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A Study for Participants With Major Depression

A Study of the Effects of LY2216684, a Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (NERI), in the Treatment of Major Depression

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00420004
Enrollment
469
Registered
2007-01-09
Start date
2006-12-31
Completion date
2008-03-31
Last updated
2018-04-27

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Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

Brief summary

This is a study to assess the safety and effectiveness of LY2216684 compared to placebo in treating adults with major depressive disorder.

Interventions

DRUGLY2216684

3-mg and 6-mg tablets

DRUGPlacebo
DRUGEscitalopram

10-mg capsules

Sponsors

Eli Lilly and Company
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Meet criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) without psychotic features. * Have education level and a degree of understanding such that the participant can communicate with the site study personnel. * Judged to be reliable and agree to keep all appointments for clinic visits, tests, and procedures, including venipuncture, and examinations required by the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

* Have had any additional, ongoing psychiatric condition other than major depression or dysthymia that was considered the primary diagnosis within 6 months of the first study visit. * Have a lifetime history of Bipolar I or II Disorder, psychotic disorder, or a factitious disorder. * Are judged to be at high risk for imminently harming themselves or others. * Have a serious medical illness, including any cardiovascular, hepatic, respiratory, hematologic, endocrinologic, neurologic disease, or clinically significant laboratory or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality. Clinically significant lab abnormalities are those which, in the judgment of the investigator, indicate a serious medical problem or require intervention. * Have any diagnosed medical condition which could be exacerbated by treatment with LY2216684, including hypertension, increased heart rate, arrhythmias, heart disease, narrow angle glaucoma, or urinary hesitancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total ScoreBaseline, Week 8The HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The total score was the sum of the scores from HAMD-17 Items 1 through 17 and ranged from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (severely depressed). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Response and Remission RatesBaseline, up to Week 8A participant meets response criteria if there is at least a 50% reduction in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) total score from baseline to the last observation carried forward (LOCF) endpoint visit. A participant meets remission criteria if the HAMD-17 total score is less than or equal to 7 at the LOCF endpoint visit. The percent of participants meeting criteria is summarized. HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The total score was the sum of the scores from HAMD-17 Items 1 through 17 and ranged from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (severely depressed).
Clinical Global Impression of Improvement Score at Week 8Week 8The Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) scale measures the clinician's perception of participant improvement at the time of assessment compared with the start of treatment. Scores range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, and treatment-by-visit.
Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Total Score up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The HAMA is a 14-item assessment used to assess the severity of anxiety. The investigator talked to the participant about the symptoms he or she experienced during the previous week. Each item was scored using a 5-point scale (0=not present to 4=very severe). The total score of HAMA ranged from 0 (normal) to 56 (severe). Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Change From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The SF-36 Health Status Survey is a generic, health-related scale assessing a participant's quality of life on 8 domains: general health (GH), physical functioning (PF), role-physical, role-emotional, social functioning, bodily pain, vitality, and mental health. Each domain is scored by summing the individual items (GH \[range: 5-25\]; PF \[range: 10-30\]; role-physical \[range: 4-8\]; role-emotional \[range: 3-6\]; social functioning \[range: 2-10\]; bodily pain \[range: 2-11\]; vitality \[range: 4-24\]; mental health \[range: 5-30\]) and transforming the scores into a 0 to 100 scale, with higher scores indicating better health status or functioning. Two summary scores (mental component and physical component scores) were constructed based on the 8 SF-36 domains. Mental component summary and physical component summary scores range from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicate better health status).
Change From Baseline in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Total Score up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology is a 16-item participant-rated measure of depressive symptomatology. There were 4 possible answers per question that are specific to the question; each question (Q) was scored 0 (no problems) to 3 (increased symptoms). The total score was the sum of the highest number from Q1-4, number from Q5, highest number from Q6-9, total for Q10-14, and the highest number from Q15-16. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 with higher scores indicative of greater severity of depression. Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Change From Baseline in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSI) is a 21-item participant-completed questionnaire designed to assess severity of suicidal ideation in adults and adolescents. The BSI total score is calculated as the sum of the responses (rated from 0 to 2 in terms of severity) to the first 19 items of the BSI scale. The BSI total score ranges from 0 to 38, with a higher score indicating a higher degree of suicide ideation.
Change From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8OAS-M is a clinician-administered semistructured interview designed to assess various manifestations of aggressive behavior. Final scores are rated on 3 scales: Aggression (Agg), Irritability (Irrt), Suicidality (Suic). Agg scale has 4 subscales: Verbal Assault (Aslt), Aslt Against Objects, Aslt Against Others, Aslt Against Self; each item is scored 0-5, multiplied by the frequency of the behavior, then summed together. Agg total score is the weighted sum of the subscale scores (weights: 1=Verbal Aslt, 2=Aslt Against Objects, 3=Aslt Against Others, 4=Aslt Against Self). The Irrt scale has 2 subscales: Global Irrt, Subjective Irrt. Suic scale has 3 subscales: Suicidal Tendencies, Intent of Attempt, Lethality of Attempt. The 2 Irrt and 3 Suic subscales are rated on 6 or 7 point scales from 0=none/not at all to 6/7=very extreme. The total score ranges from 0-10 for the Irrt scale and 0-16 on the Suic scale. Least Squares means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline s
