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NCT02484456 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Antidepressant Effects of the Glycine Receptor Antagonist AV-101 (4-chlorokynurenine) in Major Depressive Disorder

A Phase 2 study of Major Depression, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
22
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02484456 is a Phase 2 study of Major Depression that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 327-participant average among 28 other Major Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02484456, a Phase 2 study of Major Depression, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
22 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: \- Drugs and talk therapy help treat depression, but these treatments usually take quite a bit of time to work. Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant, but it has side effects like unusual dreams and experiences. The drug AV-101 may have the same antidepressant effects but fewer side effects. Researchers want to see if it is effective and safe for people with major depressive disorder. Objective: \- To see if the drug, AV-101 is safe and if it treats symptoms of major depressive disorder. Eligibility: \- Adults ages 18-65 with major depression without psychotic features. Design: * Participants will be screened under a separate protocol. * Participants will stay in the hospital for 12-14 weeks. * Phase 1 (2-7 weeks): participants will stop taking their medicines then not take any for 2 weeks. They will have several scans and other procedures. * Phase 2 (6-7 weeks): 2 weeks each of study drug and placebo once a day, with 2 weeks of no drugs in between. * Participants will have: * Physical exams * Interviews * Frequent blood collection. A needle will place a small plastic tube in the arm. Some blood samples will be taken through this tube. * 2 spinal taps (optional). The back will be numbed. A needle will insert a catheter between back bones. That will be left in for up to 30 hours. Spinal fluid will be collected through it. * 5 scans. Participants will lie in a machine with a magnetic field. The machine takes pictures of the brain and brain chemicals. * At the end of the study, participants will have medical evaluation, questions, and blood tests. Some may continue treatment at the clinic.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo Comparator
  • DRUG AV 101 (4-Chlorokynurenine)

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 22 participants
Start Date 2015-10-14
Est. Completion 2019-12-03
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02484456

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02484456 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 327-participant average among 28 other Major Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Major Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Comparator is the first listed.

NCT02484456 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02484456 about?

NCT02484456 is a clinical study titled "Antidepressant Effects of the Glycine Receptor Antagonist AV-101 (4-chlorokynurenine) in Major Depressive Disorder". Background: \- Drugs and talk therapy help treat depression, but these treatments usually take quite a bit of time to work. Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant, but it has side effects like unusual dreams and experiences. The drug AV-101 may have the same antidepressant effects but fewer side ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02484456?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2015-10-14. Estimated completion is 2019-12-03.

What conditions does trial NCT02484456 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Major Depression.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02484456?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Comparator (OTHER), AV 101 (4-Chlorokynurenine) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02484456?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02484456 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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