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Depressive Disorder, MajorPhase 3Aspire INCT03039192

54135419SUI3001: A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Including Suicidal Ideation, in Adult Participants Assessed to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide

A Phase 3 study testing Esketamine in people with Depressive Disorder, Major, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 56 sites in 11 countries.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) compared with intranasal placebo in addition to comprehensive standard of care in reducing the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including suicidal ideation, in participants who are assessed to be at imminent… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 64 years
Conditions the study is for
Depressive Disorder, Major
What is being tested?
Esketamine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
226 participants
Where
56 sitesin 11 countries
Study dates
9 Jun 2017to 18 Dec 2018
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 to 64 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant must meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the Mini International Psychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • In the physician's opinion, acute psychiatric hospitalization is clinically warranted due to participant's imminent risk of suicide
  • Participants must have current suicidal ideation with intent, confirmed by a "Yes" response to Question B3 [Think (even momentarily) about harming or of hurting or of injuring yourself: with at least some intent or awareness that you might die as a result; or think about suicide (ie, about killing yourself)?] and Question B10 [Intend to act on thoughts of killing yourself?] obtained from the MINI. Note: the response to B3 must refer to the present, whereas the response to B10 may reflect the past 24 hours. If the screening period is longer than 24 hours, assessment of B3 and B10 of MINI must be repeated prior to randomization to confirm eligibility
  • Participant has a Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score of greater than (>) 28 predose on Day 1
  • As part of standard of care treatment, participant agrees to be hospitalized voluntarily for a recommended period of 5 days after randomization (may be shorter or longer if clinically warranted in the investigator's opinion) and take prescribed non-investigational antidepressant therapy(ies) for at least the duration of the double-blind treatment phase (Day 25)
  • Participant is comfortable with self-administration of intranasal medication and able to follow instructions provided

Who cannot join

  • Participant has a current DSM-5 diagnosis of bipolar (or related disorders), antisocial personality disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Participant currently meets DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder. Participant not meeting full DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder but exhibiting recurrent suicidal gestures, threats, or self-mutilating behaviors should also be excluded
  • Participant has a current clinical diagnosis of autism, dementia, or intellectual disability
  • Participant has a current or prior DSM-5 diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, or MDD with psychotic features
  • Participant meets the DSM-5 severity criteria for moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder, (except for nicotine or caffeine), within the 6 months before screening. A history (lifetime) of ketamine, phencyclidine (PCP), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), or 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) hallucinogen-related use disorder is exclusionary

Trial locations and contacts

56 sites in 11 countries.

56 sites in 11 countries

United States17 sites
  • Sheppard Pratt Health System

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21204

  • UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

  • State University of New York

    Buffalo, New York, 14215

  • Metropolitan Neuro Behavioral Institute

    Chandler, Arizona, 85226

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

  • Rush University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75235

  • CBH Health

    Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877

  • Collaborative NeuroScience Network

    Garden Grove, California, 92845

  • Clinical Trials of America

    Hickory, North Carolina, 28601

  • Alexian Behavioral Health Hospital

    Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169

  • University of Louisville Department of Psychiatry

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202

  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Louisiana Clinical Research

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

Other trials in United States

Spain8 sites
  • Hosp. Univ. Fundacion Alcorcon

    Alcorcón, 28922

  • Hosp Univ Vall D Hebron

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Hosp Clinic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, 08036

  • Inst. Internac. Neurociencias Aplicadas

    Barcelona, 8006

  • Hosp. Univ. de Basurto

    Bilbao, 48013

  • Hosp. Univ. Ramon Y Cajal

    Madrid, 28034

  • Clinica Univ. de Navarra

    Pamplona, 31008

  • Benito Menni Comp. Asist. Salut Mental

    Sant Boi de Llobregat, 08830

Other trials in Spain

Bulgaria5 sites
  • Regional Psychiatric Dispansery

    Bulgaria, 7003

  • Mental Health Center Prof. Dr. Ivan Temkov

    Burgas, 8001

  • State Psychiatric Hospital - Lovech

    Lovech, 5500

  • UMHAT 'Sveti Georgi'-Plovdiv

    Plovdiv, 4002

  • Military Medical Academy Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment Sofia

    Sofia, 1606

Other trials in Bulgaria

Hungary5 sites
  • Eszak Kozep budai Centrum Uj Szent Janos Korhaz es Szakrendelo Budai Csaladkozpontu

