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A Study of Rapastinel as Adjunctive Therapy in Major Depressive Disorder (RAP-MD-03)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02943577
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 24, 2016
Results First Posted : November 13, 2019
Last Update Posted : November 13, 2019
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Naurex, Inc, an affiliate of Allergan plc

Study Type Interventional
Study Design Allocation: Randomized;   Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment;   Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor);   Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition Depressive Disorder, Major
Interventions Drug: Rapastinel
Drug: Placebo
Enrollment 429
Recruitment Details  
Pre-assignment Details Prior to randomization, patients entered a 1-wk, double-blind, placebo lead-in period to identify placebo responders. Upon completion of the placebo lead-in period, patients were randomized in 1:1 ratio to receive either rapastinel or placebo. Randomization was stratified by patient's responder status (placebo non-responder vs. placebo responder).
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment. Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Period Title: Overall Study
Started 209 206
Completed 204 201
Not Completed 5 5
Reason Not Completed
Protocol Violation             0             1
Adverse Event             3             2
Lost to Follow-up             0             1
Withdrawal by Subject             1             1
Pregnancy             1             0
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg Total
Hide Arm/Group Description Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment. Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Number of Baseline Participants 209 206 415
Hide Baseline Analysis Population Description
The modified Intent-to-Treat (mITT) Population will consist of all patients who were randomized, received at least 1 dose of IP during the randomized treatment period, and had at least 1 post-randomization assessment of the MADRS total score.
Age, Continuous  
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of measure:  Years
Number Analyzed 209 participants 206 participants 415 participants
46.4  (11.93) 47.4  (11.34) 46.9  (11.64)
Sex: Female, Male  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 209 participants 206 participants 415 participants
Female
151
  72.2%
156
  75.7%
307
  74.0%
Male
58
  27.8%
50
  24.3%
108
  26.0%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 209 participants 206 participants 415 participants
Hispanic or Latino
25
  12.0%
34
  16.5%
59
  14.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
184
  88.0%
172
  83.5%
356
  85.8%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
   0.0%
0
   0.0%
0
   0.0%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 209 participants 206 participants 415 participants
White
156
  74.6%
157
  76.2%
313
  75.4%
Black or African American
48
  23.0%
45
  21.8%
93
  22.4%
Asian
3
   1.4%
3
   1.5%
6
   1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2
   1.0%
0
   0.0%
2
   0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
   0.0%
1
   0.5%
1
   0.2%
MADRS total score at baseline   [1] 
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of measure:  Scores on a Scale
Number Analyzed 209 participants 206 participants 415 participants
33.8  (4.83) 34.1  (4.73) 34.0  (4.76)
[1]
Measure Description: The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.
1.Primary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score at the End of Study
Hide Description The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.
Time Frame Baseline and 3 Weeks
Hide Outcome Measure Data
Hide Analysis Population Description
The modified Intent-to-Treat (mITT) Population will consist of all patients who were randomized, received at least 1 dose of IP during the randomized treatment period, and had at least 1 post-randomization assessment of the MADRS total score
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description:
Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 209 206
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error)
Unit of Measure: Score on a Scale
-4.1  (0.64) -5.1  (0.66)
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Rapastinel 450 mg
Comments [Not Specified]
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.2398
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Comments [Not Specified]
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Least Squares Mean Difference
Estimated Value -1.0
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-2.70 to 0.68
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
2.Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in MADRS Total Score
Hide Description The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.
Time Frame Baseline and Day 8
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Hide Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description:
Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 209 206
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error)
Unit of Measure: Score on a Scale
-4.3  (0.53) -3.9  (0.55)
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Rapastinel 450 mg
Comments [Not Specified]
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.5522
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Comments [Not Specified]
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Least Squares Mean Difference
Estimated Value 0.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-0.95 to 1.77
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
3.Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline to Day 21 in MADRS Total Score for the Placebo Non-responders of mITT Population
Hide Description The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.
Time Frame Baseline and Day 21
Hide Outcome Measure Data
Hide Analysis Population Description
The baseline population for placebo non-responders is 284.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description:
Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 145 139
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error)
Unit of Measure: Score on a Scale
-4.6  (0.72) -4.6  (0.74)
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Rapastinel 450 mg
Comments [Not Specified]
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.9901
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Comments [Not Specified]
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Least Squares Mean Difference
Estimated Value -0.0
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-2.01 to 1.99
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
4.Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline to Day 8 in MADRS Total Score for the Placebo Non-responders of mITT Population
Hide Description The MADRS is a clinician-rated scale to assess depressive symptomatology during the preceding week. Participants are rated on 10 items (feelings of sadness, lassitude, pessimism, inner tension, suicidality, reduced sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and lack of interest) each on a 7-point scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (symptoms of maximum severity). The total score ranges from 0 to 60 with a higher score indicating more depression. A negative change score indicates improvement.
Time Frame Baseline and Day 8
Hide Outcome Measure Data
Hide Analysis Population Description
The baseline population for placebo non-responders is 284.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description:
Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 145 139
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error)
Unit of Measure: Score on a Scale
-4.1  (0.61) -3.6  (0.62)
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Rapastinel 450 mg
Comments [Not Specified]
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.5563
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Comments [Not Specified]
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Least Squares Mean Difference
Estimated Value 0.5
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-1.17 to 2.17
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
Time Frame Adverse Events were collected for up to 28 days.
Adverse Event Reporting Description The Safety Population will consist of all patients who were randomized and received at least 1 dose of IP during the randomized treatment period.
 
Arm/Group Title Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Hide Arm/Group Description Placebo-matching rapastinel weekly IV injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment. Rapastinel 450 mg weekly intravenous (IV) injections. Each participant will continue to take the same dose of antidepressant therapy the participant was receiving prior to entering this study throughout treatment.
All-Cause Mortality
Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   1/209 (0.48%)   0/206 (0.00%) 
Hide Serious Adverse Events
Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   3/209 (1.44%)   0/206 (0.00%) 
Nervous system disorders     
Subarachnoid haemorrhage  1  1/209 (0.48%)  0/206 (0.00%) 
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions     
Abortion spontaneous  1  1/151 (0.66%)  0/156 (0.00%) 
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders     
Asthma  1  1/209 (0.48%)  0/206 (0.00%) 
1
Term from vocabulary, MedDRA Version 21.1
Indicates events were collected by systematic assessment
Hide Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Frequency Threshold for Reporting Other Adverse Events 5%
Placebo Rapastinel 450 mg
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   18/209 (8.61%)   15/206 (7.28%) 
Nervous system disorders     
Headache  1  18/209 (8.61%)  15/206 (7.28%) 
1
Term from vocabulary, MedDRA Version 21.1
Indicates events were collected by systematic assessment
Certain Agreements
Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There IS an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
A disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is less than or equal to 90 days from the time submitted to the sponsor for review. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.
Results Point of Contact
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Name/Title: Therapeutic Area, Head
Organization: Allergan
Phone: 714-246-4500
EMail: IR-CTRegistration@allergan.com
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Responsible Party: Naurex, Inc, an affiliate of Allergan plc
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02943577    
Other Study ID Numbers: RAP-MD-03
First Submitted: October 21, 2016
First Posted: October 24, 2016
Results First Submitted: October 25, 2019
Results First Posted: November 13, 2019
Last Update Posted: November 13, 2019