A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral LPCN 1154A in Women With Severe PPD

Purpose

The purpose of this research study is to test the study drug, LPCN 1154A, as a possible treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The trial aims to determine: - If LPCN 1154A reduces depressive symptoms in subjects with severe PPD - How well LPCN 1154A is tolerated and what side effects it may cause - If LPCN 1154A reduces anxiety symptoms in subjects with severe PPD

Conditions

  • Depression, Postpartum
  • Depression, Post-Partum
  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Peripartum Depression
  • Postnatal Depression

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 15 Years and 45 Years
Eligible Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Are female between 15 and 45 years of age, inclusive; - Have had a depressive episode that began no earlier than third trimester and later than the first 4 week following delivery - Are < 12 months postpartum at Screening - Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) 17-item score indicative of severe depression

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have a history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder - Are currently experiencing active psychosis per Investigator assessment - Have a history of suicidal behavior within 1 year - Have a history of seizure within 6 months of Screening

Study Design

Phase
Phase 3
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
LPCN 1154A Tablets
LPCN 1154A
  • Drug: LPCN 1154A
    Oral LPCN 1154A tablets for 48 hours
    Other names:
    • Brexanolone
Placebo Comparator
Placebo Tablets
Placebo Tablets
  • Drug: Placebo
    Oral Placebo Tablets for 48 hours

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Lipocine Inc.

Study Contact

Vice President of Clinical Development
801-994-7383
bjb@lipocine.com