Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Depression, antidepressive disorders, controlled clinical trial
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of SSR149415 in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, defined as a change from baseline to visit 7 in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. To evaluate the tolerability, safety and efficacy on disability and quality of life in patients with major depressive disorder.To evaluate plasma concentrations of SSR149415.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of major depressive disorder, recurrent, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria (296.3) and confirmed by the semi-structured Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
Exclusion criteria
* Total score of less than 24 on the MADRS. * HAM-D total score less than 18. * Duration of the current depressive episode less than 1 month or greater than 2 years. * Patients with a history or presence of bipolar disorders or psychotic disorders. * Patients with alcohol dependence or abuse or substance dependence or abuse in the past 12 months except nicotine or caffeine dependence. * Patients who have used the following prior to entry into Acute Phase: antipsychotics within 3 months, fluoxetine within 1 month, MAOIs within 2 weeks, other antidepressants, or mood-stabilizer (lithium, anticonvulsants) within 1 week. The investigator will evaluate whether there are other reasons why a patient may not participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary efficacy endpoint is the change from baseline to Day 56 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) total score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main secondary endpoints are the changes from baseline to Day 56 in the HAM-D depressed mood item, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total, and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Severity of Illness scores. | — |
Countries
Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Mexico, Russia