    Budapest, 1125

  • Semmelweis Egyetem Kútvölgyi Klinikai Tömb

    Budapest, 1125

  • Nyiro Gyula Korhaz

    Budapest, 1135

  • Petz Aladar Megyei Oktato Korhaz

    Győr, H-9024

  • Pecsi Tudomanyegyetem Klinikai Kozpont

    Pécs, 7623

Other trials in Hungary

South Korea5 sites
  • Chonnam National University Hospital

    Gwangju, 61469

  • Korea University Ansan Hospital

    Gyeonggi-do, 15355

  • Kyung Hee University Medical Center

    Seoul, 02447

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, 06351

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, 3080

Other trials in South Korea

Malaysia4 sites
  • University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

    Cheras, 56000

  • Hospital Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur, 50586

  • University Malaya Medical Centre

    Kuala Lumpur, 59100

  • Hospital Tuanku Jaafar

    Seremban, 70300

Other trials in Malaysia

Taiwan4 sites
  • Tri-Service Genaral Hospital

    Neihu District, 114

  • Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital

    New Taipei City, 23561

  • Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

    Taichung, 40201

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital

    Taipei, 11217

Other trials in Taiwan

Germany3 sites
  • Vivantes Humboldt Klinikum

    Berlin, 13509

  • Universitatsklinikum Frankfurt

    Frankfurt am Main, 60528

  • Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79104

Other trials in Germany

Estonia2 sites
  • North Estonian Medical Centre Foundation

    Tallinn, 10614

  • Tartu University Hospital

    Tartu, 50417

Other trials in Estonia

South Africa2 sites
  • Flexivest 14 Research

    Cape Town, 7550

  • Juan Schrönen - Western Cape South Africa

    Welgemoed, 7530

Other trials in South Africa

Slovakia1 site
  • Fakultna nemocnica s poliklinikou v Ziline

    Žilina, 012 07

Other trials in Slovakia

About this study

Official title: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Including Suicidal Ideation, in Adult Subjects Assessed to be at Imminent Risk for Suicide

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) compared with intranasal placebo in addition to comprehensive standard of care in reducing the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including suicidal ideation, in participants who are assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide, as measured by the change from baseline on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at 24 hours post first dose.

Read the detailed description

This is a randomized (study medication assigned to participants by chance), double-blind (neither the researchers nor the participants know what treatment the participant is receiving), placebo-controlled (an inactive substance which contains no drug) that is compared in a clinical trial with a drug to test if the drug has a real effect), multicenter (when more than one hospital or study team work on a medical research study) study. Study will enroll participants with suicidal ideation who are assessed to be at imminent risk for suicide. The study will consist of a screening evaluation performed within 48 hours prior to the Day 1 intranasal dose immediately followed by a 25-day double-blind treatment phase (Day 1 to 25), and a 65 day follow-up phase (Day 26 to Day 90). The total study duration for each subject will be approximately 13 weeks. Participants' safety will be evaluated throughout the study. If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate medical help. Go to the emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Being tested
Esketamine, Placebo, Standard of Care
Medical subject headings
Depressive Disorder, Major

What participants receive

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

  • EsketamineDrug

    Intranasal esketamine solution 84 milligram (mg)

  • PlaceboOther

    Intranasal Placebo solution

  • Standard of CareOther

    The standard of care antidepressant treatment (antidepressant monotherapy or antidepressant plus augmentation therapy) will be determined by the treating physician(s) based on clinical judgement and practice guidelines prior to randomization, and the treatment will be initiated on Day 1.

Study groups in NCT03039192
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Esketamine + Standard of careExperimentalParticipants will receive intranasal esketamine 84 milligram (mg) two times per week for 4 weeks (Days 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, and 25) along with standard of care (SOC) antidepressant treatment.
Receives: Drug: Esketamine; Other: Standard of Care
Placebo + Standard of carePlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive intranasal placebo two times per week for 4 weeks (Days 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, and 25) along with standard of care antidepressant treatment.
Receives: Other: Placebo; Other: Standard of Care

What is being measured

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

  1. Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score at 24 Hours After the First Dose (Day 2) (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF] Data) During Double-blind Phase

    MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to be used in participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to measure depression severity and detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. It evaluates apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic and suicidal thoughts. Scale consists of 10 items, each of which is scored from 0 (item not present or normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1, predose) and 24 hours first post dose (Day 2)

Secondary outcomes (22)
  1. Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression of Severity of Suicidality- Revised (CGI-SS-R) Score at 24 Hours After the First Dose (Day 2) (LOCF Data) During Double-blind Phase

    CGI-SS-R was derived from the Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale (CGI-S), a global rating scale that gives an overall measure of the severity of a participants illness. The CGI-SS-R rating is scored on a 7-point scale from 0 (normal, not at all suicidal) to 6 (among the most extremely suicidal participants). A higher score indicates a more severe condition and a reduction in score indicates improvement (that is, lower severity of suicidality).

