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Depressive Disorder

37
Pipeline Programs
15
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
1
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
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0
7
0
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
1100%
+ 70 programs with unclassified modality

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

Otsuka
REXULTIApproved
brexpiprazole
Otsuka
Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]oral2015
630M Part D

Competitive Landscape

15 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

ViiV Healthcare
ViiV HealthcareNC - Durham
26 programs
13
5
2
2
Paroxetine CRPhase 4
paroxetine 10mg tabletPhase 4
323U66Phase 3
paroxetine IR 10mg tabletPhase 3
GSK163090 1 mgPhase 2
+21 more programs
Prevail Therapeutics
6 programs
3
1
duloxetine hydrochloridePhase 41 trial
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 31 trial
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 31 trial
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 31 trial
The Effect of Duloxetine on Interoceptive AwarenessN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00337012Unknown36
NCT00185575Completed24Est. Apr 2006
NCT00036309CompletedEst. Jul 2003
+3 more trials
Otsuka
OtsukaJapan - Tokushima
4 programs
4
1
BrexpiprazolePhase 3Small Molecule1 trial
OPC-34712Phase 31 trial
OPC-34712 + ADTPhase 31 trial
OPC-34712 + ADTPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT01727726Completed2,182Est. Nov 2016
NCT01360866Completed2,944Est. May 2017
NCT01360645Completed826Est. Jun 2013
+1 more trials
Lundbeck
LundbeckDenmark - Copenhagen
2 programs
1
1
EscitalopramPhase 41 trial
VortioxetinePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01491035Completed48Est. Jun 2015
NCT00419471Completed300Est. Mar 2013
Shionogi
ShionogiJapan - Osaka
2 programs
2
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 3
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 3
Marinus Pharmaceuticals
1 program
1
GanaxolonePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03460756Completed84Est. Jul 2019
Neurocrine Biosciences
1 program
1
TAK-653 PlaceboPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02561156Completed88Est. Sep 2017
GSK
GSKLONDON, United Kingdom
17 programs
3. Exposure to other antidepressants during the first trimester comparison cohortN/A1 trial
Exposure to any bupropion during the first trimesterN/A1 trial
GW679769N/A1 trial
Regular bupropion useN/A1 trial
Extended-release Bupropion HydrochloridePHASE_11 trial
+12 more programs
Active Trials
NCT01165255Completed7,005Est. Dec 2010
NCT01597661Completed1Est. Aug 2012
NCT00264628Completed8Est. Sep 2006
+14 more trials
Eppendorf
EppendorfGermany - Hamburg
3 programs
Mind-WIN self-help onlyN/A1 trial
Telephone-administered continuation therapyN/A1 trial
collaborative and stepped care modelN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT07007247Enrolling By Invitation120Est. Feb 2026
NCT03219879Completed201Est. Apr 2023
NCT03226743Completed615Est. Oct 2022
Sanofi
SanofiPARIS, France
3 programs
SSR149415PHASE_22 trials
SaredutantPHASE_35 trials
Saredutant succinatePHASE_35 trials
Active Trials
NCT00361491Completed324Est. Sep 2007
NCT00358631Completed319Est. Dec 2007
NCT00629551Completed825Est. Feb 2009
+9 more trials
Human BioSciences
Human BioSciencesWV - Martinsburg
2 programs
+ Brief ED InterventionN/A1 trial
transcranial direct current stimulationN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03626103Completed620Est. Feb 2025
NCT06165445Completed60Est. Mar 2023
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
1 program
Computerized Decision Support System for DepressionN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00551083Completed60Est. Jun 2006
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer IngelheimINGELHEIM, Germany
1 program
GlademN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02231268Completed546
Neuroelectrics
NeuroelectricsSpain - Barcelona
1 program
transcranial direct current stimulationN/A
Teva
TevaIsrael - Petach Tikva
1 program
Bupropion HClPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT01046214Terminated8

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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2025
2026
GSKParoxetine CR
LundbeckEscitalopram
Prevail Therapeuticsduloxetine hydrochloride
Prevail TherapeuticsDuloxetine Hydrochloride
Prevail TherapeuticsDuloxetine Hydrochloride
OtsukaBrexpiprazole
OtsukaOPC-34712
OtsukaOPC-34712 + ADT
OtsukaOPC-34712 + ADT
SanofiSaredutant
SanofiSaredutant
SanofiSaredutant
SanofiSaredutant
SanofiSaredutant
SanofiSaredutant

