New pill shows promise for severe postpartum depression in phase 3 trial
NCT ID NCT06979544
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an oral drug called LPCN 1154A in 90 women with severe postpartum depression. The goal was to see if it reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms better than a placebo. Participants took the drug or a placebo and were monitored for side effects and mood changes 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 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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15 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Are female between 15 and 45 years of age, inclusive; * Have had a depressive episode that began no earlier than third trimester and later than the first 4 week following delivery * Are \< 12 months postpartum at Screening * Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) 17-item score indicative of severe depression Key Exclusion Criteria: * Have a history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder * Are currently experiencing active psychosis per Investigator assessment * Have a history of suicidal behavior within 1 year * Have a history of seizure within 6 months of Screening
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advanced Research Center
Anahiem, California, 92805, United States
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Alliance Research Institute
Canoga Park, California, 91304, United States
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Atlanta Behavioral Research
Atlanta, Georgia, 30338, United States
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Best Clinical Trials
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States
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CenExel Research Center
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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CenExel Research Center
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Clinical Research Prime
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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Cypress Medical Research Center, LLC
Kansas City, Kansas, 67226, United States
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D&H National Research Centers
Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Gadolin Research
Beaumont, Texas, 77702, United States
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Maximos OB/GYN
League City, Texas, 77573, United States
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MedOne Clinical Research, LLC
Miami, Florida, 33145, United States
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Meridian International Research
Miami Gardens, Florida, 33014, United States
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Monroe Biomedical Research
Monroe, North Carolina, 28112, United States
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New Dawn Wellness and Medical Center
Houston, Texas, 77082, United States
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Oasis Clinical Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States
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Populace Research
Provo, Utah, 84604, United States
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Suburban Research Associates
Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
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