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    EudraCT Number:2020-000338-16
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:42847922MDD3002
    National Competent Authority:Denmark - DHMA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2020-09-16
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedDenmark - DHMA
    A.2EudraCT number2020-000338-16
    A.3Full title of the trial
    A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Seltorexant 20 mg as Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants in Adult and Elderly Patients with Major Depressive Disorder with Insomnia Symptoms Who Have Responded Inadequately to Antidepressant Therapy
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Seltorexant in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with sleep problems who have not responded well to their current depression medication.
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code number42847922MDD3002
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorJanssen-Cilag International NV
    B.1.3.4CountryBelgium
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportJanssen-Cilag International NV
    B.4.2CountryBelgium
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationJanssen-Cilag International NV
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointClinical Registry Group
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressArchimedesweg 29
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityLeiden
    B.5.3.3Post code2333CM
    B.5.3.4CountryNetherlands
    B.5.6E-mailClinicalTrialsEU@its.jnj.com
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameSeltorexant 20 mg
    D.3.2Product code JNJ-42847922
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Film-coated tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNSeltorexant
    D.3.9.1CAS number 1452539-75-1
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeJNJ-42847922
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameJNJ-42847922-AAA
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB32046
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number20
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboFilm-coated tablet
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboOral use
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Depression
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 21.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10025453
    E.1.2Term Major depressive disorder NOS
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004873
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To assess the efficacy of seltorexant 20 mg compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant in improving depressive symptoms in participants with MDDIS (major depressive disorder with insomnia symptoms) who have had an inadequate response to current antidepressant therapy with an SSRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) or SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with placebo in participants with MDDIS as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant on patient-reported assessment of sleep outcomes.

    To assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant in participants with MDDIS on the following:
    - MDD symptoms other than insomnia symptoms.
    - Patient-reported assessment of sleep outcomes

    To assess the efficacy of seltorexant compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy to an antidepressant in participants with MDDIS on the following:
    - Core symptoms of depression.
    - Response of depressive symptoms
    - Patient-reported symptoms of depression
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study Yes
    E.2.3.1Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives
    Pharmacogenomic (DNA/RNA) evaluations:
    Blood samples for genetic research will be collected from participants
    who consent separately to this component of the study (where local
    regulations permit) to allow for the potential identification of genetic,
    epigenetic and/or transcription factors that may influence the
    pharmacokinetic (PK), efficacy, safety, or tolerability of seltorexant and
    to identify genetic and/or epigenetic factors associated with MDDIS.
    Participation in genetic research is optional.
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Each potential participant must satisfy all of the following criteria to be enrolled in the study:
    ● Male or female, aged 18 to 74 years (inclusive).
    ● Meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for MDD, without psychotic features
    The length of the current depressive episode must be =24 months prior
    to randomization
    ● Have had an inadequate response to at least 1 but no more than 2 antidepressants, administered at an adequate dose and duration in the current episode of depression.
    The adequate response is defined as an
    antidepressant treatment for at least 6 weeks on a stable dose (and no
    antidepressant treatment for at least 6 weeks on a stable dose (and no
    greater than 18 months in the current episode) or above the minimum
    therapeutic dose specified in the MGH-ATRQ, must include the
    participant's current antidepressant treatment
    ● Have a HDRS-17 total score ≥20 at the first screening interview and must not demonstrate a clinically significant improvement (ie, an improvement of >20% on their HDRS-17 total score) from the first to the second independent HDRS-17 rating, and must have a HDRS-17 total score =18 at the second screening interview
    ● Have a patient version of the ISI total score ≥15 as well as a clinician version of the ISI total score ≥15 at the second screening visit.
    ● Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2 inclusive (BMI=weight/height2).

    Note: other protocol inclusion criteria may also apply.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Any potential participant who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participating in the study:
    ● Has a current or recent history of homicidal ideation or serious suicidal ideation within the past 3 months or history of suicidal behavior within the past 6 months
    ● Has a history of treatment resistant MDD, defined as a lack of response to 2 or more adequate antidepressant treatments in the current episode
    ● Current active DSM-5 diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or fibromyalgia. These disorders need to be in remission for at least 1 year for the participant to be enrolled.
    ● Has history or current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, or somatoform disorders.
    ● Has any significant primary sleep disorder, including but not limited to obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or parasomnias. Participants with insomnia disorder are allowed.
    ● Has a history of moderate to severe substance use disorder including
    alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria within 6 months before screening or positive test result(s) for alcohol and/or drugs of abuse.
    ● Has an unstable medical condition such as diabetes, thyroid disease, renal insufficiency, or hepatic disease. Stable illnesses may be allowed.

    Note: other protocol exclusion criteria may also apply.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Change from baseline to Day 43 in the MADRS total score.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Day 43
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    - Change from baseline to Day 43 in the MADRS without sleep item (MADRS-WOSI) total score.
    - Change from baseline to Day 43 in sleep disturbance using the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Sleep Disturbance
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Day 43
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy No
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic Yes
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic Yes
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Yes
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind Yes
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo Yes
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned3
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA14
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA Yes
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.6.3If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned
    Chile
    Korea, Republic of
    Malaysia
    Ukraine
    United States
    Denmark
    Finland
    Poland
    Slovakia
    Argentina
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee Yes
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    LPLV
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years2
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months4
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days24
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years1
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months10
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 308
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 78
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others Yes
    F.3.3.7.1Details of other specific vulnerable populations
    Elderly participants (65 to 74 years of age)
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state30
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 84
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 386
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    On completion of participation in the study, participants will be returned to appropriate standard of care
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2020-10-15
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2021-01-21
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2022-07-14
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