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1, predose) and 24 hours first post dose (Day 2)

  2. Number of Participants Who Achieved Remission (MADRS Total Score Less Than or Equal to [<=] 12) Through the Double-blind Phase

    Participants who had a MADRS total score of <=12 were considered remitters. MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition and a negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Days 1 (4 hours postdose), 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and Day 25 (predose and 4 hours postdose)

  3. Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale Total Score at Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    MADRS is clinician-rated scale designed to measure depression severity, and to detect changes due to antidepressant treatment. Scale consists of 10 items (apparent sadness, reported sadness, inner tension, sleep, appetite, concentration, lassitude, interest level, pessimistic thoughts, and suicidal thoughts), each of which is scored from 0 (item is not present or is normal) to 6 (severe or continuous presence of symptoms), summed for a total possible score of 0 to 60. Higher scores represent more severe condition and a negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 (predose and 4 hours postdose)

  4. Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression- Severity of Suicidality-Revised (CGI-SS-R) at Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    CGI-SS-R was derived from the Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale (CGI-S), a global rating scale that gives an overall measure of the severity of a participants illness. The CGI-SS-R rating is scored on a 7-point scale from 0 (normal, not at all suicidal) to 6 (among the most extremely suicidal participants). A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

  5. Number of Participants Who Achieved Resolution of Suicidality (CGI-SS-R Score of 0 or 1) Through Double-blind Phase

    CGI-SS-R was derived from the Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale (CGI-S), a global rating scale that gives an overall measure of the severity of a participants illness. The CGI-SS-R rating is scored on a 7-point scale from 0 (normal, not at all suicidal) to 6 (among the most extremely suicidal participants). A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement. A participant was considered to achieve resolution of suicidality at a given time point if the CGI-SS-R score was 0 (normal, not at all suicidal) or 1 (questionably suicidal).

    Measured: Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

  6. Change From Baseline in Clinical Global Impression of Imminent Suicide Risk (CGI-SR-I) Scale Total Score at Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    The CGI-SR-I is a scale summarizing the clinician's best assessment of the likelihood that the participant will attempt suicide in the next 7 days. The CGI-SR-I rating is scored on a 7-point scale: where' 0 (no imminent suicide risk); 1 (minimal imminent suicide risk), 2 (mild imminent suicide risk), 3 (moderate imminent suicide risk), 4 (marked imminent suicide risk), 5 (severely imminent suicide risk), 6 (extreme imminent suicide risk). Higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

  7. Change From Baseline in Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) Total Score at Days 8 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    BHS is a self-reported measure to assess one's level of negative expectations or pessimism regarding future. It consists of 20 true-false items that examine respondent's attitude over past week by either endorsing a pessimistic statement or denying an optimistic statement; 9 are keyed false and 11 are keyed true. For every statement, each response was assigned score of 0 or 1. Total BHS score is sum of item responses, ranged from 0-20, where higher score represented higher level of hopelessness.

    Measured: Baseline, Days 8 and 25

  8. Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) at Days 2, 11 and 25 During Double-blind Phase: Health Status Index

    EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). EQ-5D-5L system comprises following 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each of 5 dimensions is divided into 5 levels of perceived problems (Level 1-no problem, Level 2-slight problems, Level 3-moderate problems, Level 4-severe problems, Level 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a health status index (HSI). Health Status Index ranges from 0.148 - 0.949, anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health). Positive change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 2, 11 and 25

  9. Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) at Days 2, 11 and 25 During Double-blind Phase: EQ-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS)

    EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome. It consists of EQ-5D-5L descriptive system and the EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). EQ-VAS score from 0 (worst health) to 100 (best health), positive change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Days 2, 11 and 25

  10. Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) at Days 2, 11 and 25 During Double-blind Phase: Sum Score

