Could a brain chemical blocker prevent Stress-Linked depression?

NCT ID NCT06786637

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

Summary

This study aimed to see if a drug called LY-2940094 could protect healthy adults from developing depression- or anxiety-like symptoms after stress. Researchers planned to give the drug to participants and then measure their brain responses to rewards and fear. However, the trial was withdrawn before any volunteers were enrolled, so no data was collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Nociceptin Receptor Antagonist (LY-2940094)

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could point toward a new way to prevent stress-triggered depression or anxiety by targeting the brain's N/OFQ system.

What could go wrong

The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. It was also a small, early-phase mechanistic study in healthy volunteers, not patients, so any real-world treatment would be far off.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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