A Study of Aticaprant in Adult and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

NCT05518149 — Phase 3, Terminated, 871 participants, Janssen Research & Development, LLC

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An Open-label, Long-term, Safety and Efficacy Study of Aticaprant as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

RegistryNCT05518149, acronym VENTURA-LT
StatusTerminated - The study was Early Terminated as per Sponsor's decision (communicated to sites on 06Mar2025)
PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional; na, single group, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment871 (Actual)
SponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC (Industry)
ConditionsDepressive Disorder, Major
InterventionsAticaprant (Drug)
Datesstart 2022-09-22, primary completion 2025-04-25, completion 2025-05-08, first posted 2022-08-26, last updated 2026-10-06
Locations234 sites in United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China and 13 more countries

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-Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of aticaprant administered as adjunctive therapy to a current antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor \[SSRI\] or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor \[SNRI\]) in all participants with major depressive disorder (MDD).

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Aticaprant 10 mgExperimentalDrug: AticaprantParticipants will enter this study directly or after completing double-blind phase of studies 67953964MDD3001 or 67953964MDD3002 and will receive Aticaprant 10 milligrams (mg), once daily, orally in addition to the current antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI/SNRI) therapy on Day 1 up to 52 weeks.
  • Aticaprant (Drug), also known as JNJ-67953964: Aticaprant 10 mg tablet will be administered orally.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Open Label (OL) Treatment Phase: Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and AEs of Special Interest (AESI) [From start of open-label treatment (Day 1) up to Week 52]: An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant administered a pharmaceutical (investigational or non investigational) product. An AE does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the intervention. TEAEs were defined as any AE occurring at or after the initial administration of study intervention through the end of OL treatment phase. TEAEs included both serious and non serious AEs. AESI was defined as adverse events that were considered to be of special interest in this study.
  • Follow-up Phase: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and AEs of Special Interest (AESI) [From Week 52 to Week 54]: An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant administered a pharmaceutical (investigational or non investigational) product. An AE does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the intervention. AESI was defined as adverse events that were considered to be of special interest in this study.
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure) [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [maximum up to Week 54])]: Change from baseline in vital sign parameter (systolic blood pressure \[SBP\] and diastolic blood pressure \[DBP\]) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Pulse Rate [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [maximum up to Week 54])]: Change from baseline in vital sign parameter (pulse rate) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Temperature [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [maximum up to Week 54])]: Change from baseline in vital sign parameter (temperature) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Weight [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [maximum up to Week 54])]: Change from baseline in vital sign parameter (weight) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [maximum up to Week 54])]: Change from baseline in BMI was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Behavior as Assessed by Columbia Suicidality Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) [Baseline (DB, Day 1) up to Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52) (Up to Week 58 from DB baseline)]: C-SSRS was a clinician-rated instrument that reports severity and frequency of suicide-related ideation and behaviors. Suicidal ideation was classified on a 5-item scale: 1 (wish to be dead), 2 (non-specific active suicidal thoughts), 3 (suicidal ideation without plan and intent), 4 (suicidal ideation intent to act without plan), and 5 (suicidal ideation with plan and intent). Suicidal behavior was classified on a 5-item scale: 6 (preparatory acts or behavior), 7 (aborted attempt), 8 (interrupted attempt), 9 (actual attempt \[non-fatal\]), and 10 (suicide). Total score from 10 categories was summarized into 3 categories: No suicidal ideation or behavior(0), suicidal ideation(1-5), suicidal behavior(6-10). Total score ranged from 0 to 10. Higher scores=more severe suicidal ideation and behavior. Baseline=most recent assessment prior to first dose of study treatment in parent study (NCT05455684 and NCT05550532). Categories with at least 1 non-zero data values are reported.
