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Study Evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in Adult Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Recruiting at60 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Pfizer
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

A multicenter, 8-week study to evaluate the efficacy of 2 doses (50 and 100 mg/day) of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release (DVS SR) versus placebo in adult outpatients with major depressive disorder.

Research Team

PC

Pfizer CT.gov Call Center

Principal Investigator

Pfizer

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female outpatients aged 18 years or older who are fluent in written and spoken English.
A primary diagnosis of MDD based on the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM- IV-TR), single or recurrent episode, without psychotic features.
A HAM-D17 total score ≥20 at the screening and baseline (study day -1) visits and no more than a 4-point improvement from screening to baseline.

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release 50 mg/dayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release 100 mg/dayExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Pfizer

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,712
Recruited
50,980,000+
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Albert Bourla

Pfizer

Chief Executive Officer since 2019

PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Patrizia Cavazzoni

Pfizer

Chief Medical Officer

MD from McGill University