    EQ-5D-5L measures health outcome. It consists of EQ-5D-5L system and EQ-VAS. EQ-5D-5L system comprises following 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each of 5 dimensions is divided into 5 levels of perceived problems (Level 1-no problem, Level 2-slight problems, Level 3-moderate problems, Level 4-severe problems, and Level 5-extreme problems). Participant selects answer for each of 5 dimensions considering response that best matches his/her health "today". Responses were used to generate a health status index (HSI). Health Status Index ranges from 0.148 - 0.949, anchored at 0 (dead) and 1 (full health), a lower score indicates worse health. Sum score=(sum of the scores from the 5 dimensions minus 5)*5. Sum score ranges from 0-100. Higher score indicates a more severe problem. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Days 2, 11 and 25

  11. Change From Baseline in Quality of Life in Depression Scale (QLDS) Total Score at Days 2, 11 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    The QLDS is a disease specific patient-reported outcome designed to assess health related quality of life in participants with major depressive disorder (MDD). The instrument has a recall period of "at the moment", contains 34-items with "true"/"not true" response options and takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The total score range is from 0 (good quality of life) to 34 (very poor quality of life). A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative change indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 2, 11 and 25

  12. Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Total Score at Days 15 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    The TSQM-9 is a 9-item generic patient-reported outcome instrument to assess participants' satisfaction with medication. It covers domains of effectiveness, convenience, and global satisfaction. The TSQM-9 domain scores were calculated as recommended by the instrument authors. (i) Effectiveness = [(item 1 + item 2 + item 3) - 3]/18*100, (ii) Convenience = [(item 4 + item 5 + item 6) - 3]/18*100 and (iii) Global satisfaction = [(item 7 + item 8 + item 9) - 3]/14*100. Each domain score can be calculated only if all the three items considered in the calculation of that score are not missing. The TSQM-9 domain score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing higher satisfaction.

    Measured: Days 15 and 25

  13. Change From Baseline in Suicide Ideation and Behavior Assessment Tool (SIBAT) Module 5 (My Risk) Question 3 (Patient-reported FoST) Total Score at Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    SIBAT is an assessment tool that captures suicidal ideation, behavior, and risk. It permits assessment of change in suicidal ideation and behavior and documents clinician assessment of severity of suicidality and suicide risk. SIBAT is organized into 8 modules divided into 2 major divisions: patient-reported section (Modules 1-5) and clinician-rated section (Modules 6-8). Patient-reported section has modules of demographics and suicide history, risk/protective factors, suicidal thinking, suicide behavior, and suicide risk. Question 3 from Module 5 asks participants to describe their thinking about suicide right now from 5 response options ranging from 0 (I have no suicidal thoughts) to 4 (I have suicidal thoughts all of time). SIBAT Module 5 (My Risk) Question 3 (Patient-reported FoST) total score ranges from 0 to 4; a higher score indicates a more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

  14. Change From Baseline in Suicide Ideation and Behavior Assessment Tool (SIBAT) Module 7 - Clinician-rated FoST Total Score at Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 During Double-blind Phase

    SIBAT is assessment tool that captures suicidal ideation, behavior, and risk. It permits assessment of change in suicidal ideation and behavior and documents clinician assessment of severity of suicidality and suicide risk. SIBAT has 8 modules divided into 2 major divisions: patient-reported section (Modules 1-5) and clinician-rated section (Modules 6-8). Clinician-rated section has modules for semi-structured interview, clinical global impressions of current severity of suicidality and imminent suicide risk, clinical global impression of long-term suicide risk, and clinical judgment of optimal suicide management. The score anchor point as in participant report frequency of suicidal thinking (FoST) that is, response options from never to all the time. Module 7-FoST score ranges from 0-5; higher score indicates more severe condition. Negative change in score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and Days 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

  15. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs): DB Treatment Phase

    An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant administered a medicinal (investigational or non-investigational) product. An AE does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. An adverse event can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational or non investigational) product, whether or not related to that medicinal (investigational or non-investigational) product. A TEAE is categorized as related if assessed by the investigator as possibly, probably, or very likely related to study agent.

