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
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 165 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 26 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 25 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07592689 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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Definium Therapeutics Clinical Trials Info Requests
- Email: clinicaltrials@definiumtx.com
- Phone: 1-332-282-0479
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.