384 Participants Needed

SEP-363856 for Anxiety

Recruiting at 17 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial
3 Power Preferred Clinics3 of this trial's clinics are considered top 20 on Power

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This Phase 3 study is testing whether two doses of an investigational drug called Ulotaront(50 mg/day and 75 mg/day) may be used as a possible treatment for adults with generalized anxiety disorder, compared with a placebo, over an 8-week period.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

Yes. To take part, you'll need to safely stop your current anxiety medications — such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications — during a screening period before starting the study, with your study doctor's guidance.

How does the drug Ulotaront differ from other treatments for anxiety?

Most approved treatments for generalized anxiety work by changing serotonin levels in the brain. Ulotaront is believed to change levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults 18 and older with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Participants must have a BMI between 18 and 40 and be willing to discontinue prohibited medications before starting. This is not a full list of eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligilibity to participate in the trial

Up to 4 weeks
Multiple visits for assessments

Treatment

Participants received Ulotaront 50 mg/day, 75 mg/day, or placebo

8 weeks
5 visits

Follow Up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

1 week
1 visit

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • SEP-363856

Trial Overview

The trial is evaluating fixed doses of Ulotaront for efficacy, safety, and tolerability compared with placebo in adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, over an 8-week double-blind treatment period.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Experimental Ulotaront 50 mg/dayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Experimental Ulotaront 75 mg/dayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Placebo ComparatorPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
271
Recruited
170,000+