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  16. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Abnormal Laboratory Values: DB Treatment Phase

    Low/high abnormal values are: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)-high=200 Units per liter(U/L); ALP-high=250U/L; aspartate aminotransferase(AST)-high=250U/L; gamma glutamyl transferase(GGT)=300U/L; Albumin(low=24g/L,high=60 g/L); Bicarbonate(low=15.1, high=34.9mmol/L); Bilirubin(high=51.3micromol/L); calcium(low=1.5,high=3mmol/L);Chloride(low=94,high=112mmol/L); CK(High=990U/L); Creatinine(High=265.2micromol/L); Eosinophils(High=10%); Erythrocytes(low=3.0*1012/L,high=6.4*1012/L); Glucose(low=2.2,high=16.7mmol/L); Hemoglobin(low=80g/L,high=190g/L);Hematocrit(low=0.28, high=0.55 fraction); LD(high=500U/L); Leukocytes(low=2.5*109/L,high=15.5*109/L); Lymphocytes(low=10%,high=60%); Monocytes(high=20%); Neutrophils(low=30%,high=90%); Phosphate(low=0.7 mmol/L,high=2.6mmol/L); Platelet count(low=100*109/L,high=600*109/L]; Potassium(low=3.0mmol/L,high=5.8 mmol/L]; Protein(low=50 g/L); Sodium(low=125 mmol/L,high=155 mmol/L); Urate(low=89.2 micromol/L,high=594.8micromol/L); Urine(high=8.0 pH).

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  17. Number of Participants With Abnormal Nasal Examinations at Day 25: DB Treatment Phase

    Number of participants with abnormal nasal examination were reported. Nasal examination of visual inspection of the epistaxis, nasal crusts, nasal discharge, and nasal erythema was performed.

    Measured: At Day 25

  18. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG) Values at Any Time: DB Treatment Phase

    Number of participants with treatment emergent abnormal ECG values for variables including heart rate (abnormally low refers to less than or equal to [<=] 50 beats per minute [bpm] , abnormally high refers greater than or equal to [>=] 100 bpm), pulse rate (PR) interval (abnormally high refers to >= 210 milliseconds [msec]), QRS interval (abnormally Low refers to <= 50, abnormally high refers to >= 120 msec) and QT interval (abnormally low refers to <= 200, abnormally high >= 500 msec) were reported.

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  19. Number of Participants With Abnormal Arterial Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) Levels (Less Than [<] 93%) as Assessed by Pulse Oximetry at Any Time: DB Treatment Phase

    Pulse oximetry was used to measure arterial SpO2 levels. On each dosing day, the device was attached to the finger, toe, or ear, and SpO2 was monitored and documented. If oxygen saturation levels were less than (<) 93% at any time during the 1.5 hours postdose interval, pulse oximetry was recorded every 5 minutes until levels return to >= 93% or until the participant is referred for appropriate medical care, if clinically indicated. Participants with at least 2 consecutive postdose oxygen saturation below 93% during the DB treatment phase were reported.

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  20. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Vital Signs Abnormalities: DB Treatment Phase

    Number of participants with treatment emergent vital signs abnormalities (pulse rate in bpm [abnormally low = a decrease from baseline of >= 15 to a value <= 50; abnormally high = an increase from baseline of >=15 to a value >=100] , systolic blood pressure [SBP] in mmHg [abnormally low = a decrease from baseline of >= 20 to a value <= 90; abnormally high = an increase from baseline of >= 20 to a value >= 180], and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] in mmHg [abnormally low= a decrease from baseline of >=15 to a value <= 50; abnormally high = an increase from baseline of >= 15 to a value >= 105) were reported.

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  21. Number of Sedated Participants as Assessed by Modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) Score at Any Time: DB Treatment Phase

    MOAA/S was used to measure treatment-emergent sedation with correlation to levels of sedation defined by the American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) continuum. The MOAA/S scores range from 0 to 5 where,0 = no response to painful stimulus; ASA continuum = general anesthesia, 1 = responds to trapezius squeeze; ASA continuum = deep sedation, 2 = purposeful response to mild prodding or mild shaking; ASA continuum = moderate sedation, 3 = responds after name called loudly or repeatedly; ASA continuum = moderate sedation, 4 = lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone; ASA continuum = moderate sedation and 5 = readily responds to name spoken in normal tone (awake); ASA continuum = minimal sedation.