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 75,036 patients across 50 trials

NCT01916200GSKParoxetine CR

Efficacy and Safety of Paroxetine Controlled Release for Major Depressive Disorder in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients

Start: Jan 2014Est. completion: Sep 20140
Phase 4Withdrawn

Escitalopram in Depressive Patients With Acute Coronary Artery Syndrome

Start: May 2007Est. completion: Mar 2013300 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00191061Prevail Therapeuticsduloxetine hydrochloride

A Comparison of Tolerability and Efficacy of Different Doses of Duloxetine for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Oct 2004Est. completion: Jan 2006640 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT03395353Prevail TherapeuticsDuloxetine Hydrochloride

A Study of Duloxetine (LY248686) in the Treatment of Japanese Children and Adolescents With Depressive Disorder

Start: Jan 2018Est. completion: Jul 2020151 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT03315793Prevail TherapeuticsDuloxetine Hydrochloride

A Study of Duloxetine (LY248686) in Japanese Children and Adolescents With Depressive Disorder

Start: Dec 2017Est. completion: Nov 2019149 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01727726OtsukaBrexpiprazole

A Study of Flexible-dose Brexpiprazole as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder, the Delphinus Trial

Start: Dec 2012Est. completion: Nov 20162,182 patients
Phase 3Completed

Safety and Tolerability of Oral OPC-34712 as Adjunctive Therapy in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder (the Orion Trial)

Start: Oct 2011Est. completion: May 20172,944 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01360645OtsukaOPC-34712 + ADT

Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Fixed Dose OPC-34712 as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder (the Pyxis Trial)

Start: Jul 2011Est. completion: Jun 2013826 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01360632OtsukaOPC-34712 + ADT

Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Two Fixed Doses of OPC-34712 as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder (the Polaris Trial)

Start: Jun 2011Est. completion: Sep 20131,539 patients
Phase 3Completed

An Eight-week Study of Saredutant and Paroxetine as Combination Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Feb 2008Est. completion: Feb 2009825 patients
Phase 3Completed

An Eight-week Study of Saredutant and Escitalopram as Combination Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Sep 2007Est. completion: Jan 2009643 patients
Phase 3Completed

A Study Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Abrupt Discontinuation of Saredutant in Patients With Depression

Start: Jan 2007Est. completion: Jun 2007125 patients
Phase 3Completed

An Eight-week Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a 100mg Dose of Saredutant Once Daily, in Elderly Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Dec 2006Est. completion: Feb 2008393 patients
Phase 3Completed

A North-American Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Start: Oct 2006Est. completion: Nov 2007366 patients
Phase 3Completed

An Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 2 Doses of Saredutant in Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Feb 2008428 patients
Phase 3Completed

A 24-52-week Study to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Depression (MAGENTA)

Start: May 2006Est. completion: Apr 2008430 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00250653SanofiSaredutant succinate

A Fifty-two-week Study to Evaluate the Safety of Saredutant in Adult and Elderly Patients With Depression

Start: May 2005Est. completion: Apr 2007365 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00250601SanofiSaredutant succinate

An Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Depression

Start: Apr 2005Est. completion: Jul 2007460 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00250614SanofiSaredutant succinate

An Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Depression

Start: Apr 2005Est. completion: Oct 2006452 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00256113SanofiSaredutant succinate

An Eight-week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Depression

Start: Dec 2004Est. completion: Dec 2006467 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00250627SanofiSaredutant succinate

An Eight-Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Saredutant in Patients With Depression

Start: Dec 2004Est. completion: Dec 2006465 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00036309Prevail TherapeuticsDuloxetine Hydrochloride

Duloxetine Versus Placebo in the Prevention of Relapse of Major Depressive Disorder

Start: May 2002Est. completion: Jul 2003
Phase 3Completed

A Clinical Trial of Oral Ganaxolone in Women With Postpartum Depression

Start: Dec 2017Est. completion: Jul 201984 patients
Phase 2Completed

Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004) in Child and Adolescent Patients With Depressive or Anxiety Disorder

Start: Apr 2012Est. completion: Jun 201548 patients
Phase 2Completed

An Eight-Week Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Two Fixed Doses (250 mg Twice Daily and 100 mg Twice Daily) of SSR149415 in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Aug 2006Est. completion: Sep 2007324 patients
Phase 2Completed

An Eight-Week Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Doses of SSR149415 in Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Jul 2006Est. completion: Dec 2007319 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00135512GSKbupropion hydrochloride

