memphis 4641239, Tennessee 4662168 38119
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    Draper 5774001, Utah 5549030 84020
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