Change From Baseline in Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is used to assess sexual functioning in both males and females. The ASEX total score for the male and female version is calculated as the sum of the responses (rated from 1 \[extremely\] to 6 \[no/never\]) to the 5 items of the ASEX scale. Total scores ranged from 5 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater sexual dysfunction.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Maier-Philipp Subscale of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)Baseline, Week 8The HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The Maier-Phillip subscale of the HAMD-17 represents the 6 core symptoms of depression (items: 1=depressed mood, 2=feelings of guilt, 7=work and activities, 8=retardation, 9=agitation, 10=anxiety/psychic). The subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 24 (severe). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Fatigue Severity ScaleBaseline, Week 8Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is a 9-item measure of fatigue severity. Each item is scored by the participant on a scale of 1 (Disagree) to 7 (Agree), with a higher score indicating a stronger agreement with the item statement regarding the participant's fatigue symptoms. The FSS total score ranges from 1 to 7, and is obtained by averaging the responses to the 9 items. Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.
Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 EndpointUp to 8 weeksPredicted maximal LY2216684 plasma concentrations at steady state (Cmax,ss) are reported, using the dose at the last visit in the study for participants included in the primary efficacy analysis.
Number of Participants With at Least 1 Serious Adverse Event (Safety and Tolerability)Baseline through Week 8The number of participants with at least one serious adverse event, regardless of causality is reported cumulatively through Week 8. A summary of serious and other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Event module.
Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-21) Total ScoreBaseline, Week 8The HAMD-21 is a 21-item assessment used to measure depression severity. Items were rated on a scale from 0 (symptoms not present) to a maximum of 2 to 4 (symptom extremely severe) for a total score ranging from 0 (not at all depressed) to 60 (severely depressed). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.
Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to week 8The WLDRT is a test of visual learning and recall. Participants are shown a series of words (commonly used nouns) and asked to say each of the words aloud, then are asked to recall the words and the total number of correct words recalled is recorded (possible score ranged from 0 to 15 words). The process is repeated 3 times. The Word List Learning Test score is calculated as the average number of words recalled during the first 3 trials. After a 30-minute delay, participants are again asked to recall the words, and the total number of correct words remembered after the delay is recorded as the Delayed Recall Test score. The baseline value was the last non-missing value before the first randomized double-blind study drug administration. Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The SDST is an attention-demanding psychomotor component based on the Digit Symbol Substitution Test from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The participant is given a symbol/digit code in which each of the digits 1 through 9 is paired with a different symbol. Below the code, a series of symbols selected from those in the code are presented in an irregular order. The participant is instructed to write the number that is appropriate for each symbol in the space below each symbol and to complete as many correct digits as possible within a 90-second test period. For this test, the number of attempts and number of correct digits is collected. The percentage of correct digits is presented based on the number of correct digits divided by the number of attempts, multiplied by 100 (score ranged from 0 to 100% correct). Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Two Digit Cancellation Test up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The Two Digit Cancellation Test (2DCT) is a clinical adaptation of the visual search tasks that have been used to investigate cognitive processes involved in attention and visual information processing. For this test, the participant is presented with a piece of paper containing rows of digits. At the top of the page are two target digits. The participant is instructed to examine each row of digits working from top to bottom and left to right crossing off each number that matches either of the two numbers at the top of the page. The number of targets hit, number of errors, and number of times the participant had to be reminded of the task are recorded for the 45-second test. The 2DCT composite cognitive score is calculated as the number of targets hit - number of errors - number of reminders. 2DCT score ranges 0-40 with higher score indicating better cognition. Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Trail Making A up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8Trail Making A is a neurocognitive test associated with general brain function. While being timed, the participant is instructed to connect 25 randomly placed circled numbers on a page in numerical sequence without lifting their pencil. If a participant makes a mistake, the mistake is pointed out and the participant must start again from the last correct circle. The total time to complete the task (up to 300 seconds, with a lower value indicating better brain function) is recorded. Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.
Change From Baseline in Insomnia Severity Index up to Week 8 EndpointBaseline, up to Week 8The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a brief self-report instrument measuring the participant's perception of his or her insomnia. The ISI score is calculated as the sum of the responses to the 7 items of the ISI scale. Each item is rated on a 0 to 4 scale and the total score ranges from 0 to 28 with a higher score suggesting more severe insomnia.

