New depression pill shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT04103892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new drug called CLE-100 in 146 adults with major depressive disorder who were already taking standard antidepressants. The goal was to see if adding CLE-100 could further reduce depression symptoms. Participants received either CLE-100 or a placebo, and their mood was measured using a standard depression scale.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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146 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Finished
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Oct 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Part A - Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female between 18 to 60 years of age 2. Primary diagnosis of MDD, without psychotic features according to DSM-5 and supported by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) 3. MADRS score of at least 18 at Screening 4. Treatment with stable dose of the current antidepressant therapy for at least 4 weeks for the current major depressive episode (MDE) 5. Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2, inclusive 6. Is able and competent to read and sign the informed consent form (ICF). Part A - Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of substance use disorder per DSM-5 criteria, except for tobacco use disorder 2. History or current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, binge eating disorder dementia, delirium, amnesia, or any other significant cognitive disorder 3. Posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or any other mental disorder (including personality disorders) 4. Has any medical condition for which an increase in blood pressure or intracranial pressure poses a serious risk 5. Female of childbearing potential without appropriate contraceptive means, pregnant or breastfeeding Part B - Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female between 18 to 65 years of age 2. Primary diagnosis of MDD without psychotic features according to DSM-5 and supported by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) 3. MADRS score of at least 24 at Screening. 4. At least 2 inadequate responses to antidepressant therapy (ADT) in the current Major Depressive Episode (MDE) 5. Current MDE for at least 12 weeks 6. BMI between 18 and 40 kg/m2, inclusive. 7. Is able and competent to read and sign the ICF. Part B - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inadequate response to more than 5 treatment courses of antidepressant medication therapy during the current MDE 2. Current MDE for longer than 5 years. 3. 3\. Has a current substance use disorder or history of any substance use disorder per DSM-5 criteria within 12 months prior to Screening, except for tobacco use disorder. 4. Has a history or current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorders. 5. Has dementia, delirium, amnesia, or any other significant cognitive disorder. 6. Has posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or any other mental disorder (including personality disorders, eating disorders, etc.). 7. Has any medical condition for which an increase in blood pressure or intracranial pressure poses a serious risk. 8. Has been randomized in Part A of this study. 9. Is a female of childbearing potential pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Site 101
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
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Clinical Site 102
Staten Island, New York, 10312, United States
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Clinical Site 103
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Clinical Site 104
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Clinical Site 105
Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Clinical Site 106
Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
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Clinical Site 107
Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Clinical Site 108
Miami Gardens, Florida, 33014, United States
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Clinical Site 109
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Clinical Site 110
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States
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Clinical Site 111
Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, United States
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Clinical Site 112
Torrance, California, 90502, United States
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Clinical Site 113
Oceanside, California, 92056, United States
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Clinical Site 114
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Clinical Site 115
Bellflower, California, 90706, United States
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Clinical Site 116
Miami, Florida, 33145, United States
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Clinical Site 117
Oakland, California, 94607, United States
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Clinical Site 118
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Clinical Site 120
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, United States
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Clinical Site 121
Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States
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Clinical Site 122
Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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Clinical Site 123
Riverside, California, 92506, United States
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Clinical Site 124
Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States
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Clinical Site 125
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68526, United States
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Clinical Site 126
Bentonville, Arkansas, 72712, United States
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Clinical Site 127
North Canton, Ohio, 44720, United States
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Clinical Site 128
New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Clinical Site 129
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, United States
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Clinical Site 131
Baltimore, Maryland, 21208, United States
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Clinical Site 132
Lafayette, California, 94549, United States
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Clinical Site 135
Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States
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Clinical Site 136
Rockville, Maryland, 20877, United States
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Clinical Site 137
Orlando, Florida, 32807, United States
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Clinical Site 138
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 44130, United States
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Clinical Site 139
St Louis, Missouri, 63128, United States
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Clinical Site 140
Atlanta, Georgia, 30338, United States
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Clinical Site 141
Anaheim, California, 92805, United States
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Clinical Site 142
Santa Rosa, California, 95401, United States
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Clinical Site 143
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
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Clinical Site 144
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Clinical Site 145
Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States
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Clinical Site 147
Draper, Utah, 84020, United States
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Clinical Site 148
Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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Clinical Site 149
Missouri City, Texas, 88459, United States
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Clinical Site 150
San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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Clinical Site 151
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 48034, United States