New drug ZULRESSO offers hope for moms with postpartum depression
NCT ID NCT03924492
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This program provides early access to ZULRESSO (brexanolone) for adult women with postpartum depression before the drug is widely available. Eligible women receive a one-time injection under medical supervision. The goal is to help ease severe depression symptoms quickly.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- brexanolone (ZULRESSO) injection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could provide a new treatment option for women with postpartum depression, potentially easing severe symptoms quickly.
- What could go wrong
- This is an expanded access program, not a controlled trial, so results may not be generalizable. Risks include side effects like sedation or sudden loss of consciousness.
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Study facts
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject has signed an informed consent form prior to any study-specific procedures being performed 2. Subject is an ambulatory female at least 18 years of age 3. Subject agrees to adhere to the study requirements 4. Subject agrees not to be the primary caregiver of any dependents during the infusion 5. Subject must have a negative pregnancy test on Day 1 prior to the start of the ZULRESSO infusion 6. Subject has a current diagnosis of PPD, as assessed by the Investigator Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject has end stage renal disease 2. Subject has a known allergy to progesterone or allopregnanolone
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