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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fixed Doses of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Adult Participants With Treatment-resistant Depression

A Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fixed Doses of Intranasal Esketamine Plus an Oral Antidepressant in Adult Subjects With Treatment-resistant Depression

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02417064
Acronym
TRANSFORM-1
Enrollment
346
Registered
2015-04-15
Start date
2015-08-10
Completion date
2018-02-20
Last updated
2025-04-29

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Conditions

Treatment-resistant Depression

Keywords

Treatment-resistant Depression, Esketamine, Placebo, Oral Antidepressant

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of switching treatment-resistant depression (TRD) participants from a prior antidepressant treatment (to which they have not responded) to either intranasal esketamine plus a new oral antidepressant or switching to a new oral antidepressant plus intranasal placebo.

Detailed description

This is a randomized, double-blind (neither the researchers nor the participants know what treatment the participant is receiving), active-controlled, multicenter study (more than 1 study site) in participants with TRD to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of fixed doses of intranasal esketamine plus a newly initiated oral antidepressant compared with a newly initiated oral antidepressant (active comparator) plus intranasal placebo. The study will consist of 3 phases: Screening/Prospective Observational Phase (4-7 weeks), Double-blind Induction Phase (4-weeks), Follow-up Phase (24-weeks). Participants who rollover into a long-term maintenance study will not participate in the Follow-up Phase. At the start of the screening/prospective observational phase, the participant must have had documented non-response to at least 1 antidepressant treatment (based on Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnair \[MGH-ATRQ\]) in the current episode of depression, and participant is taking a different oral antidepressant treatment on the MGH-ATRQ for at least the previous 2 weeks at or above the minimum therapeutic dose. This antidepressant treatment, as well as any other ongoing medications being taken for depression at screening (including adjunctive/ augmentation therapies), will continue from the start of Week 1 through the end of Week 4 of the screening/prospective observational phase. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive Intranasal esketamine (56 milligrams \[mg\]), Intranasal esketamine (84 mg), or Intranasal placebo. In addition, each participant will be assigned to receive 1 of 4 oral antidepressant medications from 2 different classes of antidepressant treatments, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) (escitalopram or sertraline) or a Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) (duloxetine or venlafaxine extended release \[XR\]), initiated on Day 1 and continued through the double-blind induction phase. Participants will be primarily evaluated for improvement in depressive symptoms as assessed by change in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at Week 4. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.

Interventions

DRUGEsketamine

Participants will self-administer either 84 mg or 56 mg of esketamine, intranasally, twice per week for 4 weeks as a fixed dose regimen in Double-Blind Induction Phase.

DRUGPlacebo

Participants will self-administer matching placebo, intranasally, twice per week for 4 weeks as a fixed dose regimen in Double-Blind Induction Phase.

Duloxetine could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ) and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. The minimum therapeutic dose is 60 milligram per day (mg/day).

Escitalopram could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Escitalopram will be titrated up to a dose of 20 mg/day, but if not tolerated the dose can be reduced to the minimum therapeutic dose of 10 mg/day.

Sertraline could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Sertraline will be titrated up to a dose of 200 mg/day, but if not tolerated the dose can be reduced to the minimum therapeutic dose of 50 mg/day.

Venlafaxine Extended Release could be selected as the oral antidepressant medication by the investigator based on review of MGH-ATRQ and relevant prior antidepressant medication information. Venlafaxine Extended Release will be titrated up to a dose of 225 mg/day, but if not tolerated the dose can be reduced to the minimum therapeutic dose of 150 mg/day.

