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Study to Compare the Effectiveness and Safety of a New Add-On Medicine Dextromethorphan+Bupropion FDC with the Standard Antidepressant Treatment in Adult patients with Major Depressive Disorder

COMPARISON OF THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN-BUPROPION AS AN ADD-ON THERAPY IN MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE BLIND, PARALLEL-GROUP CONTROLLED TRIAL. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112419
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-06-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F321- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate

Interventions

Intervention1: Dextromethorphan+Bupropion FDC as an Add on therapy: intervention will be given for 6 weeks from baseline First 3 days it will be once a day oral tablet After 3 days twice a day orally

Sponsors

Jay Patel
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder as per DSM 5 criteria. Patients with first episode or recurrent MDD who are either treatment na ve or have remained off antidepressant medication for a minimum period of 4 weeks prior to enrolment. Willing and able to provide written informed consent in patients preferred language Able to understand and comply with the study procedures and scheduled follow up visits

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients not fulfilling DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder including those with a history of bipolar disorder mania hypomania psychotic disorders or Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features High suicide risk clinical judgment of significant suicidal ideation or intent Pregnant or lactating women Patients with moderate to severe hepatic or renal impairment AST or ALT more than 120 and eGFR less than 60 mL per min per 1.73m Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to bupropion dextromethorphan or any Standard treatment of MDD Concomitant use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors or within 14 days of discontinuation Patients who have received Electroconvulsive Therapy or repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the past 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the mean change in Montgomery- sberg Depression Rating Scale score from baseline to week 6 between two treatment groupsTimepoint: from baseline to week 6

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the mean change in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale from baseline to weeks 2 4 and 6 between the two treatment groupsTimepoint: at 2 4 and 6 weeks;To determine and compare the incidence type severity and frequency of adverse drug reactions between the Dextromethorphan Bupropion and the placebo as an Add on therapyTimepoint: ADRs will be recorded on Day 2 4 and 7 as well as on week 2 4 and 6

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJAY PATEL

Zydus Medical College & Hospital, Dahod, 389151, Gujarat

hod_pharmac@zmchdahod.com9926396896

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026