New depression pill SP-624 enters Mid-Stage trial
NCT ID NCT06254612
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a daily oral drug called SP-624 can safely reduce depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder. About 456 participants will receive either SP-624 or a placebo for several weeks. The main goal is to see if SP-624 leads to a greater improvement in depression scores compared to placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SP-624 (a drug taken as a daily capsule)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new oral medication option for people with major depressive disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage (Phase 2) trial, so results are still uncertain. The drug may not prove more effective than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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497 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Jul 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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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: * Males and females, aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive. * Meet DSM-5 criteria for moderate to severe MDD, as confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). * In generally good physical health, in the opinion of the Investigator. * Body mass index (BMI) must be ≥ 18 and ≤ 45 kg/m2. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Female who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or less than 6 months postpartum at screen. * A history of or current DSM-5 diagnosis of MDD with psychotic features, any schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or personality disorder. * Presence or history of any known clinically significant cardiovascular disorders including, but not limited to: coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, myocardial infarction, chamber enlargement or hypertrophy, or orthostatic hypotension. * Presence of uncontrolled hypertension, defined as consistent sitting systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>160 mmHg or consistent sitting diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \>95 mmHg despite present therapy. * Screening laboratory value(s) outside the laboratory reference range that are considered to be clinically significant by the Investigator (clinical chemistry, hematology, thyroid function, and urinalysis).
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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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Accel Clinical
Lakeland, Florida, 33803, United States
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Accelerated Enrollment Solutions
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Alivation Research
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68526, United States
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Boston Clinical Trials
Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States
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CenExel HRI
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
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Center for Emotional Fitness
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002, United States
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CiTrials
Riverside, California, 92506, United States
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Clinical Innovations
Bellflower, California, 90706, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Coastal Carolina Research Center
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States
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Collaborative Neuroscience Research
Torrance, California, 90504, United States
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Core Clinical Research
Everett, Washington, 98201, United States
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DMI Research
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33782, United States
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Donald J. Garcia, Jr, MD, PA
Austin, Texas, 78737, United States
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Excell Research
Oceanside, California, 92056, United States
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Future Search Trials of Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Grayline Research Center
Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309, United States
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Haracec Clinical Research
El Paso, Texas, 79902, United States
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IMA Clinical Research
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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IMA Clinical Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States
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IMA Clinical Research
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States
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Integrative Clinical Trials
Brooklyn, New York, 11229, United States
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MCB Clinical Research Centers
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
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Magnolia Clinical Research
Cary, North Carolina, 27511, United States
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Midwest Clinical Research Center
Dayton, Ohio, 45417, United States
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Midwest Research Group
Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States
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Neurobehavioral Medicine Group
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302, United States
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New Hope Clinical Research
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
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Next Level Clinical Trials
West Covina, California, 91790, United States
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Noble Clinical Research
Tucson, Arizona, 85704, United States
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North Star Medical Research
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 44130, United States
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Northwest Clinical Research Center
Bellevue, Washington, 98007, United States
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Pillar Clinical Research
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
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Pioneer Clinical Research
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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R and H Clinical Research
Stafford, Texas, 77477, United States
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Redbird Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Revive Research Institute
Elgin, Illinois, 60123, United States
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SanRo Clinical Research Group
Bryant, Arkansas, 72022, United States
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Segal Trials
Lauderhill, Florida, 33319, United States
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Segal Trials - Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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Summit Headlands
Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Sun Valley Research Center
Imperial, California, 92251, United States
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Sunwise Clinical Research
Walnut Creek, California, 94596, United States
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Synergy San Diego
Lemon Grove, California, 91945, United States
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Tandem Clinical Research
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Meridian, Idaho, 83642, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
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