A Phase 3 Trial of DT120 for Major Depressive Disorder (Ascend)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-74
SponsorDefinium Therapeutics US, Inc.

About this trial

A Phase 3 Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study (Part A) with an Open-label Extension (Part B) Evaluating DT120 Compared to Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder - Ascend

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of MDD per DSM-5

Male or female aged 18 to 74

Currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE) of ≥8 weeks and ≤24 months duration

MADRS Total Score ≥26

Disqualifiers

Certain psychiatric disorders (other than major depressive disorder)

First degree relative with or lifetime history of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder

Current diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder (excluding nicotine and caffeine

Any clinically significant unstable illness

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Placebo
  • DT120

Treatment groups

165 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

27
Arizona
Lighthouse Psychiatry85234, Gilbert United States
Arkansas
Preferred Research Partners, Inc.72211, Little Rock United States
California
Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute92037, San Diego United States
UCSF Department of Neurology94158, San Francisco United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Definium Therapeutics US, Inc.

Lead sponsor