  • Follow-up Phase: Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Behavior as Assessed by C-SSRS [Baseline (DB, Day 1), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52]) (maximum up to Week 54 from OL baseline and Week 60 from DB baseline)]: C-SSRS was a clinician-rated instrument that reports severity and frequency of suicide-related ideation and behaviors. Suicidal ideation was classified on a 5-item scale: 1 (wish to be dead), 2 (non-specific active suicidal thoughts), 3 (suicidal ideation without plan and intent), 4 (suicidal ideation intent to act without plan), and 5 (suicidal ideation with plan and intent). Suicidal behavior was classified on a 5-item scale: 6 (preparatory acts or behavior), 7 (aborted attempt), 8 (interrupted attempt), 9 (actual attempt \[non-fatal\]), and 10 (suicide). Total score from 10 categories was summarized into 3 categories: No suicidal ideation or behavior(0), suicidal ideation(1-5), suicidal behavior(6-10). Total score ranged from 0 to 10. Higher scores=more severe suicidal ideation and behavior. Baseline=most recent assessment prior to first dose of study treatment in parent study (NCT05455684 and NCT05550532). Categories with at least 1 non-zero data values are reported.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Alanine Aminotransferase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Creatine Kinase, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, gamma glutamyl transferase) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Albumin, Protein, Erythrocyte (Ery.) Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (HGB) Concentration, Hemoglobin [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (albumin, protein, Ery. mean corpuscular HGB concentration, hemoglobin) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Bicarbonate, Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, Glucose, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Magnesium, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Triglycerides, Urea Nitrogen [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (bicarbonate, calcium, chloride, cholesterol, glucose, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium, triglycerides, urea nitrogen) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to this first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Bilirubin, Creatinine, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin, Urate [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (bilirubin, creatinine, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, urate) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Platelets, Leukocytes [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets, leukocytes) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Ery. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (Ery. MCH) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (Ery. MCV) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Hematocrit [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (hematocrit) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Specific Gravity [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (specific gravity) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Urine pH [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (urine pH) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Hyaline Casts [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameter (hyaline casts) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Squamous Epithelial Cells, Transitional Epithelial Cells, Tubular Epithelial Cells, Urine Erythrocytes, Urine Leukocytes [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in laboratory parameters (squamous epithelial cells, transitional epithelial cells, tubular epithelial cells, urine erythrocytes, urine leukocytes) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in the OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters: PR Interval, QRS Duration, QT Interval, RR Interval, QTcB Interval, QTcF Interval [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: Change from baseline in ECG parameters (PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, RR interval, QTcB interval, QTcF interval) was reported. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Number of Participants With Withdrawal Symptoms as Assessed by Physician Withdrawal Checklist 20-item (PWC-20) [Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Day 2 to Week 52)]: Number of participants with withdrawal symptoms as assessed by PWC-20 was reported. PWC-20 was a simple and accurate method used to assess potential withdrawal symptoms following cessation of treatment. Items were as follows: loss of appetite, nausea-vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety-nervousness, irritability, dysphoric mood-depression, insomnia, fatigue, poor coordination, restlessness, diaphoresis, tremor, dizziness, headaches, muscle aches or stiffness, weakness, increased acuity sound smell touch, paresthesias, difficulty concentrating-remember, depersonalization-derealization. Each item score ranges from 0 (not present)-3 (severe), where 0=not present, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe. Higher scores indicated more affected condition.
  • Follow-up Phase: Number of Participants With Withdrawal Symptoms as Assessed by Physician Withdrawal Checklist 20-item (PWC-20) [Follow-up (up to 14 days after endpoint (OL) [at any time between Day 2 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: Number of participants with withdrawal symptoms as assessed by PWC-20 was reported. PWC-20 was a simple and accurate method used to assess potential withdrawal symptoms following cessation of treatment. Items were as follows: loss of appetite, nausea-vomiting, diarrhea, anxiety-nervousness, irritability, dysphoric mood-depression, insomnia, fatigue, poor coordination, restlessness, diaphoresis, tremor, dizziness, headaches, muscle aches or stiffness, weakness, increased acuity sound smell touch, paresthesias, difficulty concentrating-remember, depersonalization-derealization. Each item score ranges from 0 (not present)-3 (severe), where 0=not present, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe. Higher scores indicated more affected condition.
  • OL Treatment Phase: Percentage of Participants With Clinically Relevant Sexual Dysfunction Over Time as Determined by Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) [Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52)]: The ASEX was a patient-reported 5-item rating scale, which was used to quantify sex drive, arousal, vaginal lubrication/penile erection, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction from orgasm. Each of the 5 items was rated on a 6-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 to 6. The 5 items are summed to create a total score, ranging from 5 to 30, with the higher scores indicating more sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction was defined as an ASEX total score of 19 or greater, or a score of 5 or greater on any item, or a score of 4 or greater on any 3 items.

