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NCT02133001 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Double-blind Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Including Suicidal Ideation, in Participants Who Are Assessed to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
68
Enrollment target

NCT02133001: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

NCT02133001 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Janssen Research & Development. The registered enrollment target is 68 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02133001, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
68 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) compared with intranasal placebo along with standard care treatment, in reducing the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) (an affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, the mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent), including the risk for suicide as assessed by the Investigator, in participants who will be assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide.

Primary Outcome

The MADRS consists of 10 items that cover all of the core depressive symptoms (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts). Each item is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of the symptom). A total score (0 to 60) is calculated by adding the scores of all 10 items. For each item as well as the total score, a higher score represents a more

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Esketamine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 68 participants
Start Date 2014-05-23
Est. Completion 2016-02-01
Phase Phase 2
Janssen Research & Development

593 total trials

What the finished NCT02133001 record still lists

NCT02133001 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 68 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02133001 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02133001 about?

NCT02133001 is a clinical study titled "A Double-blind Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Including Suicidal Ideation, in Participants Who Are Assessed to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) compared with intranasal placebo along with standard care treatment, in reducing the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) (an affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of in...

What is the current status of trial NCT02133001?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 68 participants. The study started on 2014-05-23. Estimated completion is 2016-02-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02133001?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Esketamine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02133001?

This trial is sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, which has 593 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02133001's enrollment target sits among peer trials

68 967th of 2000 higher than 1,027 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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