Depression drug trial halted early – what happened?
NCT ID NCT06618118
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new medicine called fosigotifator for adults with major depressive disorder. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps with depression symptoms. About 20 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. Participants took either the drug or a placebo, and researchers checked for side effects and mood changes.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Sep 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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20 to 70 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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index of 18 to 33 kg/m2 at the time of consent. * Meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) criteria for MDD based on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5. * Current major depressive episode of at least 6 weeks to less than 24 months in duration at Screening (Visit 1 ). * Meets the following disease activity criteria mentioned in the protocol. * Requires antidepressant therapy (ADT) per the investigator's opinion or, if currently taking ADT, must be able to safely discontinue ADT at least 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug at Baseline (Visit 2). Exclusion Criteria: \- Primary psychiatric illness other than MDD.
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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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CenExel CNR /ID# 265866
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC /ID# 265886
Decatur, Georgia, 30030-3440, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions - Orlando - East South Street /ID# 265060
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Northwest Clinical Research Center /ID# 265057
Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States
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