Countries

Romania, United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 701 participants were included in a screening/washout period (from 3 to 30 days in duration) prior to group assignments; 232 participants discontinued during this period, and 469 participants were randomized. There was an 8-week Double-blind Phase followed by a 1-week Discontinuation Phase after abrupt discontinuation of treatment.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
LY2216684
LY2216684: flexible dose of 3, 6, 9, or 12 milligrams (mg), tablets, administered orally, once daily for 8 weeks
269
Placebo
Placebo: tablet and capsule equivalents to LY2216684 and escitalopram, respectively, administered orally, once daily for 8 weeks
138
Escitalopram
Escitalopram: flexible dose of 10 or 20 mg, capsules, administered orally, once daily for 8 weeks
62
Total469

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event411
Overall StudyEntry Criteria Not Met010
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy541
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up311210
Overall StudyPhysician Decision1442
Overall StudyProtocol Violation543
Overall StudySponsor Decision331
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject674214

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicLY2216684PlaceboEscitalopramTotal
Age, Continuous36.64 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.21
37.54 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.97
34.32 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.66
36.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.4
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African
6 Participants5 Participants0 Participants11 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
30 Participants21 Participants8 Participants59 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
23 Participants7 Participants4 Participants34 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native American
1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
West Asian (Indian subcontinent)
209 Participants105 Participants50 Participants364 Participants
Region of Enrollment
India
208 Participants105 Participants50 Participants363 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
15 Participants6 Participants3 Participants24 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Romania
7 Participants4 Participants1 Participants12 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
39 Participants23 Participants8 Participants70 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
130 Participants65 Participants22 Participants217 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
139 Participants73 Participants40 Participants252 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
70 / 26926 / 13819 / 623 / 2692 / 1382 / 62
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 2691 / 1382 / 620 / 2691 / 1380 / 62

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score

The HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The total score was the sum of the scores from HAMD-17 Items 1 through 17 and ranged from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (severely depressed). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline HAMD-17 value.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score-13.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.53
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 8 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score-12.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.74
EscitalopramChange From Baseline to Week 8 in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) Total Score-14.7 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.14
p-value: 0.494Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale up to Week 8 Endpoint

The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is used to assess sexual functioning in both males and females. The ASEX total score for the male and female version is calculated as the sum of the responses (rated from 1 \[extremely\] to 6 \[no/never\]) to the 5 items of the ASEX scale. Total scores ranged from 5 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater sexual dysfunction.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline ASEX value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale up to Week 8 Endpoint-2.68 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.65
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale up to Week 8 Endpoint-1.69 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.35
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale up to Week 8 Endpoint-1.65 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.43
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation up to Week 8 Endpoint

Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSI) is a 21-item participant-completed questionnaire designed to assess severity of suicidal ideation in adults and adolescents. The BSI total score is calculated as the sum of the responses (rated from 0 to 2 in terms of severity) to the first 19 items of the BSI scale. The BSI total score ranges from 0 to 38, with a higher score indicating a higher degree of suicide ideation.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline BSI value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation up to Week 8 Endpoint-0.90 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.39
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation up to Week 8 Endpoint-0.54 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.14
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation up to Week 8 Endpoint-0.78 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.16
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint

The HAMA is a 14-item assessment used to assess the severity of anxiety. The investigator talked to the participant about the symptoms he or she experienced during the previous week. Each item was scored using a 5-point scale (0=not present to 4=very severe). The total score of HAMA ranged from 0 (normal) to 56 (severe). Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline HAMA value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-9.7 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.62
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-9.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.82
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-11.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.19
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Insomnia Severity Index up to Week 8 Endpoint

