New depression drug shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT06029426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental oral drug, NMRA-335140, against a placebo in 383 adults with major depressive disorder. Participants took the drug or placebo daily for 6 weeks, and researchers measured changes in depression symptoms using a standard rating scale. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce depression better than a sugar pill.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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383 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria: * Have a primary Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Text Revised (DSM-5-TR) diagnosis of MDD without psychotic features confirmed by Structured Clinical Interview for DSM 5 Disorders, Clinical Trials Version (SCID 5 CT) at screening (this may be a first or recurrent episode). * Participant's current major depressive episode must be confirmed by independent assessment. * The symptoms of the current MDD episode have been present for more than 4 weeks prior to the Screening Visit, but no longer than 12 months prior to the Screening Visit. * Have a MADRS total score of 25 or higher at Screening and Baseline. * A change in MADRS total score between Screening and Baseline of ≤20%. Key exclusion criteria: * Have failed 2 or more courses of antidepressant treatment at sufficient doses for at least 6 to 8 weeks for the current MDD episode. * Currently or in the past year have been diagnosed with a personality disorder per the DSM-5-TR or in the past 3 years have been diagnosed with any of the following DSM-5-TR disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. Participants with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, simple phobias, or panic disorder for whom MDD is considered the primary diagnosis are not excluded. * Have a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar 1 or 2, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, schizophreniform, obsessive compulsive disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). * Have moderate to severe substance or alcohol use disorder, per DSM-5-TR criteria, within the 12 months prior to screening (excluding nicotine). * Are actively suicidal (e.g., any suicide attempts within the past 12 months) or are at serious suicidal risk as indicated by any current suicidal intent, including a plan, as assessed by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C SSRS) (score of "YES" on suicidal ideation Item 4 or 5 within 3 months prior to Visit 1 \[screening\]) and/or based on clinical evaluation by the Investigator; or are homicidal, in the opinion of the Investigator. Participants who are currently hospitalized for MDD symptoms or suicidality are not allowed into the study. If there is a recent history (within 3 months of screening) of hospitalization due to MDD symptoms, the participant should be discussed with the Medical Monitor for eligibility.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neumora Investigator Site
Garden Grove, California, 92845, United States
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Glendale, California, 91206, United States
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Imperial, California, 92251, United States
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Lafayette, California, 94549, United States
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Long Beach, California, 90807, United States
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Los Angeles, California, 90015, United States
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Oceanside, California, 92056, United States
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Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Riverside, California, 92506, United States
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San Jose, California, 95124, United States
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Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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Temecula, California, 92591, United States
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Torrance, California, 90504, United States
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
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Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States
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Hallandale, Florida, 33009, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Lauderhill, Florida, 33319, United States
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Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33122, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33183, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60634, United States
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Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, United States
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Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844, United States
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Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472, United States
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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
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Flowood, Mississippi, 39232, United States
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Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States
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Brooklyn, New York, 11224, United States
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Cedarhurst, New York, 11516, United States
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New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Dayton, Ohio, 45417, United States
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Garfield Heights, Ohio, 44125, United States
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Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States
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Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
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Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, 19462, United States
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78737, United States
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Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77090, United States
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Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309, United States
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Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States
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Everett, Washington, 98201, United States
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Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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Bentonville, Arkansas, 72712, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States
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Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, United States
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Bellflower, California, 90706, United States
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Neumora Investigator Site #1
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States
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