Status:

COMPLETED

Fast-Fail Trials in Mood and Anxiety Spectrum Disorders; Kappa Opioid Receptor Phase 2a

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Yale University

Baylor College of Medicine

Conditions:

ANXIETY DISORDERS (or Anxiety and Phobic Neuroses)

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The available treatment for patients with mood and anxiety disorders have significant limitations (Rush, 2007; Denys and de Geus, 2005). There is a need to develop new treatments for people with these...

Detailed Description

FAST-MAS addresses an important problem and critical barrier to progress in Mood and Anxiety Spectrum Disorders and if the aims of the project are achieved, FAST-MAS could shift scientific knowledge, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 21 and 65 years of age
  • Must meet DSM-IV TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision) diagnostic criteria for: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I or II Depressed, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) score ≥ 20
  • Reliable and willing to be available for the duration of the study
  • Willing and able to give written informed consent to participate
  • Able to understand and comply with instructions
  • If female of childbearing potential, must agree to use dual methods of contraception and be willing and able to continue contraception for 6 weeks after the last dose of study drug. Females using oral contraception must have started using it at least 2 months prior to the Baseline Visit
  • If male of childbearing potential, must have undergone surgical sterilization (such as a vasectomy) or agree to use a condom used with a spermicide during participation in the study and for 1 month afterward

Exclusion

  • Expected to require hospitalization during the course of the study
  • Current/history of a psychotic disorder, current manic or mixed episode, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation
  • Met DSMIV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision) criteria for substance abuse within the last 3 months or substance dependence within the last 6 months, excluding caffeine and/or nicotine
  • History of unstable or untreated serious medical condition based on physician evaluation, medical history, and screening laboratory testing
  • Active suicidal intent or plan, or history of attempt within the past 3 months based on physician evaluation and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
  • Use of any antidepressant, antipsychotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, mood stabilizing, muscle relaxant, centrally acting antihistaminergic, stimulant or insomnia medications (See Appendix 2) within 5 half-lives of baseline or at any time during after baseline
  • Use of any medication that is primarily metabolized by Cytochrome P450 2C8 within 14 days of baseline or at any time during the study. This includes: Cerivastatin, Paclitaxel, Repaglinide, Sorafenib, Rosiglitazone, Trimethoprim, Amodiaquine, Morphine, Amiodarone, Cabazitaxel, Carbamazepine, Chloroquine, Ibuprofen, Trepostinil, Torsemide.
  • Any contraindications to the magnetic resonance imaging procedures
  • Positive urine drug screen at any time during the study
  • Use of any investigational medication within 3 months prior to the start of this study or scheduled to receive an investigational drug other than the study drug during the course of this study
  • Known hypersensitivity to CERC-501 (formerly known as LY2456302)
  • History of severe allergies or multiple adverse drug reactions
  • History of gastric disease (including peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, upper GI bleeding, or any GI precancerous condition), current clinically evident gastrointestinal complaints, or positive urea breath test
  • Current use of a proton pump inhibitor or histamine 2 blocker, or a history of chronic NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use.
  • History of use of Salvia divinorum or use of Salvia divinorum at any time during the study.
  • Any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude participation in the study
  • Any smoking of cigarettes or use of other nicotine containing products within the last month or at any time during the study
  • Pregnant or lactating

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

163 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02218736

Start Date

June 1 2015

End Date

December 1 2017

Last Update

January 8 2019

Active Locations (6)

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1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06510

2

Andrew Goddard, MD

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202-l7176

3

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York, United States, 10029

4

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710