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Phase IV:Safety and Efficacy of EMSAM in Adolescents With Major Depression

A Phase IV, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Flexible Dose Study of the Safety and Efficacy of EMSAM in Adolescents With Major Depression

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00531947
Enrollment
308
Registered
2007-09-19
Start date
2007-07-31
Completion date
2010-10-31
Last updated
2014-01-15

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

Conditions

Major Depressive Disorder

Keywords

Mental Health, Adolescents, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Adolescent Depression, Pediatric Depression

Brief summary

The primary purpose of your participation in this study is to help answer the following research question: Whether 12-week administration of EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is safe and effective for the treatment of adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Detailed description

• Assess the safety and efficacy of EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) versus placebo in adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) who meet criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) without psychotic features, single or recurrent

Interventions

DRUGPlacebo

Matching Placebo for EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study

EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study

Sponsors

Somerset Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male / Female outpatients 12 to 17 years of age diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). (Must have a Children's Depression Rating Scale-Revised \[CDRS-R\] with a total score of at least 45 at screening.) * Female patients must test negative on a pregnancy at visit 1. * Weight and height must be greater than the 10th percentile according to age and height, * Assent and consent must be given.

Exclusion criteria

* Have a serious or unstable medical illness, psychological condition, clinically significant laboratory or ECG result, hypersensitivity to selegiline, or any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise participation in the study or be likely to lead to hospitalization during the course of the study. * Have a current or previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, anorexia, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, pervasive development disorder or borderline personality disorder, as determined by the investigator. * Have a risk of suicide * Female patients who are either pregnant, nursing or have recently given birth. * Use of any protocol prohibited medications or substances.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12baseline and 12 WeeksA summary of the primary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score, as reported by the Child, at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. CDRS-R total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline and 12 WeeksA summary of the Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) at baseline and Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-s is the clinician's assessment of severity of illness (depression). Scores range from 1(minimum) to 7(maximum). A lower score indicates lower illness severity, a higher score indicates higher levels of illness severity.
CGI-C - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)12 WeeksA summary of the Clinicians Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Score at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-c assesses the overall change in the severity of illness (depression). The clinician rates the subject's change based on a bipolar scale from 1(minimum; Very much improved) to 7(maximum; Very much worse). A lower score indicates lower levels of depression as compared to baseline, a higher score indicates higher levels of depression as compared to baseline. A score of 4 (Unchanged) indicates no change in illness compared to baseline. The scale is not calculated as a statistical change score; the clinician rates their impression of change overall.
CGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)12 WeeksA summary of the CGI-C percent responders at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. CGI-C responders were defined as a score of 1 or 2 at the end of the study. A non-responder was defined as a score of ≥3 at end of study. Maximum score is 100%.
CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline and 12 WeeksA summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.
CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column. CDRS-R (Best Description)total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.
CDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)12 WeeksA summary of the secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Child), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC). CDRS-R (Child) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.
CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC). CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.
CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with observed cases (w/OC). Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom area. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column. CDRS-R (Best Description) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.
Physical Examination (Screening vs. EOS)12 WeeksNumber of physical examination findings that were normal at screening, but abnormal at end of study are presented. Four subjects receiving placebo and four subjects receiving EMSAM had abnormal findings on physical examination at the end of study that were normal at screening.
Urinalysis (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Urinalysis (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean changes from baseline are provided for PH and specific gravity.
Vital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksSummary mean change in heart rate measured in beats per minute (beats/min or BPM) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.
Vital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksSummary mean change in blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.
Hematology - Red Blood Cell (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Red Blood Cell (RBC)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.
12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline) measured in milliseconds (msec), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, and QTc (Bazett and Fridericia corrections) interval are presented.
12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate measured in beats per minute(beats/min or BPM), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from baseline is presented.
Hematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in ABS BASOPHILS (X10\^9/L), ABS EOSINOPHILS (X10\^9/L), ABS LYMPHOCYTES (X10\^9/L), ABS MONOCYTES (X10\^9/L), and ABS NEUTROPHILS (X10\^9/L) are presented.
Hematology - Hematocrit (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hematocrit(HCT)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.
Hematology - Hemoglobin (Change From Baseline)12 WeeksA summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hemoglobin(HGB)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Male and female adolescent subjects between 12 to 17 years of age diagnosed with moderate to severe major depressive disorder were screened over an approximate two year period at 26 investigative sites in the U.S.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Placebo Selegiline Transdermal System 6, 9 or 12 Placebo : Matching Placebo for EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study
156
EMSAM
Approved Medication for Major Depressive Disorder: EMSAM (Selegiline Transdermal System) 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Selegiline Transdermal System : EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study
152
Total308

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event510
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up129
Overall StudyNon-Compliance47
Overall StudyOther (e.g., Lack of Efficacy)55
Overall StudyProtocol Violation21
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1419

