RecruitingPhase 2NCT06524830

A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of VLS-01 Buccal Film, Compared to Placebo in Patients With Treatment Resistant Depression (ELUMINA)

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of VLS-01 Buccal Film in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depression


Sponsor

atai Therapeutics, Inc.

Enrollment

142 participants

Start Date

Dec 30, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This Phase 2 study (protocol number VLS-01-203) will determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of short-term treatment with a VLS-01 transmucosal buccal film (VLS-01-BU) in patients with treatment resistant Major Depressive disorder (TRD) and will characterize the onset and durability of antidepressant effects of VLS-01-BU versus placebo.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Participant must be 18 to 65 years of age inclusive at the time of signing the Informed Consent.
  • Has a diagnosis of recurrent moderate or severe MDD without psychotic features or single- episode MDD with duration greater than or equal to 3 months without psychotic features and is currently experiencing a major depressive episode.
  • Onset of first episode of MDD occurred before age 55.
  • Has not responded to an adequate dose and duration of at least two and no more than five antidepressant medications for the current depressive episode, as determined by the Massachusetts General Hospital Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire (MGH- ATRQ).
  • Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria10

  • Has a current or prior DSM-5-TR diagnosis of a schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder, substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder, bipolar and related disorder, or any disorder with psychotic features.
  • Has a moderate or severe substance use disorder (drug, alcohol, or tobacco) within the 6 months before Screening and/or history of moderate or severe substance use disorder (drug alcohol) within the previous 1 year before Screening
  • Has a history of, or current signs and symptoms of, diseases or conditions that would make participation not be in the best interest (e.g., compromise the wellbeing) of the participant or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol-specified assessments.
  • Has suicidal ideation with some intent to act within 6 months before Screening or a history of suicidal behavior within the past 1 year before Screening.
  • Has a history of clinically significant cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular disease or condition, including but not limited to unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, obstructive coronary artery disease, hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia, or risk factors for long QT Syndrome.
  • Has an active malignancy, or history of malignancy, excluding basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, within 2 years before Screening.
  • Has any known allergy or hypersensitivity to VLS-01 or to any of the excipients in the formulation.
  • Has recently initiated and is currently undergoing directive psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy) within the past 30 days before Screening. Participants planning to initiate individual or group therapy during the study are also not eligible.
  • Has received any prohibited therapies.
  • Has clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at Screening.

Interventions

DRUGVLS-01-203 BU

VLS-01 buccal transmucosal administration

DRUGVLS-01-BU Placebo

Placebo buccal transmucosal administration


Locations(42)

Noble Clinical Research

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Preferred Research Partners, Inc.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Woodland Research Northwest

Rogers, Arkansas, United States

CenExel

Garden Grove, California, United States

Behavioral Research Specialists, LLC

Glendale, California, United States

Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute

La Jolla, California, United States

TRIP Clinical at Psychedelic Science Institute

Santa Monica, California, United States

Mountain View Clinical Research Inc.

Denver, Colorado, United States

CenExel

Hollywood, Florida, United States

Bioresearch Partner

Miami, Florida, United States

University of South Florida, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Tampa, Florida, United States

CenExcel

Decatur, Georgia, United States

CenExel

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Pillar Clinical Research LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sunstone Medical, PC

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Elixia MA

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Adams Clinical

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Institute for Integrative Therapies

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Midwest Research Group

Saint Charles, Missouri, United States

Clinilabs, LLC

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

Bio Behavioral Health

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

The Medical Research Network, LLC

New York, New York, United States

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Neuro Behavioral Clinical Research, Inc.

North Canton, Ohio, United States

Scranton Medical Institute, LLC

Moosic, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Biobehavioral Research of Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

InSite Clinical Research

DeSoto, Texas, United States

Aim Trials, LLC

Plano, Texas, United States

Cedar Clinical Research Inc

Draper, Utah, United States

Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

NeuroCentrix

Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Paratus Clinical Research Melbourne

Northcote, Victoria, Australia

University of Melbourne

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Centre for Neurology Studies

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Providence Care Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Clerkenwell Health

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Clerkenwell Health

London, England, United Kingdom

NeuroClin

Motherwell, England, United Kingdom

Clerkenwell Health

London, United Kingdom

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