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Aticaprant for Major Depressive Disorder (VENTURA-1 Trial)
VENTURA-1 Trial Summary
This trial will compare the effectiveness of aticaprant vs. placebo as an addition to current antidepressant therapy in adults with major depressive disorder who have moderate-to-severe anhedonia.
VENTURA-1 Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowVENTURA-1 Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2017 Phase 2 trial • 163 Patients • NCT02218736VENTURA-1 Trial Design
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- Group 1: Aticaprant
- Group 2: Placebo
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people over the age of 30 participate in this research project?
"The age range that this study is looking for are patients aged 18 to 74. Out of the 1205 total trials, 206 were related to treatments for those under 18 and 999 focused on care for elderly patients over 65 years old."
Are there any inclusionary or exclusionary criteria for this experiment?
"This clinical trial is for people aged 18 to 74 who have anhedonia. To be eligible, patients must also meet the following criteria: Be medically stable on the basis of physical examination, medical history, vital signs, and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at screening and baseline, Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for recurrent or single episode major depressive disorder (MDD), without psychotic features, based upon clinical assessment and confirmed by the structured clinical interview for DSM-5 Axis I disorders-clinical trials version (SCID-"
In how many different medical institutions is this research project being conducted?
"Bioscience Research LLC in Mount Kisco, New york, Irvine Clinical Research in Irvine, California, and Research Network America in Berwyn, Illinois are the primary locations for this trial. In addition, there are 48 other research sites."
How many participants will this research project be able to accommodate?
"In order to begin this clinical trial, 538 eligible patients must enroll. The specified inclusion criteria narrows the pool of potential participants. However, those that do qualify can take part in the study at Bioscience Research LLC located in Mount Kisco, New york and Irvine Clinical Research situated in Irvine, California."
Can people still sign up for this experiment?
"Correct, the information on clinicaltrials.gov does show that this particular trial is still recruiting patients. The listing for the trial was first posted on June 22nd, 2022 and was last updated on November 9th, 2022. This specific trial is looking to enroll 538 patients at 48 different locations."
When might Aticrapant be available for general use?
"There is some evidence from past clinical trials to support the efficacy of Aticrapant, as well as data collected from multiple rounds of testing that suggest it is safe. We have given it a score of 3."
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Most responsive sites:
- University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine: < 48 hours
- University of Arizona: < 48 hours
- Northwest Clinical Research Center: < 48 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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