Sponsors

Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* At the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF), participant must be a man or woman 18 (or older if the minimum legal age of consent in the country in which the study is taking place is greater than \[\>\]18) to 64 years of age, inclusive * At the start of the screening/prospective observational phase, participant must meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) (if single-episode MDD, the duration must be greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 2 years) or recurrent MDD, without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) * At the start of the screening/prospective observational phase, participant must have an Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician rated ( IDS-C30) total score of greater than or equal to (\>=) 34 * At the start of the screening/prospective observational phase, participants must have had non-response (less than or equal to \[\<=25\] percent \[%\] improvement) to \>=1 but less than or equal to (\<=) 5 (if current episode is \>2 years, upper limit is applicable to only the last 2 years) oral antidepressant treatments taken at adequate dosage and for adequate duration, as assessed using the Massachusetts General Hospital - Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH-ATRQ) and documented by medical history and pharmacy/prescription records, for the current episode of depression. Participant is taking a different oral antidepressant treatment on the MGH-ATRQ for at least the previous 2 weeks at or above the minimum therapeutic dose \- The participant's current major depressive episode, depression symptom severity (Week 1 MADRS total score \>=28 required), and antidepressant treatment response in the current depressive episode, must be confirmed using a Site Independent Qualification Assessment

Exclusion criteria

* Participants who have previously demonstrated nonresponse of depressive symptoms to esketamine or ketamine in the current major depressive episode, to all 4 of the oral antidepressant treatment options available for the double-blind induction phase (i.e, duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, and venlafaxine extended release \[XR\]) in the current major depressive episode (based on MGH-ATRQ), or an adequate course of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the current major depressive episode, defined as at least 7 treatments with unilateral/bilateral ECT * Participant has received vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) or has received deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the current episode of depression * Participant has a current or prior DSM-5 diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or MDD with psychotic features bipolar or related disorders (confirmed by the MINI), obsessive compulsive disorder (current only), intellectual disability (DSM-5 diagnostic codes 317, 318.0, 318.1, 318.2, 315.8, and 319), autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder * Participant has homicidal ideation/intent, per the investigator's clinical judgment, or has suicidal ideation with some intent to act within 6 months prior to the start of the screening/prospective observational phase, per the investigator's clinical judgment or based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) * Participants with history of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double- Blind Induction Phase- Mixed- Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) AnalysisBaseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction PhaseMADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.
Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA AnalysisBaseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) method and last post baseline observation during double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA AnalysisBaseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)The SDS is a participant-reported outcome measure and 5 item questionnaire used for assessment of functional impairment and associated disability. The first 3 items assess disruption of 1) work/school, 2) social life, and 3) family life/home responsibilities using 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely) rating scale. Score for first 3 items are summed to create total score of 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired) where higher score indicates greater impairment. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM AnalysisBaseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phasePHQ-9 is 9-item, self-reported scale assessing 9 symptom domains of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder criteria. Each item is rated on 4-point scale (0 = Not at all, 1 = Several Days, 2 = More than half days, 3 = Nearly every day). The scores are summed for a total score ranging from 0-27. Higher score indicates greater severity of depression. Severity of PHQ-9 categorized as follows: None-minimal (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14), Moderately Severe (15-19), Severe (20-27). The recall period is 2 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA AnalysisBaseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)PHQ-9 is 9-item, self-reported scale assessing 9 symptom domains of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder criteria. Each item is rated on 4-point scale (0 = Not at all, 1 = Several Days, 2 = More than half days, 3 = Nearly every day). The scores are summed for a total score ranging from 0-27. Higher score indicates greater severity of depression. Severity of PHQ-9 categorized as follows: None-minimal (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14), Moderately Severe (15-19), Severe (20-27). The recall period is 2 weeks. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)At Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phaseA participant was defined as a responder (yes=1 and no=0) at a given time point if the percent reduction from baseline in MADRS total score is at least 50 percent (%). The percentage of participants who achieved at least 50% reduction from baseline were reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)At Day 28 (Double-blind Endpoint)A participant was defined as a responder (yes=1 and no=0) at a given time point if the percent reduction from baseline in MADRS total score is at least 50 percent (%). The percentage of participants who achieved at least 50% reduction from baseline were reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)At Day 28 of Double-blind Induction PhaseParticipants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (\<=) 12 were considered as remitters. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.
Percentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 2 up to Day 28 and Day 8 up to Day 28A participant was defined as having a clinical response if there was at least 50% improvement (decrease) from baseline in the MADRS total score with onset by Day 2 and Day 8 that was maintained to Day 28. Participants were allowed one excursion (non-response) on Days 8, 15 or 22, however score must show at least 25% improvement. Participants who did not meet these criteria or discontinued during the study before Day 28 were considered as non-responders and were assigned the value of 0 (that is no). MADRS is clinician-rated scale that consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), for total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.
Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)CGI-S provides measure of severity of participant's illness including participant's history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior and impact of symptoms on ability to function. CGI-S evaluates severity of psychopathology on scale of 0 to 7. Considering total clinical experience, participant is assessed on severity of mental illness according to: 0=not assessed; 1=normal (not at all ill); 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among most extremely ill patients (a decrease in score indicates improvement). Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Change From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)GAD-7 is a brief and validated 7-item self-reported assessment of overall anxiety. Participants responded to each item using a 4 point scale with response categories of 0=not at all, 1=several days, 2=more than half the days, and 3=nearly every day. Item responses are summed to yield a total score with a range of 0 to 21, where higher scores indicate more anxiety. The recall period is 2 weeks. The severity of the GAD-7 is categorized as follows: None (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14) and Severe (15-21). Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Health Status IndexBaseline up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28)EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). The descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). The responses are used to generate Health Status Index (HSI). HSI range is -0.148 to 0.949, is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health).
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): EQ-VASBaseline up to end of Double-blind induction phase (Day 28)EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). EQ-VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine).
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Sum ScoreBaseline up to end of Double-blind Induction phase (Day 28)EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). The descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). The responses are used to generate Health Status Index (HSI). HSI range is -0.148 to 0.949, is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health). EQ-VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine). Sum score ranges from 0 to 100 where, sum score = (sum of the scores from the 5 dimensions minus 5) \*5. Higher score indicates worst health state.
Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis (LOCF Data)At Day 28 (Double-blind Endpoint)Participants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (\<=) 12 were considered as remitters. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.
Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM AnalysisBaseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phaseThe SDS is a participant-reported outcome measure and 5 item questionnaire used for assessment of functional impairment and associated disability. The first 3 items assess disruption of 1) work/school, 2) social life, and 3) family life/home responsibilities using 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely) rating scale. Score for first 3 items are summed to create total score of 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired), where higher score indicates greater impairment.

