A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of AXS-05 Compared to Bupropion in Preventing the Relapse of Depressive Symptoms

Purpose

This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the efficacy of AXS-05, compared to bupropion, in preventing the relapse of depressive symptoms in subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have responded to treatment with AXS-05.

Condition

  • Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 65 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Currently meets DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of MDD without psychotic features - Current major depressive episode of at least 4 weeks in duration

Exclusion Criteria

  • Previously participated in another clinical study of AXS-05; received any investigational drug or device treatment within 30 days of (Screening) Visit 1, or has been prescribed Auvelity. - Unable to comply with study procedures - Medically inappropriate for study participation in the opinion of the investigator

Study Design

Phase
Phase 4
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
AXS-05
AXS-05 tablets, taken twice daily
  • Drug: AXS-05
    Up to 10 weeks in open-label period; Up to 26 weeks in double-blind period
Active Comparator
Bupropion
Bupropion tablets, taken twice daily
  • Drug: Bupropion
    Up to 26 weeks in double-blind period

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

Study Contact

Study Director
+1 (212) 332-5061
axs-05-mdd-401@axsome.com

Detailed Description

Eligible subjects will receive open-label AXS-05 during the 10-week open-label treatment period, during which they will be monitored for response and remission. Subjects meeting the response and remission criteria during the open-label period will be randomized (1:1) to the double-blind period to continue treatment with AXS-05 or switch to treatment with bupropion (105 mg) tablets. Randomized subjects will receive double-blind treatment for 26 weeks or until they experience a relapse.