Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Ansofaxine (LY03005) Extended-Release Tablet for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Finding, Phase 2 Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ansofaxine (LY03005) extended-release tablet is a potential triple reuptake inhibitor of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. This study assessed the efficacy, safety, and appropriate dosage of ansofaxine for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).

Methods

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding, Phase 2 clinical trial was conducted in China. Eligible patients with MDD (18-65 years) were randomly assigned to receive fixed-dose ansofaxine extended-release tablets (40, 80, 120, or 160 mg/d) or placebo for 6 weeks. The primary outcome measure was a change in the total score on the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale from baseline to week 6.

Results

A total of 260 patients were recruited from October 2015 to

SUBMITTER: Mi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8929756 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature