New pill hopes to lift mood in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03833206

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new drug called PDC-1421 to see if it is safe and helps with depression in people who have cancer. About 12 adults with mild to severe depression and stage I-III cancer will take the drug for up to 5 weeks. Doctors will check mood changes using a standard depression scale.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Health System

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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