Study Of 323U66 SR In Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Dec 2004Est. completion: May 2007234 patients
Phase 2Completed

TAK-653 Escalating Single and Multiple Dose Study in Healthy Participants

Start: Aug 2015Est. completion: Sep 201788 patients
Phase 1Completed

A PET Study in Healthy Volunteers

Start: Jan 2010Est. completion: Jul 20107 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01046214TevaBupropion HCl

Bupropion Hydrochloride 300 mg Extended Release Tablets Under Fasting Conditions

Start: Jan 20108 patients
Phase 1Terminated
NCT01000857GSKParoxetine CR and Paroxetine IR

Repeat Dose Study of Controlled-Release Paroxetine Tablets and Immediate-Release Paroxetine Tablets in Healthy Japanese Male Subjects

Start: Nov 2009Est. completion: Feb 201026 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01339247GSKPaxil CR 25 mg manufactured by SmithKline Beecham

Paxil CR Bioequivalence Study Brazil - Fed Administration

Start: Oct 2009Est. completion: Nov 200960 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT01316926GSKTest formulation

Paxil CR Bioequivalence Study Brazil

Start: Sep 2009Est. completion: Oct 200960 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00938184GSKParoxetine 12.5 milligrams tablet

Single Dose Study of Controlled-Release Paroxetine Tablets in Healthy Japanese Male Subjects

Start: Jul 2009Est. completion: Sep 200918 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00843011GSKOrvepitant

Food and Relative Bioavailability Study

Start: Aug 2008Est. completion: Oct 200814 patients
Phase 1Completed

GSK372475 PK Study in Healthy Volunteers

Start: Jul 2008Est. completion: Dec 200866 patients
Phase 1Completed

PAXIL CR Bioequivalence Study

Start: Jul 2008Est. completion: Sep 2008166 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00406432GSKParoxetine Controlled Release Tablet

A Repeat Dose Pharmacokinetic Study Of Paroxetine CR Tablet In Healthy Chinese Subjects

Start: May 2006Est. completion: Jun 200612 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00406003GSKParoxetine controlled release tablet

Single Dose Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study Of Paroxetine CR(12.5-37.5mg) In Healthy Chinese Subjects

Start: Mar 2006Est. completion: Apr 20066 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT00069459GSKExtended-release Bupropion Hydrochloride

Seasonal Affective Depression (SAD) Study

Start: Sep 2003Est. completion: Jun 2004250 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT07007247EppendorfMind-WIN self-help only

Development and Evaluation of a Digital Aftercare Program for Adolescents (12-17 Years) With Depressive Symptoms After Hospital Discharge (Mind-WIN Pilot Study) (Mind-WIN Pilot)

Start: May 2025Est. completion: Feb 2026120 patients
N/AEnrolling By Invitation
NCT06165445Human BioSciencestranscranial direct current stimulation

Optimizing tDCS Protocol for Clinical Use in Major Depressive Disorder

Start: Jun 2021Est. completion: Mar 202360 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03626103Human BioSciences+ Brief ED Intervention

Intervention to Prevent Peer Violence & Depressive Symptoms Among At-Risk Adolescents

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Feb 2025620 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03226743Eppendorfcollaborative and stepped care model

Collaborative and Stepped Care in Mental Health (COMET)

Start: Jul 2018Est. completion: Oct 2022615 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03219879EppendorfTelephone-administered continuation therapy

Telephone-administered Relapse Prevention for Depression

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Apr 2023201 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT01597661GSKExposure to any bupropion during the first trimester

Bupropion & Cardio Birth Defect (Slone)

Start: Sep 2011Est. completion: Aug 20121 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT01165255GSK3. Exposure to other antidepressants during the first trimester comparison cohort

Bupropion and Specific Cardiovascular Malformations

Start: Jun 2010Est. completion: Dec 20107,005 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT01077596GSKRegular bupropion use

Carcinogenicity Study of Bupropion

Start: Jun 2008Est. completion: Mar 201050,430 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT00337012Prevail TherapeuticsThe Effect of Duloxetine on Interoceptive Awareness

The Effect of Duloxetine on Interoceptive Awareness

Start: Jul 200736 patients
N/AUnknown

GW679769 In Fibromyalgia

Start: Oct 2005Est. completion: Sep 20068 patients
N/ACompleted

Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

11 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
15 companies competing in this space

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