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A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Seltorexant compared to Quetiapine in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with sleep problems who have not responded well to their current depression medication

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group Study with Quetiapine Extended Release as Comparator to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Seltorexant 20 mg as Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants in Adult and Elderly Patients with Major Depressive Disorder with Insomnia Symptoms Who Have Responded Inadequately to Antidepressant Therapy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2020-000341-14-CZ
Enrollment
720
Registered
2020-07-29
Start date
2020-08-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-12

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Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) MedDRA version: 21.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10025453 Term: Major depressive disorder NOS System Organ Class: 100000004873

Interventions

Product Name: Seltorexant 20 mg Product Code: JNJ-42847922 Pharmaceutical Form: Capsule, hard INN or Proposed INN: Seltorexant CAS Number: 1452539-75-1 Current Sponsor code: JNJ-42847922 Other descrip

Sponsors

Janssen-Cilag International NV
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Male or female, aged 18 to 74 years (inclusive). ? Meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for MDD, without psychotic features. The Length of the current depressive episode must be = 24 months. ? Have had an inadequate response to at least 1 but no more than 2 antidepressants, administered at an adequate dose and duration in the current episode of depression. The adequate response is defined as a stable antidepressant treatment for at least 6 weeks on a stable dose (and no greater than 18 months in the current episode) at or above the minimum therapeutic dose specified in the MGH-ATRQ and must include the participant's current antidepressant treatment. ? Have a HDRS-17 total score =20 at the first screening Interview and must not demonstrate a clinically significant improvement (ie. an improvement of >20% on their HDRS-17 total score) from the first to the second independent HDRS-17 rating, and must have a HDRS-17 total score =18 at the second screening interview. ? Have a patient version ISI total score =15 as well as a clinician version of the ISI total score =15 at the second screening visit. ? Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2 inclusive (BMI=weight/height2). Note: other protocol inclusion criteria may also apply. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 570 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 150

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Has a current or recent history of homicidal ideation or serious suicidal ideation within the past 3 months or history of suicidal behavior within the past six months ? Has a history of treatment resistant MDD, defined as a lack of response to 2 or more adequate antidepressant treatments in the current episode ? Current active DSM-5 diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or fibromyalgia. These disorders need to be in remission for at least 1 year for the participant to be enrolled. ? Has history or current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, or somatoform disorders. ? Has any significant primary sleep disorder, including but not limited to obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or parasomnias. Participants with insomnia disorder are allowed. ? Has a history of moderate to severe substance use disorder including alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria within 6 months before screening or positive test result(s) for alcohol and/or drugs of abuse ? Has an unstable medical condition such as diabetes, thyroid disease, renal insufficiency, or hepatic disease. Stable illnesses may be allowed. Note: other protocol exclusion criteria may also apply.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): Change from baseline to Week 26 in weight with seltorexant vs quetiapine XR.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Week 26

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with quetiapine XR as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant drug in treatment response in participants with MDDIS who have had an inadequate response to current antidepressant therapy with an SSRI or SNRI.;Secondary Objective: To assess the change in weight with seltorexant compared with quetiapine XR as adjunctive therapy to an SSRI or SNRI. To assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with quetiapine XR as adjunctive therapy to an SSRI or SNRI on the following: • Delaying time to potentially treatment related discontinuations • Symptoms of depression • Symptoms of depression by subscales ?Core symptoms of depression ?Without Sleep Item • Patient-reported symptoms of depression • Remission of depressive symptoms • Response and mild or better symptoms of MDD • Clinically relevant weight gain;Primary end point(s): Difference in proportions of responders (=50% improvement in MADRS total score from baseline) at Week 26 for seltorexant vs quetiapine XR.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Week 26

Countries

Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Registry Group

Janssen-Cilag International NV

ClinicalTrialsEU@its.jnj.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026