Clinical trial Recruiting at 23 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 74

A Phase 3 test of DT120 for major depressive disorder

Official title: A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 12-Week Study (Part A) With a 40-Week Open-label Extension (Part B) Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Oral DT120 Compared to Placebo in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder - Ascend

Run by Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. · NCT07592689 · Data updated 2026-11-12

DT120 is tested against placebo in adults with major depressive disorder to see if it can help reduce depressive symptoms.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 74 Years
SexAll
Enrollment165 (estimated)
SponsorDefinium Therapeutics US, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations26 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 25 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 10, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 2027
Study endsJune 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07592689 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 to 74 with DSM-5 confirmed major depressive disorder, current depressive episode lasting 8–24 months, MADRS ≥26, and CGI-S ≥4 at screening/baseline.

Probably not a fit

Patients with certain psychiatric comorbidities, unstable medical conditions, or a current substance use disorder (except nicotine/caffeine) may derive no benefit or be excluded for safety.

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

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults with major depressive disorder. It includes a 12-week randomized period comparing DT120 to placebo, followed by a 40-week extension with the option for open-label DT120 treatment based on safety and symptom criteria. Approximately 165 participants aged 18 to 74 will be enrolled, all with DSM-5-confirmed MDD and moderate to severe baseline symptoms. The trial will evaluate safety and efficacy through standardized assessments and monitoring for potential retreatment during the extension phase.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If DT120 shows benefit, participants may experience improvements in depressive symptoms and mood symptoms compared with placebo.

How similar studies have gone: Past studies of similar targeted therapies in MDD have shown variable responses; this trial tests a new DT120 approach in a large Phase 3 population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of MDD per DSM-5
2. Male or female aged 18 to 74
3. Currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE) of ≥8 weeks and ≤24 months duration
4. MADRS Total Score ≥26
5. CGI-S Score ≥4

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Certain psychiatric disorders (other than major depressive disorder)
2. First degree relative with or lifetime history of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
3. Current diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder (excluding nicotine and caffeine
4. Any clinically significant unstable illness

Where it's running

  • Preferred Research Partners, Inc.
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • ATP Clinical Research Orange County
    Orange, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Psychedelic Science Institute
    Santa Monica, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mountain View Clinical Research, Inc
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, LLC (Jacksonville)
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
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  • K2 Medical Research (Maitland)
    Maitland, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, LLC (Orlando)
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • K2 Medical Research (Tampa)
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • CenExel - Atlanta Center for Medical Research
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • CenExel - iResearch Atlanta
    Decatur, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • CenExel - iResearch Savannah
    Savannah, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Uptown Research Institute
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Adams Clinical Watertown
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Vitalix Clinical
    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Arch Clinical Trials, LLC
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Redbird Research
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting
  • Adams Clinical Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Coastal Carolina Research
    North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Austin Clinical Trial Partners
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cedar Clinical Research
    Draper, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • Inner Space Research
    Orem, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • Memory Clinic Inc.
    Bennington, Vermont, United States
    Recruiting
  • Adams Clinical Boston
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Adams Clinical Harlem
    New York, New York, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Not yet recruiting

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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.
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