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboEMSAMTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
156 Participants152 Participants308 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Continuous14.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6
14.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.62
14.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.61
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 participants1 participants3 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
34 participants46 participants80 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
77 participants69 participants146 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
37 participants32 participants69 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native American
1 participants1 participants2 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
5 participants3 participants8 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
104 Participants93 Participants197 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
52 Participants59 Participants111 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
90 / 15695 / 152
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 1567 / 152

Outcome results

Primary

CDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12

A summary of the primary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score, as reported by the Child, at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. CDRS-R total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

Time frame: baseline and 12 Weeks

Population: Received at least one dose of placebo or EMSAM study drug, and had at least one post-treatment efficacy assessment with the primary outcome variable (CDRS-R).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Baseline - Observed57.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.57
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Week 12 - Observed36.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.91
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Week 12 - Change From Baseline-21.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.47
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Baseline - Observed56.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.34
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Week 12 - Observed35.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.3
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12Week 12 - Change From Baseline-21.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.61
Secondary

12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline) measured in milliseconds (msec), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, and QTc (Bazett and Fridericia corrections) interval are presented.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QRS Duration-0.0 msecStandard Deviation 5.84
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QTc (Bazett Correction) Interval-4.10 msecStandard Deviation 19.2
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QT Interval1.30 msecStandard Deviation 24.86
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QTc (Fridericia Correction) Interval-2.30 msecStandard Deviation 16.06
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)PR Interval0.70 msecStandard Deviation 10.47
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QTc (Fridericia Correction) Interval-0.60 msecStandard Deviation 15.27
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)PR Interval-0.90 msecStandard Deviation 11.04
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QRS Duration1.1 msecStandard Deviation 8.21
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QT Interval3.80 msecStandard Deviation 21.51
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)QTc (Bazett Correction) Interval-2.90 msecStandard Deviation 20.23
Secondary

12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate measured in beats per minute(beats/min or BPM), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from baseline is presented.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate-1.70 BPMStandard Deviation 10.4
EMSAM12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate-2.40 BPMStandard Deviation 10.43
Secondary

CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column. CDRS-R (Best Description)total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline - Observed60.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.26
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Observed38 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.62
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-22.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.54
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline - Observed59.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.05
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Observed37 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.73
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-22.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.97
Secondary

CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with observed cases (w/OC). Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom area. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column. CDRS-R (Best Description) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed60.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.34
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed32.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.18
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-27 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.93
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed59.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.1
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed32.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.75
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-26.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.18
Secondary

CDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

A summary of the secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Child), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC). CDRS-R (Child) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed58.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.64
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed30.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.41
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-25.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.07
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed56.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.39
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed31.1 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.38
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-25.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.16
Secondary

CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time. CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.

Time frame: Baseline and 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline- Observed49.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.27
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12- Observed30.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.55
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-18.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.09
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline- Observed48.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.1
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12- Observed30.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.36
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-18.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.27
Secondary

CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC). CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed49.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.43
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed25.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.7
PlaceboCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-22.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.97
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Baseline - Observed48.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.21
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Observed25.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.59
EMSAMCDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)Week 12 - Change From Baseline-22.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.66
Secondary

CGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)

A summary of the CGI-C percent responders at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. CGI-C responders were defined as a score of 1 or 2 at the end of the study. A non-responder was defined as a score of ≥3 at end of study. Maximum score is 100%.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboCGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)Percent Responder59.3 Percent Responder
PlaceboCGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)Percent Non-Responder40.7 Percent Responder
EMSAMCGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)Percent Non-Responder41.4 Percent Responder
EMSAMCGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)Percent Responder58.6 Percent Responder
Secondary

CGI-C - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

A summary of the Clinicians Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Score at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-c assesses the overall change in the severity of illness (depression). The clinician rates the subject's change based on a bipolar scale from 1(minimum; Very much improved) to 7(maximum; Very much worse). A lower score indicates lower levels of depression as compared to baseline, a higher score indicates higher levels of depression as compared to baseline. A score of 4 (Unchanged) indicates no change in illness compared to baseline. The scale is not calculated as a statistical change score; the clinician rates their impression of change overall.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCGI-C - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)2.387 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.208
EMSAMCGI-C - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)2.386 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.138
Secondary

CGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

A summary of the Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) at baseline and Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-s is the clinician's assessment of severity of illness (depression). Scores range from 1(minimum) to 7(maximum). A lower score indicates lower illness severity, a higher score indicates higher levels of illness severity.

