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NCT07146503 Esketamine Nasal Spray in Real-World Settings in Treatment-Resistant Depression

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NCT ID NCT07146503
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Riccardo Guglielmo
Condition Depression and Quality of Life
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2022-11-01
Primary Completion 2026-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 74 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Esketamine (Intranasal Spray)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.

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Brief Summary

This observational study investigates the use of Esketamine Intranasal Spray in patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression in Real-World Settings. The study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes, including efficacy and safety, of esketamine treatment. It also explores predictors of treatment response, focusing on biological pathways such as genetics, neuroimaging, and psychophysical measures. Additionally, the study examines how esketamine impacts patients' life functioning, including social and occupational aspects. The goal is to better understand who benefits most from esketamine and how it affects daily life, to improve personalized care for patients with difficult-to-treat depression.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria were: (a) age 18-74, (b) DSM-5 diagnosis of a major depressive episode (MDE), (c) failure to respond to at least 2 prior antidepressant treatments (ADTs), and (d) current treatment with an SSRI or SNRI for which esketamine nasal spray was deemed appropriate.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Riccardo Guglielmo, MD

✉ riccardo.guglielmo@unige.it

📞 +390105552202

Principal Investigator

Elisa Briasco, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Unige

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07146503 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 74 Years, studying Depression and Quality of Life. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07146503 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07146503 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at riccardo.guglielmo@unige.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07146503 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Genova, Italy, Genova, Italy, Chieti, Italy, Milan, Italy and 1 additional location.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07146503 clinical trial?

NCT07146503 is sponsored by Riccardo Guglielmo. The principal investigator is Elisa Briasco, MD at Unige. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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