Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified
Conditions
Brief summary
Objectives * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of escalating multiple oral doses of LY03005 in healthy subjects. * To characterize the pharmacokinetics of escalating multiple oral doses of LY03005.
Detailed description
This will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study to be conducted in the US. Approximately 48 healthy subjects will be enrolled into one of the four groups
Interventions
LY03005 is a new investigational pro-drug of desvenlafaxine formulated as extended-release oral tablets for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Are capable of giving informed consent and complying with study procedures; 2. Are between the ages of 18 and 45 years, inclusive; 3. A negative pregnancy test result prior to screening and admission for all female subjects, and meet the following criteria defined as: 1. If child-bearing potential, agree to avoid pregnancy during the study and one month after the end of the study by using effective contraceptive method(s), such as an intrauterine device (IUD), diaphragm with spermicide, and condoms with spermicide. 2. Surgically sterile for at least 3 months prior to screening 3. Postmenopausal 4. Considered healthy by the Principal Investigator, based on a detailed medical history, full physical examination, clinical laboratory tests, 12-lead ECG and vital signs; 5. Nonsmoker, defined as not having smoked or used any form of tobacco in more than 6 months before screening; 6. Body mass index (BMI) of 19 to 30 kg/m2 inclusive and body weight not less than 50 kg; 7. Willing and able to adhere to study restrictions and to be confined at the clinical research center.
Exclusion criteria
Subjects will be excluded from study entry if any of the following
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Adverse Events | 3 to 4 months | Safety and Tolerability of LY03005 |
Countries
United States