Time frame: Baseline and 12 Weeks

Population: Received at least one dose of placebo or EMSAM study drug, and had at least one post-treatment efficacy assessment with the primary outcome variable (CDRS-R).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboCGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline CGI-S Scale4.494 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.659
PlaceboCGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 CGI-S Scale3.000 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.333
EMSAMCGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Baseline CGI-S Scale4.527 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.662
EMSAMCGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)Week 12 CGI-S Scale3.007 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.25
Secondary

Hematology - Hematocrit (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hematocrit(HCT)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboHematology - Hematocrit (Change From Baseline)-0.58 percentStandard Deviation 2.294
EMSAMHematology - Hematocrit (Change From Baseline)-1.13 percentStandard Deviation 3.093
Secondary

Hematology - Hemoglobin (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hemoglobin(HGB)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboHematology - Hemoglobin (Change From Baseline)-0.18 g/dLStandard Deviation 0.694
EMSAMHematology - Hemoglobin (Change From Baseline)-0.36 g/dLStandard Deviation 0.854
Secondary

Hematology - Red Blood Cell (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Red Blood Cell (RBC)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboHematology - Red Blood Cell (Change From Baseline)-0.04 x10^12/LStandard Deviation 0.234
EMSAMHematology - Red Blood Cell (Change From Baseline)-0.12 x10^12/LStandard Deviation 0.313
Secondary

Hematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in ABS BASOPHILS (X10\^9/L), ABS EOSINOPHILS (X10\^9/L), ABS LYMPHOCYTES (X10\^9/L), ABS MONOCYTES (X10\^9/L), and ABS NEUTROPHILS (X10\^9/L) are presented.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS MONOCYTES (X10^9/L)0.01 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.134
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS BASOPHILS (X10^9/L)-0.00 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.04
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS NEUTROPHILS (X10^9/L)0.01 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 1.542
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)PLATELETS (X10^9/L)-0.01 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 44.126
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS LYMPHOCYTES (X10^9/L)-0.09 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.535
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)WBC (X10^9/L)-0.09 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 1.813
PlaceboHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS EOSINOPHILS (X10^9/L)-0.01 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.1
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)WBC (X10^9/L)-0.12 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 1.614
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS BASOPHILS (X10^9/L)0.00 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.035
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS EOSINOPHILS (X10^9/L)0.01 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.115
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS LYMPHOCYTES (X10^9/L)-0.03 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.538
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS MONOCYTES (X10^9/L)-0.00 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 0.148
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)PLATELETS (X10^9/L)1.82 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 54.452
EMSAMHematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)ABS NEUTROPHILS (X10^9/L)-0.10 (X10^9/L)Standard Deviation 1.346
Secondary

Physical Examination (Screening vs. EOS)

Number of physical examination findings that were normal at screening, but abnormal at end of study are presented. Four subjects receiving placebo and four subjects receiving EMSAM had abnormal findings on physical examination at the end of study that were normal at screening.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPhysical Examination (Screening vs. EOS)4 Number of Abnormal Exams
EMSAMPhysical Examination (Screening vs. EOS)4 Number of Abnormal Exams
Secondary

Urinalysis (Change From Baseline)

A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Urinalysis (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean changes from baseline are provided for PH and specific gravity.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboUrinalysis (Change From Baseline)PH-0.02 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.906
PlaceboUrinalysis (Change From Baseline)Specific Gravity0.00 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.008
EMSAMUrinalysis (Change From Baseline)PH-0.11 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.052
EMSAMUrinalysis (Change From Baseline)Specific Gravity0.00 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.008
Secondary

Vital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)

Summary mean change in blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Supine Systolic Blood Pressure0.9 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.94
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Supine Diastolic Blood Pressure1.1 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.21
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Standing Systolic Blood Pressure-1.2 mmHgStandard Deviation 10.29
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Standing Diastolic Blood Pressure0.8 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.5
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Systolic Blood Pressure-2.1 mmHgStandard Deviation 9.32
PlaceboVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure-0.4 mmHgStandard Deviation 7.84
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Systolic Blood Pressure-2.3 mmHgStandard Deviation 11.3
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Supine Systolic Blood Pressure-0.3 mmHgStandard Deviation 11.8
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Standing Diastolic Blood Pressure-0.1 mmHgStandard Deviation 9.11
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Supine Diastolic Blood Pressure1.4 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.52
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure-1.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 7.85
EMSAMVital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)Standing Systolic Blood Pressure-2.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 11.63
Secondary

Vital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)

Summary mean change in heart rate measured in beats per minute (beats/min or BPM) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.

Time frame: 12 Weeks

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Supine Heart Rate.20 BPMStandard Deviation 11.9
PlaceboVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Standing Heart Rate-0.6 BPMStandard Deviation 14.26
PlaceboVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Heart Rate-.80 BPMStandard Deviation 11.7
EMSAMVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Supine Heart Rate-.10 BPMStandard Deviation 9.91
EMSAMVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Standing Heart Rate2.6 BPMStandard Deviation 15.12
EMSAMVital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)Orthostatic Change in Heart Rate2.80 BPMStandard Deviation 13.8

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