Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Agomelatine in the Prevention of Relapse of Major Depressive Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Novartis

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will demonstrate the efficacy of agomelatine (AGO178) 25 mg and 50 mg in the prevention of relapse in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Eligible patients will undergo open-labe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female adults, 18 through 70 years of age, inclusive
  • Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent episode, according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 4th Edition (DSM-IV) criteria
  • A history of at least two previous episodes of Major Depression plus the current episode
  • Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17) total score ≥ 22 at Screening and Baseline

Exclusion

  • History of bipolar disorder (I or II), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, eating disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Any current Axis I disorder other than major depressive disorder which is the focus of treatment
  • Substance or alcohol abuse in the last 30 days, dependence in the last 6 months
  • Use of any psychoactive medication after the screening visit
  • Patients who have been previously treated with agomelatine
  • Female patients of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

644 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00467402

Start Date

April 1 2007

Last Update

December 23 2020

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Novartis Investigative Site

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35226

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Novartis Investigative Site

Peoria, Arizona, United States, 85381

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Novartis Investigative Site

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724

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Novartis Investigative Site

Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90210