Secondary outcomes

  • Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: The MADRS was a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. The scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, reduced sleep, reduced appetite, concentration difficulties, lassitude, inability to feel, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms). MADRS total score is the sum of scores from individual question items, which ranges from 0 to 60; higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in MADRS total score indicated improvement. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire, 9-item (PHQ-9) Total Score [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 12 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 12 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: Change from baseline in PHQ-9 total score was reported. The PHQ-9 was a 9-item, participant reported outcome measure to assess depressive symptoms. The scale scores each of the 9 symptom domains of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th Edition (DSM-5) MDD criteria. Each item was rated on a 4 point scale (0=not at all, 1=several days, 2=more than half the days, and 3=nearly every day). The participant's item responses are summed to provide a total score (range of 0 to 27), with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms. The severity of the PHQ-9 was categorized as follows: none-minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), moderately severe (15-19) and severe (20-27). Negative changes in PHQ-9 total score indicated improvement. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS) Total Score [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: Change from baseline in DARS total score was reported. The DARS was a 17-item self-report questionnaire that is designed to assess anhedonia in MDD across the 4 domains: hobbies, social activities, food/drink, and sensory experience. The DARS scale measures desire, motivation, effort, and consummatory pleasure. The DARS was rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0=not at all, 1=slightly, 2=moderately, 3=mostly, 4=very much) and responses were summed to generate the total score (ranges from 0 to 68). A lower total score was indicative of greater anhedonia. Positive changes in DARS total score indicated improvement. Baseline (OL) was defined as the assessment taken on or prior to the first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) Total Score [Baseline (OL, Day 1), Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: CGI-S provides an overall clinician-determined summary measure of severity of participant's illness that takes into account all available information, including knowledge of participant's history, psychosocial circumstances, symptoms, behavior, and impact of symptoms on participant's ability to function. CGI-S 7-point scale was a global assessment that measures the clinician's impression of severity of illness of the participant. CGI-S evaluates the severity of psychopathology on a scale of 0 to 7. Considering total clinical experience, a participant was assessed on severity of mental illness at time of rating 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 participants. Higher score=more severe illness. Negative changes in CGI-S score indicated improvement. Baseline (OL)=assessment taken on or prior to first dose of study intervention in this OL study.
  • Percentage of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to (>=) 50 Percent (%) Reduction From Baseline in the MADRS Total Score [At Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (OL) (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: Percentage of participants with >=50% reduction from baseline in MADRS total score was reported. A participant was defined as responder at a given time point if percent improvement from baseline in MADRS total score was >=50% at that time point. MADRS was a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consisted of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, reduced sleep, reduced appetite, concentration difficulties, lassitude, inability to feel, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms). MADRS total score was sum of scores from individual question items, which ranged from 0 to 60; higher scores=more severe condition. Negative change in MADRS total score = improvement. Baseline=most recent assessment prior to first dose of study treatment in parent study (NCT05455684 and NCT05550532).
  • Percentage of Participants With Remission of Depressive Symptoms [At Endpoint (OL) (at any time between Week 4 to Week 52), and Follow-up (up to 14 days after endpoint [OL] [at any time between Week 4 to Week 52 {maximum up to Week 54}])]: Percentage of participants with remission of depressive symptoms was reported. A participant was defined as remitter at a given time point if the MADRS total score less than or equal to (<=) 10 at that time point. MADRS was a clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity and detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, reduced sleep, reduced appetite, concentration difficulties, lassitude, inability to feel, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms). MADRS total score was the sum of scores from individual question items, which ranges from 0 to 60; higher scores represent a more severe condition. Negative change in MADRS total score indicated improvement.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 74 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

Transferred-entry participants:

-Participants must have completed the double blind (DB) (expand DB) Treatment Phase of Study 67953964MDD3001 or Study 67953964MDD3002 without early treatment discontinuation or switch in the oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI/SNRI) in the parent study

Direct-entry participants:

