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A Double-Blind, Doubly-Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Intranasal Esketamine in an Adaptive Treatment Protocol to Assess Safety and Efficacy in Treatment-Resistant Depression (SYNAPSE)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Esketamine 14 mg, Esketamine 28 mg, and 3 other interventions for Treatment Resistant Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 108 participants across 25 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and dose response of intranasal esketamine (Panel A: 28 mg, 56 mg, and 84 mg and Panel B: 14 mg and 56 mg) compared with placebo in improving depressive symptoms in participants with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1 to 6 sprays of esketamine 14 mg self-administered as an intranasal formulation for 4 days (Days 1, 4, 8, 11) during the double-blind phase and if applicable during the optional open-label phase for up to 4 days
1 to 6 sprays of esketamine 28 mg self-administered as an intranasal formulation for 4 days (Days 1,4, 8, 11) during the double-blind phase and if applicable, during the optional open-label phase for up to 9 days
1 to 6 sprays of esketamine 56 mg self-administered as an intranasal formulation for up to 4 days (Days 1, 4, 8, 11) during the double-blind phase and if applicable, during the optional open-label phase for up to 9 days
1 to 6 sprays of esketamine 84 mg self-administered as an intranasal formulation for up to 4 days (Days 1, 4, 8, 11) during the double-blind phase and if applicable, during the optional open-label phase for up to 9 days
1 to 6 sprays of placebo self-administered as an intranasal formulation for 2 days (Days 1 and 4) or depending on response on Day 8, for 4 days (Days 1,4, 8, 11) during the double-blind phase