Countries

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, France, Hungary, Mexico, Slovakia, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral Antidepressant
Participants self-administered 56 milligram (mg) of intranasal esketamine (Esk) twice per week for 4 weeks in double-blind (DB) induction phase. Also, participants simultaneously initiated new oral antidepressant (AD) with one of following: duloxetine (60 mg/day- Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4), escitalopram (10 mg/day- Week 1 and 20 mg/day- Weeks 2 to 4 with minimum therapeutic dose \[MTD\] of 10 mg/day), sertraline (50 mg/day- Week 1, 100 mg/day- Week 2, 150 mg/day- Week 3 and 200 mg/day- Week 4 with MTD of 50 mg/day) or venlafaxine extended release (XR) (75 mg/day- Week 1, 150 mg/day- Week 2, 225 mg/day- Weeks 3 and 4 with MTD of 150 mg/day) on Day 1 taken daily in DB induction phase. Participants who were not eligible or chose to not participate in maintenance of effect study (ESKETINTRD3003 \[NCT02493868\]) and had received at least 1 dose of intranasal Esk 56 mg+ Oral AD in DB induction phase were followed in posttreatment follow-up phase for up to 24 weeks.
115
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral AD
Participants self-administered 56 mg of intranasal esketamine on Day 1 and then 84 mg from Day 4 onwards twice per week for 4 Weeks in DB induction phase. Also, participants simultaneously initiated new oral AD with one of following: duloxetine (60 mg/day- Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4), escitalopram (10 mg/day- Week 1 and 20 mg/day- Weeks 2 to 4 with minimum therapeutic dose \[MTD\] of 10 mg/day), sertraline (50 mg/day- Week 1, 100 mg/day- Week 2, 150 mg/day- Week 3 and 200 mg/day- Week 4 with MTD of 50 mg/day) or venlafaxine XR (75 mg/day- Week 1, 150 mg/day- Week 2, 225 mg/day- Weeks 3 and 4 with MTD of 150 mg/day) on Day 1 taken daily in DB induction phase. Participants who were not eligible or chose to not participate in maintenance of effect study (ESKETINTRD3003) and had received at least 1 dose of intranasal Esk 84 mg+ Oral AD in DB induction phase were followed in posttreatment follow-up phase for up to 24 weeks.
116
Oral AD Plus Intranasal Placebo
Participants self-administered intranasal matching placebo, twice per week for 4 weeks in DB induction phase. Also, participants simultaneously initiated new oral AD with one of following: duloxetine (60 mg/day- Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4), escitalopram (10 mg/day- Week 1 and 20 mg/day- Weeks 2 to 4 with minimum therapeutic dose \[MTD\] of 10 mg/day), sertraline (50 mg/day- Week 1, 100 mg/day- Week 2, 150 mg/day- Week 3 and 200 mg/day- Week 4 with MTD of 50 mg/day) or venlafaxine XR (75 mg/day- Week 1, 150 mg/day- Week 2, 225 mg/day- Weeks 3 and 4 with MTD of 150 mg/day) on Day 1 taken daily in DB induction phase. Participants who were not eligible or chose to not participate in maintenance of effect study (ESKETINTRD3003) and had received at least 1 dose of intranasal placebo+ Oral AD in DB induction phase were followed in posttreatment follow-up phase for up to 24 weeks.
113
Total344

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Adverse Event172
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Lack of Efficacy110
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Lost to Follow-up010
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Other142
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Protocol Violation211
Double-blind Induction Phase (4 Weeks)Withdrawal by Subject151
Follow-up Phase (24 Weeks)Lost to Follow-up021
Follow-up Phase (24 Weeks)Other223
Follow-up Phase (24 Weeks)PI Decision342944
Follow-up Phase (24 Weeks)Protocol Violation001
Follow-up Phase (24 Weeks)Withdrawal by Subject392

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicIntranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantIntranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADOral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants2 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
115 Participants115 Participants112 Participants342 Participants
Age, Continuous46.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.18
45.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.02
46.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.36
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.16
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
33 Participants27 Participants31 Participants91 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
74 Participants80 Participants71 Participants225 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
8 Participants9 Participants11 Participants28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 Participants1 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
7 Participants8 Participants5 Participants20 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
More than one race
8 Participants11 Participants11 Participants30 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown or Not Reported
7 Participants9 Participants9 Participants25 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
91 Participants86 Participants86 Participants263 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Belgium
8 Participants9 Participants12 Participants29 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Brazil
20 Participants19 Participants18 Participants57 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
7 Participants7 Participants6 Participants20 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Estonia
3 Participants4 Participants3 Participants10 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
11 Participants10 Participants10 Participants31 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Hungary
3 Participants2 Participants1 Participants6 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
14 Participants16 Participants15 Participants45 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Slovakia
4 Participants3 Participants3 Participants10 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
45 Participants46 Participants45 Participants136 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
81 Participants80 Participants81 Participants242 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
34 Participants36 Participants32 Participants102 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
0 / 1150 / 1160 / 1130 / 470 / 520 / 69
other
Total, other adverse events
93 / 11592 / 11664 / 1137 / 474 / 527 / 69
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 1150 / 1160 / 1132 / 472 / 521 / 69

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double- Blind Induction Phase- Mixed- Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis

MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral antidepressant medication during double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double- Blind Induction Phase- Mixed- Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis-19.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.86
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double- Blind Induction Phase- Mixed- Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis-18.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.12
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double- Blind Induction Phase- Mixed- Effects Model Using Repeated Measures (MMRM) Analysis-14.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.07
p-value: 0.08895% CI: [-6.88, 0.45]Mixed Model for Repeated Measures
95% CI: [-7.67, -0.49]
Primary

Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis

MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) method and last post baseline observation during double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral antidepressant medication during double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-18.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.21
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-17.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.25
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-14.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15
p-value: =0.2595% CI: [-5.52, 1.42]ANCOVA
95% CI: [-7.53, -0.6]
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])

CGI-S provides measure of severity of participant's illness including participant's history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior and impact of symptoms on ability to function. CGI-S evaluates severity of psychopathology on scale of 0 to 7. Considering total clinical experience, participant is assessed on severity of mental illness according to: 0=not assessed; 1=normal (not at all ill); 2=borderline mentally ill; 3=mildly ill; 4=moderately ill; 5=markedly ill; 6=severely ill; 7=among most extremely ill patients (a decrease in score indicates improvement). Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-2.0 Units on a scale
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-2.0 Units on a scale
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-1.0 Units on a scale
Secondary

Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): EQ-VAS

EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). EQ-VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine).

Time frame: Baseline up to end of Double-blind induction phase (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): EQ-VAS20.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.04
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): EQ-VAS19.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.86
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): EQ-VAS14.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.15
Secondary

Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Health Status Index

EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). The descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). The responses are used to generate Health Status Index (HSI). HSI range is -0.148 to 0.949, is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health).

Time frame: Baseline up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Health Status Index0.224 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.2481
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Health Status Index0.243 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.2395
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Health Status Index0.181 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.2495
Secondary

Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Sum Score

EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome self-completed by respondents. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). The descriptive system comprises of 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression. Each has 5 levels (1-no problem, 2-slight problems, 3-moderate problems, 4-severe problems, 5-extreme problems). The responses are used to generate Health Status Index (HSI). HSI range is -0.148 to 0.949, is anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health). EQ-VAS self-rating records the respondent's own assessment of his/her overall health status at time of completion, on scale of 0 (the worst health you can imagine) to 100 (the best health you can imagine). Sum score ranges from 0 to 100 where, sum score = (sum of the scores from the 5 dimensions minus 5) \*5. Higher score indicates worst health state.

Time frame: Baseline up to end of Double-blind Induction phase (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Sum Score-19.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.84
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Sum Score-19.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.43
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) up to End of Double-blind Induction Phase (Day 28): Sum Score-14.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.78
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])

GAD-7 is a brief and validated 7-item self-reported assessment of overall anxiety. Participants responded to each item using a 4 point scale with response categories of 0=not at all, 1=several days, 2=more than half the days, and 3=nearly every day. Item responses are summed to yield a total score with a range of 0 to 21, where higher scores indicate more anxiety. The recall period is 2 weeks. The severity of the GAD-7 is categorized as follows: None (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14) and Severe (15-21). Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-7.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.94
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-7.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.72
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])-6.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.01
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis

PHQ-9 is 9-item, self-reported scale assessing 9 symptom domains of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder criteria. Each item is rated on 4-point scale (0 = Not at all, 1 = Several Days, 2 = More than half days, 3 = Nearly every day). The scores are summed for a total score ranging from 0-27. Higher score indicates greater severity of depression. Severity of PHQ-9 categorized as follows: None-minimal (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14), Moderately Severe (15-19), Severe (20-27). The recall period is 2 weeks.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phase

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-11.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.07
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-11.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.74
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-9.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.35
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis

PHQ-9 is 9-item, self-reported scale assessing 9 symptom domains of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder criteria. Each item is rated on 4-point scale (0 = Not at all, 1 = Several Days, 2 = More than half days, 3 = Nearly every day). The scores are summed for a total score ranging from 0-27. Higher score indicates greater severity of depression. Severity of PHQ-9 categorized as follows: None-minimal (0-4), Mild (5-9), Moderate (10-14), Moderately Severe (15-19), Severe (20-27). The recall period is 2 weeks. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-10.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.26
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-10.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.81
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-8.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.37
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis

The SDS is a participant-reported outcome measure and 5 item questionnaire used for assessment of functional impairment and associated disability. The first 3 items assess disruption of 1) work/school, 2) social life, and 3) family life/home responsibilities using 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely) rating scale. Score for first 3 items are summed to create total score of 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired), where higher score indicates greater impairment.