* Have a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)-17 total score of 20 or higher at the first and second screening interviews and must not demonstrate a clinically significant improvement (that is, an improvement of more than 20 percent (%) on their HDRS-17 total score) between the first and the second independent HDRS-17 assessments
* Have had an inadequate response to at least 1 oral antidepressant treatment, administered at an adequate dose (at or above the minimum therapeutic dose per Massachusetts general hospital antidepressant treatment response questionnaire \[MGH ATRQ\]) and duration (at least 6 weeks) in the current episode of depression
* Must be an outpatient at open-label treatment phase baseline
* Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for recurrent or single episode major depressive disorder (MDD), without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Axis I Disorders-Clinical Trials Version (SCID-CT)

Direct-entry and Transferred-entry Participants:

-Participants should not take any prohibited medication or food supplements

Exclusion Criteria:

Transferred-entry Participants:

* Participant has been non-compliant with the study intervention administration in the DB Treatment Phase in either of Studies 67953964MDD3001 or 67953964MDD3002 (that is, have missed either 4 or more consecutive doses of study intervention or a total of 8 or more doses during the DB Treatment Phase)
* Participant has any condition or situation/circumstance for which, in the opinion of the investigator, participation would not be in the best interest of the participant (example, compromise the well-being) or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol specified assessments

Direct-entry Participants:

* Employee of the investigator or study site, with direct involvement in the proposed study or other studies under the direction of that investigator or study site, as well as family members of the employees or the investigator
* Has a history or evidence of clinically meaningful noncompliance with current antidepressant therapy
* Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to aticaprant or any of its excipients

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneAticaprant 10 mg
Started871
Participants who entered in follow-up phase748
Completed249
Not completed622

Outcome results

  • Open Label (OL) Treatment Phase: Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and AEs of Special Interest (AESI) (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Aticaprant 10 mg 504
  • Follow-up Phase: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and AEs of Special Interest (AESI) (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Aticaprant 10 mg 36
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Blood Pressure (Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure) (Primary), Mean, Millimeters of mercury (mmHg): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.5 +/- 10.99
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Pulse Rate (Primary), Mean, Beats per minute: Aticaprant 10 mg 2.1 +/- 10.01
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Temperature (Primary), Mean, Degree Celsius (C): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.00 +/- 0.347
  • Change From Baseline in Vital Sign Parameter: Weight (Primary), Mean, Kilograms (Kg): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.32 +/- 4.074
  • Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI) (Primary), Mean, Kilograms per meter square (kg/m^2): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.12 +/- 1.456
  • OL Treatment Phase: Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Behavior as Assessed by Columbia Suicidality Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Aticaprant 10 mg 639
  • Follow-up Phase: Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline in Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Behavior as Assessed by C-SSRS (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Aticaprant 10 mg 620
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Alanine Aminotransferase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Creatine Kinase, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (Primary), Mean, Enzyme unit per liter: Aticaprant 10 mg -0.3 +/- 13.97
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Albumin, Protein, Erythrocyte (Ery.) Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (HGB) Concentration, Hemoglobin (Primary), Mean, Grams per liter (g/L): Aticaprant 10 mg -0.1 +/- 2.41
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Bicarbonate, Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, Glucose, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Magnesium, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Triglycerides, Urea Nitrogen (Primary), Mean, Millimoles per liter (mmol/L): Aticaprant 10 mg -0.12 +/- 2.473
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Bilirubin, Creatinine, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin, Urate (Primary), Mean, Micromoles per liter (mcmol/L): Aticaprant 10 mg -0.064 +/- 3.2284
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Platelets, Leukocytes (Primary), Mean, 10^9 cells/Liter: Aticaprant 10 mg -0.003 +/- 0.0360
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Ery. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) (Primary), Mean, Picograms (pg): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.1 +/- 1.23
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) (Primary), Mean, Femtoliters (fL): Aticaprant 10 mg -0.6 +/- 3.85
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Hematocrit (Primary), Mean, Percentage of blood cells: Aticaprant 10 mg 0.001 +/- 0.0283
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Specific Gravity (Primary), Mean, Ratio: Aticaprant 10 mg -0.0002 +/- 0.00842
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Urine pH (Primary), Mean, Potential of Hydrogen (pH): Aticaprant 10 mg 0.05 +/- 0.581
  • OL Treatment Phase: Change From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter: Hyaline Casts (Primary), Mean, Per low power field (/LPF): Aticaprant 10 mg -1.0 +/- 6.36
  • 11 more outcome measures not shown.

