New depression patch put to the skin test
NCT ID NCT07452692
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares a new selegiline skin patch to an existing one (EMSAM®) to see how well the skin tolerates it. Researchers will apply both patches to 230 healthy adults and check for irritation or allergic reactions. The goal is to ensure the new patch is safe for the skin before further testing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- selegiline transdermal patch
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that the new selegiline patch is as skin-safe as the existing one, supporting its use for depression treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 1 trial focused on skin reactions, not on treating depression. It may not predict how well the patch works for depression or cause unexpected skin issues.
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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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232 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Male or female non-smoking subject. * Lack of clinically significant abnormalities in health assessments performed at screening as deemed by the Investigator (or designee) * BMI within the range (including the borders) of 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2 Exclusion criteria: * Medical history or presence of ANY current dermatological condition such as atopy, psoriasis, eczema, chronic or atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, or urticaria which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the subject or the integrity of the study * Medical history or current evidence, as determined by the Investigator, of chronic infectious disease, system disorders, seizure disorders, or cardiovascular disorders (especially hypertension or family history of sudden cardiac death) * Medical history of a condition that would significantly influence the immune response (e.g., primary or acquired immunodeficiencies such as HIV or AIDS; allergic diseases such as anaphylaxis, asthma, or generalized drug reaction; neoplasms such as lymphoma or leukemia; rheumatoid arthritis; or systemic lupus erythematosus) * Clinically significant illness within 4 weeks before screening visit
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Diagnostic & Consultative Center "Ascendent" Ltd.
Sofia, 1202, Bulgaria
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MHAT Skin Systems EOOD
Elin Pelin, 2100, Bulgaria
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Medical Center Neovitro
Sofia, 1404, Bulgaria
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