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Anxiety DisordersPhase 3VEGANCT00397098

Prevention of Relapse Study of SR58611A in Improved Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A Phase 3 study testing SR58611A in people with Anxiety Disorders, run by Sanofi at 9 sites in 9 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SR58611A (350 mg BID) compared to placebo in the prevention of relapse of anxiety, in patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder improved after 12 weeks of treatment with SR58611A. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Anxiety Disorders
What is being tested?
SR58611A
How many people
257 participants
Where
9 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
Nov 2006to Sep 2007
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • For entry into the open phase:
  • Patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) criteria and assessed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) plus Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) module.
  • With a total score on the 14-item Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) > 20 at V1(D-4) and V2 (D-1).
  • For entry into the double-blind randomized phase:
  • Improved patients with HAM-A score < 11 at V7 (W12).

Who cannot join

  • Inpatients.
  • Patients with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (DSM IV-TR) within 6 months of screening.
  • Patients with a MADRS total score > 18 at screening or baseline.
  • Patients at immediate risk for suicidal behaviour.
  • Patients with other current (within 6 months) anxiety disorder according to the MINI
  • Patients with a lifetime history according to the MINI of: Bipolar disorder, Psychotic disorder, Antisocial personality disorder.
  • Patients with a current history according to the MINI of: Anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa in the past 6 months, Alcohol or substance dependence or abuse in the past 12 months, except nicotine or caffeine dependence.
  • The investigator will evaluate whether there are other reasons why a patient may not participate.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 9 countries.

9 sites in 9 countries

Australia1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Macquarie Park

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Chile1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Santiago

Other trials in Chile

France1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Paris

Other trials in France

Germany1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Berlin

Other trials in Germany

Hungary1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Budapest

Other trials in Hungary

Italy1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Milan

Other trials in Italy

Mexico1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    México

Other trials in Mexico

Russia1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Moscow

Other trials in Russia

Spain1 site
  • Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

    Barcelona

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: A Double-Blind Randomized Withdrawal Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of SR58611A Versus Placebo in the Prevention of Relapse of Anxiety up to 1 Year in Patients With GAD Improved After 12 Weeks of Open Label Treatment With SR58611A.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SR58611A (350 mg BID) compared to placebo in the prevention of relapse of anxiety, in patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder improved after 12 weeks of treatment with SR58611A.

The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of SR58611A 350mg BID compared to placebo over a 24 to 52-week treatment period.

The secondary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of SR58611A in patients with GAD.

Being tested
SR58611A
Keywords
Anxiety disorders, Relapse prevention
Medical subject headings
Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SR58611ADrug

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The primary criterion is the time to relapse of anxious symptoms (in days) from randomization date defined by either:

  2. HAM-A total score ≥ 15 confirmed at a subsequent visit 2 weeks later unless the patient drops out,or

  3. Any drop-out for lack of efficacy (according to investigator's decision),or

  4. Prescription/use of alternative or additional treatments for relief of psychiatric symptoms.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change from baseline (V7) in:-Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Severity of Illness Score

  2. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Nov 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2006
  3. Primary completionSep 2007
  4. Study completionSep 2007

Why it stopped: reprioritization of indications

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
257 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00397098
Sponsor's protocol ID
LTE5894
Other IDs
EudraCT 2006-002253-71
Acronym
VEGA
Status last verified
Mar 2009
First submitted
7 Nov 2006
Last updated
12 Mar 2009
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing SR58611A in people with Anxiety Disorders, run by Sanofi at 9 sites in 9 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Mar 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in Australia, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: reprioritization of indications). Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The primary criterion is the time to relapse of anxious symptoms (in days) from randomization date defined by either:. The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Mar 2009.

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