Adverse events

Time frame: Open-label Treatment Phase: From Day 1 up to Week 52; Follow-up Phase: From Week 52 to Week 54

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
Open-label Treatment Phase: Aticaprant 10 mg1/870 (0.1%)29/870 (3.3%)163/870 (18.7%)
Follow-up Phase: Aticaprant 10 mg0/748 (0.0%)1/748 (0.1%)3/748 (0.4%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemOpen-label Treatment Phase: Aticaprant 10 mgFollow-up Phase: Aticaprant 10 mg
Mobile Caecum SyndromeCongenital, familial and genetic disorders1/8700/748
Pancreatitis AcuteGastrointestinal disorders0/8701/748
Umbilical HerniaGastrointestinal disorders2/8700/748
Bile Duct StoneHepatobiliary disorders1/8700/748
Cholecystitis AcuteHepatobiliary disorders1/8700/748
CellulitisInfections and infestations1/8700/748
PneumoniaInfections and infestations2/8700/748
SepsisInfections and infestations1/8700/748
Ankle FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/8700/748
Head InjuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/8700/748
Intentional OverdoseInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/8700/748
Spinal Compression FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/8700/748
OsteoarthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders2/8700/748
Spinal PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/8700/748
MigraineNervous system disorders1/8700/748
AnxietyPsychiatric disorders1/8700/748
Completed SuicidePsychiatric disorders1/8700/748
DepressionPsychiatric disorders3/8700/748
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders1/8700/748
Suicidal IdeationPsychiatric disorders2/8700/748
Urethral StenosisRenal and urinary disorders1/8700/748
AdenomyosisReproductive system and breast disorders1/8700/748
Uterovaginal ProlapseReproductive system and breast disorders1/8700/748
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/8700/748

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemOpen-label Treatment Phase: Aticaprant 10 mgFollow-up Phase: Aticaprant 10 mg
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations52/8702/748
HeadacheNervous system disorders61/8701/748
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders72/8700/748

Limitations and caveats: Due to early termination of this study, fewer participants were enrolled than was originally planned. Therefore, the results were considered to have limited interpretive value.

