Evaluating ONO-1110 for Major Depressive Disorder

A Phase IIa, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-center Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ONO-1110 in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

Phase 2 Interventional Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd · NCT06792136

This study is testing a new medication called ONO-1110 to see if it can help people with Major Depressive Disorder feel better compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorOno Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Fukuoka)
Trial IDNCT06792136 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of ONO-1110 in patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Participants will be outpatients who meet specific diagnostic criteria and will receive either ONO-1110 or a placebo. The study will utilize standardized assessment tools, including the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Clinical Global Impression, to evaluate treatment outcomes over a defined period. The trial is designed to gather data on the potential benefits of ONO-1110 in alleviating depressive symptoms.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Japanese outpatients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder who have experienced a depressive episode lasting between 2 to 12 months.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of significant psychiatric or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being evaluated in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in exploring new treatments for Major Depressive Disorder.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Japanese (sex not specified)
2. Participants who, in the opinion of the principal (or sub-investigator), are capable of understanding the content of the clinical trial and complying with its requirements
3. Participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder based on DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision) criteria, as determined through an interview using the M.I.N.I. (Mini-international neuropsychiatric interview)
4. Outpatients
5. Participants whose current depressive episode has lasted for at least 2 months but no more than 12 months
6. Participants with a HAM-D17 (Hamilton depression rating scale 17 items) total score of 18 or higher and a CGI-S (Clinical global impression-Improvement) score of 4 or higher

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participants with a current or past history of psychiatric or neurological disorders that meet any of the following criteria:

   * Participants with a comorbid psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder as defined by DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision) (assessed using the M.I.N.I.(Mini-international neuropsychiatric interview))
   * Participants with major depressive disorder with mixed features, psychotic features, or catatonia as defined by DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision)
   * Participants with a current or past history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders as defined by DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision)
   * Participants with neurodevelopmental disorders or personality disorders as defined by DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision)
   * Participants with a current or past history of clinically significant neurological disorders (including epilepsy)
   * Participants with neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
2. Participants who, in the opinion of the principal (or sub-investigator), have not responded to at least two different antidepressants, each administered at an adequate dose for at least 6 weeks, during the current or past depressive episode.
3. Participants who have used adjunctive treatments such as lithium, triiodothyronine/thyroxine, lamotrigine, valproate, carbamazepine, or atypical antipsychotics, or who have used combination therapy with antidepressants for the current depressive episode.

Where this trial is running

Fukuoka

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Major Depressive Disorder (MDD
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.