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BHV-7000 for Depression

Verified Trial
Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Are you currently experiencing an episode of depression?
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Are you taking more than two medications to treat your depression?
Are you pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant?
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up screening through week 8

Summary

This trial is testing a new medication called BHV-7000 to see if it helps people with severe depression and if it is safe.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with moderate to severe depression lasting at least 2 months. Participants must have a BMI between 18 and 35, agree to stop all psychotropic meds before the study, and not be pregnant or planning pregnancy. Those with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or on multiple depression medications are excluded.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing BHV-7000's effectiveness and safety in treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Participants will either receive BHV-7000 or a placebo to compare outcomes.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of BHV-7000 aren't listed here, common antidepressant side effects include nausea, sleep disturbances, fatigue, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain or loss and sexual dysfunction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~screening through week 8
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and screening through week 8 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Montgomery- Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score from baseline to week 6
Secondary study objectives
Change in Clinical Global Clinical Impression - Severity Scale (CGI-S) total score
Change in Montgomery- Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score from baseline to week 1
Change in Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q- LES-Q-SF) total score
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: BHV-7000Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd.Lead Sponsor
11 Previous Clinical Trials
4,336 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Depression
480 Patients Enrolled for Depression
~164 spots leftby May 2025
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