+Locations (234)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
University of Alabama at Birmingham - The Kirklin ClinicBirmingham, AlabamaUnited States
SW Biomedical Research LLCTucson, ArizonaUnited States
University of ArizonaTucson, ArizonaUnited States
Advanced Research Center IncAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States
Proscience Research GroupCulver City, CaliforniaUnited States
Behavioral Research Specialists LLCGlendale, CaliforniaUnited States
Sunwise Clinical ResearchLafayette, CaliforniaUnited States
Asclepes ResearchLong Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
Excell Research IncOceanside, CaliforniaUnited States
Pacific Neuropsychiatric SpecialistsOrange, CaliforniaUnited States
Prospective Research Innovations IncRancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaUnited States
University of California San Diego Medical CenterSan Diego, CaliforniaUnited States
Syrentis Clinical ResearchSanta Ana, CaliforniaUnited States
CMB Clinical TrialsSantee, CaliforniaUnited States
California Neuroscience ResearchSherman Oaks, CaliforniaUnited States
Viking Clinical Research LtdTemecula, CaliforniaUnited States
Pacific Clinical Research Medical GroupUpland, CaliforniaUnited States
Next Level Clinical Trials, LLCWest Covina, CaliforniaUnited States
MCB Clinical Research Centers LLCColorado Springs, ColoradoUnited States
University of Connecticut Health CenterFarmington, ConnecticutUnited States
Innovative Research of West Florida, IncorporatedClearwater, FloridaUnited States
CNS Clinical Research GroupCoral Springs, FloridaUnited States
Gulfcoast Medical Research CenterFort Myers, FloridaUnited States
Sarkis Clinical TrialsGainesville, FloridaUnited States
New Life Medical Research Center, Inc.Hialeah, FloridaUnited States
Amedica Research Institute IncHialeah, FloridaUnited States
Galiz ResearchHialeah, FloridaUnited States
Vertex Clinical ResearchMaitland, FloridaUnited States
Vital Care ResearchMiami, FloridaUnited States
Global Medical Institutes 1Miami, FloridaUnited States
LCC Medical Research Institute IncMiami, FloridaUnited States
Pharmax Research Clinic IncMiami, FloridaUnited States
A Plus ResearchMiami, FloridaUnited States
Florida Research Center Inc.Miami, FloridaUnited States
Ezy Medical ResearchMiami, FloridaUnited States
Felicidad Medical ResearchMiami, FloridaUnited States
Meridian International ResearchMiami Gardens, FloridaUnited States
University of MiamiMiami Lakes, FloridaUnited States
Bravo Health Care CenterNorth Bay Village, FloridaUnited States
K2 Medical ResearchOcoee, FloridaUnited States
Medical Research Group of Central FloridaOrange City, FloridaUnited States
APG Research LLCOrlando, FloridaUnited States
Combined Research OrlandoOrlando, FloridaUnited States
Quantum LaboratoriesPompano Beach, FloridaUnited States
CDC Research Institute LLCPort Saint Lucie, FloridaUnited States
USF, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurosciencesTampa, FloridaUnited States
Research Network AmericaBerwyn, IllinoisUnited States
Chicago Research CenterChicago, IllinoisUnited States
Revive Research InstituteElgin, IllinoisUnited States
Psychiatric Medicine Associates LLCSkokie, IllinoisUnited States
Tandem Clinical ResearchMarrero, LouisianaUnited States
Clinical Trials of AmericaMonroe, LouisianaUnited States
CBH HealthGaithersburg, MarylandUnited States
ActivMed Practices and ResearchMethuen, MassachusettsUnited States
Michigan Clinical Research InstituteAnn Arbor, MichiganUnited States
Psychiatric Care and Research Center (PCRC)O'Fallon, MissouriUnited States
Midwest Research GroupSaint Charles, MissouriUnited States
Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, New YorkUnited States
Bioscience Research LLCMount Kisco, New YorkUnited States
Manhattan Behavioral MedicineNew York, New YorkUnited States
Fieve Clinical Research IncNew York, New YorkUnited States
Finger Lakes Clinical ResearchRochester, New YorkUnited States
Montefiore Medical Center PRIMEThe Bronx, New YorkUnited States
New Hope Clinical ResearchCharlotte, North CarolinaUnited States
Monroe Biomedical ResearchMonroe, North CarolinaUnited States
Patient Priority Clinical Sites LLCCincinnati, OhioUnited States
University of Cincinnati, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral NeuroscienceCincinnati, OhioUnited States
Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OhioUnited States
Midwest Clinical Research CenterDayton, OhioUnited States
Charak Center for Health and WellnessGarfield Heights, OhioUnited States
Conrad Clinical ResearchEdmond, OklahomaUnited States
Sooner Clinical ResearchOklahoma City, OklahomaUnited States
Paradigm Research Professionals, LLCOklahoma City, OklahomaUnited States
Lehigh Center for Clinical Research LLCAllentown, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Suburban Research AssociatesMedia, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Global Medical InstitutesMoosic, PennsylvaniaUnited States
University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Austin Clinical Trial PartnersAustin, TexasUnited States
West Houston Clinical Research ServiceBellaire, TexasUnited States
UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TexasUnited States
North Texas Clinical TrialsFort Worth, TexasUnited States
Clinical Trial Network - HoustonHouston, TexasUnited States
R and H Clinical ResearchKaty, TexasUnited States
Alpine Research OrganizationClinton, UtahUnited States
Cedar PsychiatryMurray, UtahUnited States
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VirginiaUnited States
Northwest Clinical Research CenterBellevue, WashingtonUnited States
INSA Instituto de Neurociencias San AgustínBuenos AiresArgentina
STAT Research S ABuenos AiresArgentina
CIPRECBuenos AiresArgentina
Fundacion para el Estudio y Tratamiento de las Enfermedades MentalesBuenos AiresArgentina
Hospital Italiano de Buenos AiresBuenos AiresArgentina
CENydET - Centro Neurobiologico y de Stress TraumaticoCiudad Autonoma Buenos AiresArgentina
CEN Consultorios Especializados en NeurocienciasCórdobaArgentina
Fundacion LennoxCórdobaArgentina
Instituto Medico DAMICCórdobaArgentina
Centro Medico LuquezCórdobaArgentina
CENPIALa PlataArgentina
Clinica Privada de Salud Mental Santa Teresa de ÁvilaLa PlataArgentina
ResolutionMendozaArgentina

134 more sites not listed.

+Study documents

+Investigators

  • Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical trial, Study director, Janssen Research & Development, LLC

+Funding

NIH grants: 2023