    Measured: Up to Day 25

  22. Number of Participants With an Increase in Clinician-administered Dissociative States Scale (CADSS) Total Score Over Time: DB Treatment Phase

    The CADSS used to measure present-state dissociative symptoms, and to assess treatment-emergent dissociative symptoms. It comprises 23 subjective items divided into 3 components: depersonalization (with score range from 0 to 28), derealization (with score range from 0 to 52), and amnesia (with score range from 0 to 8). Participants responses are coded on a 5-point scale (0 = "Not at all", 1 = "Mild", 2 = "Moderate", 3 = 'Severe" and 4 = "Extreme"). The total score is sum of the 23 items and range from 0 to 92, where 0 (best) and 92 (worst). A higher score indicates a more severe condition. Number of participants with an increase in CADSS total score (increase based on maximum CADSS total score change from predose of > 0) was reported.

    Measured: Days 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Feb 2017 (estimated)
  2. Study start9 Jun 2017
  3. Primary completion18 Dec 2018
  4. Study completion18 Dec 2018

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
226 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03039192
Sponsor's protocol ID
CR108284
Other IDs
2016-003990-17, 54135419SUI3001, 2016
Acronym
Aspire I
Status last verified
Apr 2025
First submitted
31 Jan 2017
Last updated
29 Apr 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Fu DJ, Zhang Q, Shi L, Borentain S, Guo S, Mathews M, Anjo J, Nash AI, O'Hara M, Canuso CM. Esketamine versus placebo on time to remission in major depressive disorder with acute suicidality. BMC Psychiatry. 2023 Aug 11;23(1):587. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-05017-y.

    PubMed 37568081
  • Jamieson C, Canuso CM, Ionescu DF, Lane R, Qiu X, Rozjabek H, Molero P, Fu DJ. Effects of esketamine on patient-reported outcomes in major depressive disorder with active suicidal ideation and intent: a pooled analysis of two randomized phase 3 trials (ASPIRE I and ASPIRE II). Qual Life Res. 2023 Nov;32(11):3053-3061. doi: 10.1007/s11136-023-03451-9. Epub 2023 Jul 13.

    PubMed 37439961
  • Turkoz I, Lopena O, Salvadore G, Sanacora G, Shelton R, Fu DJ. Treatment response to esketamine nasal spray in patients with major depressive disorder and acute suicidal ideation or behavior without evidence of early response: a pooled post hoc analysis of ASPIRE. CNS Spectr. 2023 Aug;28(4):482-488. doi: 10.1017/S1092852922000931. Epub 2022 Jul 29.

    PubMed 35904046
  • Rozjabek H, Li N, Hartmann H, Fu DJ, Canuso C, Jamieson C. Assessing the meaningful change threshold of Quality of Life in Depression Scale using data from two phase 3 studies of esketamine nasal spray. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2022 Jul 10;6(1):74. doi: 10.1186/s41687-022-00453-y.

    PubMed 35816217
  • Dean RL, Hurducas C, Hawton K, Spyridi S, Cowen PJ, Hollingsworth S, Marquardt T, Barnes A, Smith R, McShane R, Turner EH, Cipriani A. Ketamine and other glutamate receptor modulators for depression in adults with unipolar major depressive disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 12;9(9):CD011612. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011612.pub3.

    PubMed 34510411
  • Canuso CM, Ionescu DF, Li X, Qiu X, Lane R, Turkoz I, Nash AI, Lopena TJ, Fu DJ. Esketamine Nasal Spray for the Rapid Reduction of Depressive Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder With Acute Suicidal Ideation or Behavior. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2021 Sep-Oct 01;41(5):516-524. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000001465.

    PubMed 34412104
  • Fu DJ, Ionescu DF, Li X, Lane R, Lim P, Sanacora G, Hough D, Manji H, Drevets WC, Canuso CM. Esketamine Nasal Spray for Rapid Reduction of Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms in Patients Who Have Active Suicidal Ideation With Intent: Double-Blind, Randomized Study (ASPIRE I). J Clin Psychiatry. 2020 May 12;81(3):19m13191. doi: 10.4088/JCP.19m13191.

    PubMed 32412700

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Esketamine in people with Depressive Disorder, Major, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 56 sites in 11 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 6 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 56 sites in United States, Spain, Bulgaria, Hungary, South Korea and 6 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Oct 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change From Baseline in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score at 24 Hours After the First Dose (Day 2) (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF] Data) During Double-blind Phase (time frame: Baseline (Day 1, predose) and 24 hours first post dose (Day 2)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03039192, which also lists 7 linked publications.

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 29 Apr 2025.

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