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a brief self-report instrument measuring the participant's perception of his or her insomnia. The ISI score is calculated as the sum of the responses to the 7 items of the ISI scale. Each item is rated on a 0 to 4 scale and the total score ranges from 0 to 28 with a higher score suggesting more severe insomnia.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline ISI value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Insomnia Severity Index up to Week 8 Endpoint-7.53 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.57
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Insomnia Severity Index up to Week 8 Endpoint-7.44 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.73
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Insomnia Severity Index up to Week 8 Endpoint-8.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.72
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 Endpoint

OAS-M is a clinician-administered semistructured interview designed to assess various manifestations of aggressive behavior. Final scores are rated on 3 scales: Aggression (Agg), Irritability (Irrt), Suicidality (Suic). Agg scale has 4 subscales: Verbal Assault (Aslt), Aslt Against Objects, Aslt Against Others, Aslt Against Self; each item is scored 0-5, multiplied by the frequency of the behavior, then summed together. Agg total score is the weighted sum of the subscale scores (weights: 1=Verbal Aslt, 2=Aslt Against Objects, 3=Aslt Against Others, 4=Aslt Against Self). The Irrt scale has 2 subscales: Global Irrt, Subjective Irrt. Suic scale has 3 subscales: Suicidal Tendencies, Intent of Attempt, Lethality of Attempt. The 2 Irrt and 3 Suic subscales are rated on 6 or 7 point scales from 0=none/not at all to 6/7=very extreme. The total score ranges from 0-10 for the Irrt scale and 0-16 on the Suic scale. Least Squares means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline s

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline OAS-M value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointIrritability total score-1.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointAggression total score-4.1 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.52
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointSuicidality total score-0.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.04
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointIrritability total score-0.9 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.14
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointAggression total score-4.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.71
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointSuicidality total score-0.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.05
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointAggression total score-3.9 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.06
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointSuicidality total score-0.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.08
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Modified Overt Aggression (OAS-M) Scale up to Week 8 EndpointIrritability total score-1.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.2
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint

The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology is a 16-item participant-rated measure of depressive symptomatology. There were 4 possible answers per question that are specific to the question; each question (Q) was scored 0 (no problems) to 3 (increased symptoms). The total score was the sum of the highest number from Q1-4, number from Q5, highest number from Q6-9, total for Q10-14, and the highest number from Q15-16. The total score ranges from 0 to 27 with higher scores indicative of greater severity of depression. Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-10.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.54
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-8.3 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.71
EscitalopramChange From Baseline in Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Total Score up to Week 8 Endpoint-11.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.04
Secondary

Change From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 Endpoint

The SF-36 Health Status Survey is a generic, health-related scale assessing a participant's quality of life on 8 domains: general health (GH), physical functioning (PF), role-physical, role-emotional, social functioning, bodily pain, vitality, and mental health. Each domain is scored by summing the individual items (GH \[range: 5-25\]; PF \[range: 10-30\]; role-physical \[range: 4-8\]; role-emotional \[range: 3-6\]; social functioning \[range: 2-10\]; bodily pain \[range: 2-11\]; vitality \[range: 4-24\]; mental health \[range: 5-30\]) and transforming the scores into a 0 to 100 scale, with higher scores indicating better health status or functioning. Two summary scores (mental component and physical component scores) were constructed based on the 8 SF-36 domains. Mental component summary and physical component summary scores range from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicate better health status).

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline SF-36 Health Status Survey value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointMental Component Summary13.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.1
LY2216684Change From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointPhysical Component Summary4.17 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9
PlaceboChange From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointMental Component Summary12.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.9
PlaceboChange From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointPhysical Component Summary2.37 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.26
EscitalopramChange From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointMental Component Summary12.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.4
EscitalopramChange From Baseline on the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Status Survey Mental and Physical Components up to Week 8 EndpointPhysical Component Summary2.74 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.65
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Fatigue Severity Scale

Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is a 9-item measure of fatigue severity. Each item is scored by the participant on a scale of 1 (Disagree) to 7 (Agree), with a higher score indicating a stronger agreement with the item statement regarding the participant's fatigue symptoms. The FSS total score ranges from 1 to 7, and is obtained by averaging the responses to the 9 items. Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline FSS value.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Fatigue Severity Scale-2.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.14
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 8 in Fatigue Severity Scale-1.8 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.19
EscitalopramChange From Baseline to Week 8 in Fatigue Severity Scale-2.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.29
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Maier-Philipp Subscale of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)

The HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The Maier-Phillip subscale of the HAMD-17 represents the 6 core symptoms of depression (items: 1=depressed mood, 2=feelings of guilt, 7=work and activities, 8=retardation, 9=agitation, 10=anxiety/psychic). The subscale scores range from 0 (normal) to 24 (severe). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline Maier-Philipp subscale value.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Maier-Philipp Subscale of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)-6.7 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.26
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 8 in Maier-Philipp Subscale of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)-6.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.36
EscitalopramChange From Baseline to Week 8 in Maier-Philipp Subscale of the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17)-7.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.55
Secondary

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-21) Total Score

The HAMD-21 is a 21-item assessment used to measure depression severity. Items were rated on a scale from 0 (symptoms not present) to a maximum of 2 to 4 (symptom extremely severe) for a total score ranging from 0 (not at all depressed) to 60 (severely depressed). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, baseline score, treatment-by-visit, and baseline score-by-visit.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline HAMD-21 value.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Change From Baseline to Week 8 in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-21) Total Score-13.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.57
PlaceboChange From Baseline to Week 8 in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-21) Total Score-13.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.79
EscitalopramChange From Baseline to Week 8 in the 21-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-21) Total Score-15.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.24
Secondary

Clinical Global Impression of Improvement Score at Week 8

The Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) scale measures the clinician's perception of participant improvement at the time of assessment compared with the start of treatment. Scores range from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using mixed model repeated measures (MMRM) adjusting for treatment, investigator, visit, and treatment-by-visit.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline CGI-I value.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Clinical Global Impression of Improvement Score at Week 82.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.09
PlaceboClinical Global Impression of Improvement Score at Week 82.3 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.12
EscitalopramClinical Global Impression of Improvement Score at Week 82.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.19
Secondary

Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) up to Week 8 Endpoint

The SDST is an attention-demanding psychomotor component based on the Digit Symbol Substitution Test from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The participant is given a symbol/digit code in which each of the digits 1 through 9 is paired with a different symbol. Below the code, a series of symbols selected from those in the code are presented in an irregular order. The participant is instructed to write the number that is appropriate for each symbol in the space below each symbol and to complete as many correct digits as possible within a 90-second test period. For this test, the number of attempts and number of correct digits is collected. The percentage of correct digits is presented based on the number of correct digits divided by the number of attempts, multiplied by 100 (score ranged from 0 to 100% correct). Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline SDST value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) up to Week 8 Endpoint3.2 percentage of correct digitsStandard Error 1.12
PlaceboCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) up to Week 8 Endpoint2.5 percentage of correct digitsStandard Error 1.42
EscitalopramCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST) up to Week 8 Endpoint2.2 percentage of correct digitsStandard Error 2.1
Secondary

Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Trail Making A up to Week 8 Endpoint

Trail Making A is a neurocognitive test associated with general brain function. While being timed, the participant is instructed to connect 25 randomly placed circled numbers on a page in numerical sequence without lifting their pencil. If a participant makes a mistake, the mistake is pointed out and the participant must start again from the last correct circle. The total time to complete the task (up to 300 seconds, with a lower value indicating better brain function) is recorded. Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline Trail Making A value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Trail Making A up to Week 8 Endpoint-9.9 secondsStandard Error 2.97
PlaceboCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Trail Making A up to Week 8 Endpoint-11.1 secondsStandard Error 3.85
EscitalopramCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Trail Making A up to Week 8 Endpoint-5.6 secondsStandard Error 5.68
Secondary

Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Two Digit Cancellation Test up to Week 8 Endpoint

The Two Digit Cancellation Test (2DCT) is a clinical adaptation of the visual search tasks that have been used to investigate cognitive processes involved in attention and visual information processing. For this test, the participant is presented with a piece of paper containing rows of digits. At the top of the page are two target digits. The participant is instructed to examine each row of digits working from top to bottom and left to right crossing off each number that matches either of the two numbers at the top of the page. The number of targets hit, number of errors, and number of times the participant had to be reminded of the task are recorded for the 45-second test. The 2DCT composite cognitive score is calculated as the number of targets hit - number of errors - number of reminders. 2DCT score ranges 0-40 with higher score indicating better cognition. Least squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline 2DCT value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Two Digit Cancellation Test up to Week 8 Endpoint0.8 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.62
PlaceboCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Two Digit Cancellation Test up to Week 8 Endpoint1.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.83
EscitalopramCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Two Digit Cancellation Test up to Week 8 Endpoint1.0 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.26
Secondary

Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 Endpoint

The WLDRT is a test of visual learning and recall. Participants are shown a series of words (commonly used nouns) and asked to say each of the words aloud, then are asked to recall the words and the total number of correct words recalled is recorded (possible score ranged from 0 to 15 words). The process is repeated 3 times. The Word List Learning Test score is calculated as the average number of words recalled during the first 3 trials. After a 30-minute delay, participants are again asked to recall the words, and the total number of correct words remembered after the delay is recorded as the Delayed Recall Test score. The baseline value was the last non-missing value before the first randomized double-blind study drug administration. Least Squares (LS) means were adjusted for treatment, investigator, and baseline score.

Time frame: Baseline, up to week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who have a baseline and at least one post-baseline WLDRT value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointWord List Learning Test0.5 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.15
LY2216684Cognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointDelayed Recall Test0.4 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.19
PlaceboCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointWord List Learning Test0.3 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.19
PlaceboCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointDelayed Recall Test0.2 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.25
EscitalopramCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointWord List Learning Test0.3 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.28
EscitalopramCognitive Assessment Battery: Change From Baseline in Word List Learning and Delayed Recall Test (WLDRT) up to Week 8 EndpointDelayed Recall Test0.0 number of correct wordsStandard Error 0.37
Secondary

Number of Participants With at Least 1 Serious Adverse Event (Safety and Tolerability)

The number of participants with at least one serious adverse event, regardless of causality is reported cumulatively through Week 8. A summary of serious and other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Event module.

Time frame: Baseline through Week 8

Population: All randomized participants.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
LY2216684Number of Participants With at Least 1 Serious Adverse Event (Safety and Tolerability)2 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With at Least 1 Serious Adverse Event (Safety and Tolerability)1 Participants
EscitalopramNumber of Participants With at Least 1 Serious Adverse Event (Safety and Tolerability)2 Participants
Secondary

Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 Endpoint

Predicted maximal LY2216684 plasma concentrations at steady state (Cmax,ss) are reported, using the dose at the last visit in the study for participants included in the primary efficacy analysis.

Time frame: Up to 8 weeks

Population: All participants randomized to LY2216684 included in the primary efficacy analysis with a pharmacokinetic (PK) sample at the participants' final study visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
LY2216684Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 Endpoint3 mg dose10.5 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 2
LY2216684Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 Endpoint6 mg dose22.6 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 5.4
LY2216684Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 Endpoint9 mg dose32 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 6.4
LY2216684Pharmacokinetics: Predicted Maximal Concentration of LY2216684 at Steady State (Cmax,ss) at Week 8 Endpoint12 mg dose40.6 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)Standard Deviation 9.9
Secondary

Response and Remission Rates

A participant meets response criteria if there is at least a 50% reduction in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) total score from baseline to the last observation carried forward (LOCF) endpoint visit. A participant meets remission criteria if the HAMD-17 total score is less than or equal to 7 at the LOCF endpoint visit. The percent of participants meeting criteria is summarized. HAMD-17 is a 17-item assessment used to assess the severity of depression and its improvement during the course of therapy. Each item was evaluated and scored using either a 5-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 4 (very severe) or a 3-point scale of 0 (not present/absent) to 2 (marked). Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. The total score was the sum of the scores from HAMD-17 Items 1 through 17 and ranged from 0 (not at all depressed) to 52 (severely depressed).

Time frame: Baseline, up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study drug and who had a baseline and at least one post-baseline HAMD-17 total score value. Last observation carried forward (LOCF) methodology was used.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
LY2216684Response and Remission RatesResponse54.0 percentage of participants
LY2216684Response and Remission RatesRemission38.7 percentage of participants
PlaceboResponse and Remission RatesResponse48.4 percentage of participants
PlaceboResponse and Remission RatesRemission31.1 percentage of participants
EscitalopramResponse and Remission RatesResponse53.7 percentage of participants
EscitalopramResponse and Remission RatesRemission42.6 percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026