Using Lumateperone to help treat major depressive disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the efficacy of lumateperone as an adjunctive therapy for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not responded adequately to ongoing antidepressant treatment. The study consists of a screening period, a 6-week double-blind treatment phase where participants receive either lumateperone or a placebo, and a 1-week safety follow-up period. Participants will be assessed for eligibility based on specific diagnostic criteria and severity of their depressive symptoms.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years, inclusive;
2. Meets DSM-5 criteria for MDD (MDD with psychotic features will be acceptable) as confirmed by the Investigator or Sponsor-approved rater using the modified Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, Clinical Trials Version (SCID-5-CT) and meets all of the following criteria:

   1. The start of the current major depressive episode (MDE) is at least 12 weeks but not more than 18 months prior to Screening;
   2. Has at least moderate severity of illness based on rater-administered MADRS total score ≥ 24 at Screening and at Baseline;
   3. Has at least moderate severity of illness based on CGI-S score ≥ 4 at Screening and at Baseline;
   4. Has a Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report-16 item (QIDS-SR-16) score ≥ 14 at Screening and at Baseline;
   5. Has sufficient history and medical record confirmation verifying the ADT and the current MDE is causing clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
3. Currently having an inadequate response (less than 50% improvement) to 2 or more ADTs in the current MDE as confirmed by the Investigator using the Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (ATRQ) and taking at least the minimum effective dose (per package insert) of one of the following antidepressants as monotherapy treatment for at least 6 weeks duration:

   1. citalopram/escitalopram
   2. fluoxetine
   3. paroxetine
   4. sertraline
   5. duloxetine
   6. levomilnacipran/milnacipran (if locally approved for MDD)
   7. venlafaxine/desvenlafaxine
   8. bupropion
   9. vilazodone
   10. vortioxetine

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Within the patient's lifetime, has a confirmed DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis other than MDD, including:

   1. Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder or other psychotic disorder;
   2. Bipolar Disorder;
2. Within 6 months of Screening, has a confirmed DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis other than MDD including:

   1. Anxiety disorders such as Panic Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Obsessive-compulsive Disorder; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as primary diagnoses. Note: Anxiety symptoms may be allowed if secondary to MDD, provided these symptoms do not require concurrent treatment;
   2. Eating disorder;
   3. Substance use disorders (excluding nicotine);
   4. Personality disorder of sufficient severity to have a major impact on the patient's psychiatric status;
   5. Within 12 months of Screening, has had any other psychiatric condition (other than MDD) that has been the main focus of treatment;
3. The patient experiences a ≥ 25% decrease in the MADRS total score between Screening and Baseline;
4. The patient experiences a ≥ 25% decrease in the QIDS-SR-16 total score between Screening and Baseline;
5. In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient has a significant risk for suicidal behavior during participation in the study or:

   1. At Screening, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 4 or 5 of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within 6 months prior to Screening, or at Baseline, the patient scores "yes" on Suicidal Ideation Items 4 or 5 since the Screening Visit;
   2. At Screening, the patient has had 1 or more suicide attempts within 2 years prior to Screening;
   3. At Screening or Baseline, the patient scores ≥ 5 on MADRS Item 10 (Suicidal Thoughts), or
   4. The patient is considered to be in imminent danger to him/herself or others.
6. The patient has a first MDE at age 60 years or older.

Where it's running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Huntsville, Alabama, United States Recruiting
• CNRI-Los Angeles, LLC
  Pico Rivera, California, United States Recruiting
• University of Connecticut Health Center
  Farmington, Connecticut, United States Recruiting
• Premier Clinical Research Institute
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
• Miami Jewish Health System
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
• Interventional Psychiatry of Tampa Bay
  Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting

+19 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Study Contact
• Email: Participate-In-This-Study1@its.jnj.com
• Phone: 844-434-4210

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.