NCT07076407 A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder (X-NOVA3)
| NCT ID | NCT07076407 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Sponsor | Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Condition | Major Depressive Disorder |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 450 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.
This trial targets 450 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-05.
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Brief Summary
X-NOVA3 is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner as a monotherapy in adult participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 and ≤74 years of age and experienced their first major depressive episode (MDE) prior to 50 years of age * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤40 kg/m2 * Meets the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Text Revised (DSM-5-TR) criteria for current major depressive disorder and is currently in an MDE, confirmed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) * Participant's current MDE has a duration of ≥6 weeks and ≤24 months. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has a primary diagnosis of a mood disorder other than MDD. * Participant has a history of any of the following: MDD with psychotic or catatonic features; MDD with mixed features; Bipolar I or II disorder; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Schizophrenia, primary thought disorder, or other psychotic disorder. * Participant has a current diagnosis of any of the following: MDD with seasonal pattern; Depression with peripartum or perimenopausal onset; Post traumatic stress disorder; Antisocial or borderline personality disorder (or presence of clinically significant borderline personality traits); Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia; ADHD treated with a psychostimulant, diagnosed during the current MDE, or with unstable symptoms, as judged by the investigator. * Participant has a substance (excluding tobacco) or alcohol use disorder within the 12 months prior to screening. * Participant has had an active suicidal plan/intent within the 6 months prior to screening, presence of suicidal behavior in the last 2 years, or \>1 suicide attempt \> 24 years of age. * Participant has a history of non-suicidal self-harm behavior in the 12 months prior to screening. * Participant has used antidepressants or other prohibited medications (including benzodiazepines), within the 2 weeks (4 weeks for fluoxetine) or within a period less than 5 times the drug's half-life, whichever is longer, prior to randomization. * Participant has a history of non-response to ≥2 antidepressant drugs of adequate dose and duration in the current MDE as determined by the Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (ATRQ). * Participants with medical conditions that may interfere with the purpose or conduct of the study * Participant is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07076407 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 74 Years, studying Major Depressive Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT07076407 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 450 participants.
Is NCT07076407 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07076407 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at XenonCares@xenon-pharma.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07076407 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Dothan, United States, Huntsville, United States, Bentonville, United States, Bryant, United States and 11 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07076407 clinical trial?
NCT07076407 is sponsored by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The trial plans to enroll 450 participants.