The Objective of This Study is to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Cariprazine a… (NCT03739203) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
The Objective of This Study is to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Cariprazine as an Adjunctive Treatment to Antidepressant Therapy (ADT) in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Who Have Had an Inadequate Response to Antidepressants Alone
United States, Canada, Czechia752 participantsStarted 2018-11-10
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of cariprazine as an adjunctive treatment to antidepressant therapy (ADT) in patients with MDD who have had an inadequate response to antidepressants alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Written informed consent has been obtained.
* Written documentation has been obtained in accordance with the relevant country and local privacy requirements, where applicable (eg, Written Authorization for Use and Release of Health and Research Study Information \[US sites\] and written Data Protection consent \[EU sites\]).
* Participant must be an outpatient at the time of Visit 1 (Screening).
* Participant meets the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for MDD based on Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5), with a current major depressive episode of at least 8 weeks and not exceeding 24 months in duration at Visit 1/Screening. A diagnosis of MDD with psychotic features will be acceptable.
* Diagnosis of MDD confirmed through a formal adjudication process.
* Participant demonstrates ability to follow study instructions and likely to complete all required visits.
* Participant must have an inadequate response, as measured by the modified antidepressant treatment response questionnaire (ATRQ), to 1 to 3 antidepressants administered during the current episode at an adequate dose (as per package insert) and for at least 6 weeks duration, with at least one dose escalation during the current depressive episode.
* Only one antidepressant (of sufficient dose per package insert and taken for at least 6 weeks) will be allowed at randomization and Participants must agree to continue taking the same ADT …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change From Baseline to Week 6 in the MADRS (Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale) Total Score