Time frame: Baseline up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phase

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-11.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.32
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-11.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.04
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase- MMRM Analysis-8.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.7
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis

The SDS is a participant-reported outcome measure and 5 item questionnaire used for assessment of functional impairment and associated disability. The first 3 items assess disruption of 1) work/school, 2) social life, and 3) family life/home responsibilities using 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely) rating scale. Score for first 3 items are summed to create total score of 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired) where higher score indicates greater impairment. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: Baseline up to Double-blind Endpoint (Day 28)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-10.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.39
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-10.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboChange From Baseline in Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) Total Score up to Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis-8.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.57
Secondary

Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)

Participants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (\<=) 12 were considered as remitters. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.

Time frame: At Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)36 Percentage of participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)38.8 Percentage of participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)30.6 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis (LOCF Data)

Participants who had a MADRS total score of less than or equal to (\<=) 12 were considered as remitters. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: At Day 28 (Double-blind Endpoint)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis (LOCF Data)34.8 Percentage of participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis (LOCF Data)35.4 Percentage of participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants in Remission (MADRS<=12) at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28])- ANCOVA Analysis (LOCF Data)29.2 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)

A participant was defined as a responder (yes=1 and no=0) at a given time point if the percent reduction from baseline in MADRS total score is at least 50 percent (%). The percentage of participants who achieved at least 50% reduction from baseline were reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.

Time frame: At Day 28 of Double-blind Induction phase

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)54.1 Percentage of Participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)53.1 Percentage of Participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at Day 28 of Double-blind Induction Phase (Observed Data)38.9 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)

A participant was defined as a responder (yes=1 and no=0) at a given time point if the percent reduction from baseline in MADRS total score is at least 50 percent (%). The percentage of participants who achieved at least 50% reduction from baseline were reported. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Missing data was imputed using LOCF method and the last post baseline observation during the double-blind induction phase was carried forward as End Point for that phase.

Time frame: At Day 28 (Double-blind Endpoint)

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase. Here 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)53.0 Percentage of Participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)47.8 Percentage of Participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least 50% Reduction From Baseline in MADRS Total Score at the Endpoint (Double-blind Induction Phase [Day 28]) (LOCF Data)37.2 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8

A participant was defined as having a clinical response if there was at least 50% improvement (decrease) from baseline in the MADRS total score with onset by Day 2 and Day 8 that was maintained to Day 28. Participants were allowed one excursion (non-response) on Days 8, 15 or 22, however score must show at least 25% improvement. Participants who did not meet these criteria or discontinued during the study before Day 28 were considered as non-responders and were assigned the value of 0 (that is no). MADRS is clinician-rated scale that consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), for total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition.

Time frame: Day 2 up to Day 28 and Day 8 up to Day 28

Population: FAS: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of intranasal study medication and 1 dose of oral AD medication during the double-blind induction phase.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 2 up to Day 2810.4 Percentage of Participants
Intranasal Esketamine 56 mg Plus Oral AntidepressantPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 8 up to Day 2813.0 Percentage of Participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 2 up to Day 288.8 Percentage of Participants
Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg Plus Oral ADPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 8 up to Day 2811.4 Percentage of Participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 2 up to Day 281.8 Percentage of Participants
Oral AD Plus Intranasal PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Onset of Clinical Response by Day 2 and Day 8Day 8 up to Day 283.5 Percentage of Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 25, 2026