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A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder
Led by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Updated on 2025-10-22
450
Participants Needed
46
Research Sites
92 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
X-NOVA2 is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner as a monotherapy in adult participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults 18 to 74 years of age who experienced their first major depressive episode before age 50
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or less
- Meets DSM-5-TR criteria for current major depressive disorder and is currently in a major depressive episode confirmed by MINI
- Current major depressive episode lasting between 6 weeks and 24 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Primary diagnosis of a mood disorder other than major depressive disorder
- History of MDD with psychotic or catatonic features, MDD with mixed features, Bipolar I or II disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, primary thought disorder, or other psychotic disorders
- Current diagnosis of MDD with seasonal pattern, depression with peripartum or perimenopausal onset, post traumatic stress disorder, antisocial or borderline personality disorder, panic disorder and/or agoraphobia, ADHD treated with a psychostimulant or unstable symptoms
- Substance (excluding tobacco) or alcohol use disorder within 12 months prior to screening
- Active suicidal plan or intent within 6 months prior to screening, suicidal behavior in last 2 years, or more than 1 suicide attempt after age 24
- History of non-suicidal self-harm behavior in 12 months prior to screening
- Use of antidepressants or prohibited medications within 2 weeks (4 weeks for fluoxetine) or less than 5 times the drug's half-life before randomization
- History of non-response to 2 or more antidepressant drugs of adequate dose and duration in current major depressive episode
- Medical conditions that may interfere with study conduct or purpose
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 46 locations
1
IMA Clinical Research Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85012
Actively Recruiting
2
Woodland International Research Group
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72211
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3
Woodland Research Northwest
Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758
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4
Behavioral Research Specialists, Llc
Glendale, California, United States, 91206
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5
Marvel Clinical Research
Huntington Beach, California, United States, 92647
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6
Irvine Clinical Research
Irvine, California, United States, 92614
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7
CalNeuro Research Group, Inc.
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90025
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8
Excell Research Inc.
Oceanside, California, United States, 92056
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9
Atp Clinical Research
Orange, California, United States, 92866
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10
Nrc Research Institute
Orange, California, United States, 92868
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11
CenExel CNS-TO (Collaborative Neuroscience Research)
Torrance, California, United States, 90504
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12
Sunwise Clinical Research
Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94596
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13
Ct Clinical Research Associates
Cromwell, Connecticut, United States, 06416
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14
CNS Clinical Research Group
Coral Springs, Florida, United States, 33067
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15
NeoClinical Research
Hialeah, Florida, United States, 33016
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16
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32256
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17
Accel Research Sites Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida, United States, 33803
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18
Accel Research Sites - St. Petersburg-Largo
Largo, Florida, United States, 33777
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19
PharmaSouth Research
Miami, Florida, United States, 33165
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20
Quantum Clinical Trials
Miami Beach, Florida, United States, 33140
Terminated
21
Harmony Clinical Research Inc
North Miami Beach, Florida, United States, 33162
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22
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801
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23
Combined Research Orlando Phase I-Iv
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32807
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24
Panhandle Research and Medical Clinic
Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32503
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25
Advanced Discovery Research
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30318
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26
Synexus - Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30328
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27
CenExel iResearch
Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30030
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28
Psych Atlanta, Pc
Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30060
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29
Cenexel Iresearch - Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31405
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30
Northwest Clinical Trials Inc
Boise, Idaho, United States, 83704
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31
Chicago Research Center Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60634
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32
Boston Clinical Trials Llc
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02131
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33
ELIXIA
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, 01103
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34
IMA Clinical Research Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89102
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35
Redbird Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119
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36
IMA Clinical Research
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87109
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37
Integrative Clinical Trials
Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11229
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38
Richmond Behavioral Associates
Staten Island, New York, United States, 10314
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39
New Hope Clinical Research
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28211
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40
Pahl Pharmaceutical Professionals Llc
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73112
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41
Lehigh Center For Clinical Research
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
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42
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119
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43
Delricht Research - Plano
Plano, Texas, United States, 75024
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44
Aim Trials, Llc
Plano, Texas, United States, 75093
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45
Grayline Research Center
Wichita Falls, Texas, United States, 76309
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46
Core Clinical Research
Everett, Washington, United States, 98201
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Research Team
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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