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NCT04669665 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study of SLS-002 (Intranasal Racemic Ketamine) in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder at Imminent Risk of Suicide

A Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Suicidal, sponsored by Seelos Therapeutics.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
164
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT04669665: Completed Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Suicidal, sponsored by Seelos Therapeutics.

NCT04669665 is a Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Suicidal that has completed, run by Seelos Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 164 participants, below the 239-participant average among 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials with a reported enrollment target (31% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 10 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04669665, a Phase 2 study of Depressive Disorder, Major and Suicidal, has completed, sponsored by Seelos Therapeutics.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
164 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) in addition to standard of care on symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and suicidality, in participants who are assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide, as measured by the change from baseline on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at 24 hours post first dose.

Primary Outcome

MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to be used in participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to measure depression severity and detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. It evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic and suicidal thoughts. Scale consists of 10 items, each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for total

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • OTHER Standard of care
  • DRUG SLS-002
  • DEVICE Intranasal device

Study Locations (20)

Florida

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Hollywood
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Miami
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Miami Lakes
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Miramar
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Oakland Park

California

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Orange
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Panorama City
  • Seelos Investigational Site - San Diego

Texas

  • Seelos Investigational Site - DeSoto
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Houston
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Richardson

Georgia

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Atlanta
  • Seelos Investigational Site - Decatur

Ohio

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Cincinnati
  • Seelos Investigational Site - North Canton

Illinois

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Springfield

Maryland

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Gaithersburg

Mississippi

  • Seelos Investigational Site - Flowood

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 164 participants
Start Date 2020-12-17
Est. Completion 2023-07-14
Phase Phase 2
Seelos Therapeutics

2 total trials

What the finished NCT04669665 record still lists

NCT04669665 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 164 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 239-participant average among 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials with a reported enrollment target (31% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Depressive Disorder, Major appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04669665 names 20 study sites across 10 states, led by Florida, California, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04669665 about?

NCT04669665 is a clinical study titled "A Study of SLS-002 (Intranasal Racemic Ketamine) in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder at Imminent Risk of Suicide". The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) in addition to standard of care on symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and suicidality, in participants who are assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide, as measured by ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04669665?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 164 participants. The study started on 2020-12-17. Estimated completion is 2023-07-14.

What conditions does trial NCT04669665 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depressive Disorder, Major, Suicidal.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04669665?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Standard of care (OTHER), SLS-002 (DRUG), Intranasal device (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04669665?

This trial is sponsored by Seelos Therapeutics, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04669665 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Depressive Disorder, Major

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT04669665's enrollment target sits among peer trials

164 25th of 52 higher than 28 of 52 other Depressive Disorder, Major trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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