New drug ENX-104 tested for depression with anhedonia
NCT ID NCT07253324
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new drug called ENX-104 in 48 adults with major depressive disorder who also experience anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure). The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study is now complete, and results will help decide if further testing is warranted.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Nov 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Biologically female participants (defined as assigned female at birth) 1. Of non-childbearing potential, defined as either permanently sterilized or postmenopausal and with a negative pregnancy test. 2. Of childbearing potential and willing to use both a highly effective method of contraception and a condom with any partner or remain abstinent, and with a negative pregnancy test 3. Not currently breastfeeding or lactating, and not intending to initiate breastfeeding during the course of study conduct * Biologically male participants (defined as assigned male at birth), if fertile must be willing to have a partner use a highly effective method of contraception and participant use a condom with any partner of childbearing potential, or remain abstinent Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to comply with the requirements of the study or, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, should not participate in the study.
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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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MAC Clinical Research
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0JH, United Kingdom
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MAC Clinical Research
Prescot, Merseyside, L341BH, United Kingdom
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MAC Clinical Research
Cannock, South Staffordshire, WS11 0BN, United Kingdom
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MAC Clinical Research
Manchester, M13 9NQ, United Kingdom
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