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A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Including Suicidal Ideation, in Subjects Who Are Assessed to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Esketamine and Placebo for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 68 participants across 14 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) compared with intranasal placebo along with standard care treatment, in reducing the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) (an affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, the mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent), including the risk for suicide as assessed by the Investigator, in participants who will be assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Esketamine 84 mg will be self-administered by participants as intranasal spray as two times a week, for 4 weeks (that is, Day 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25). Dose may be reduced to 56 mg per day based on Investigator's discretion.
Matching placebo will be self-administered by participants as intranasal spray as two times a week, for 4 weeks (that is, Day 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25).