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Major Depressive DisorderPhase 4NCT00531947

Phase IV:Safety and Efficacy of EMSAM in Adolescents With Major Depression

A Phase 4 study testing Selegiline Transdermal System in people with Major Depressive Disorder, run by Somerset Pharmaceuticals at 20 sites in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The primary purpose of your participation in this study is to help answer the following research question: Whether 12-week administration of EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is safe and effective for the treatment of adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 17 years
Conditions the study is for
Major Depressive Disorder
What is being tested?
Selegiline Transdermal System
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
308 participants
Where
20 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2007to Oct 2010
Phase
Phase 4
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 12 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Male / Female outpatients 12 to 17 years of age diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). (Must have a Children's Depression Rating Scale-Revised [CDRS-R] with a total score of at least 45 at screening.)
  • Female patients must test negative on a pregnancy at visit 1.
  • Weight and height must be greater than the 10th percentile according to age and height,
  • Assent and consent must be given.

Who cannot join

  • Have a serious or unstable medical illness, psychological condition, clinically significant laboratory or ECG result, hypersensitivity to selegiline, or any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise participation in the study or be likely to lead to hospitalization during the course of the study.
  • Have a current or previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, anorexia, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, pervasive development disorder or borderline personality disorder, as determined by the investigator.
  • Have a risk of suicide
  • Female patients who are either pregnant, nursing or have recently given birth.
  • Use of any protocol prohibited medications or substances.

Trial locations and contacts

20 sites in 1 country.

20 sites in 1 country

United States20 sites
  • Dr. David Brown

    Austin, Texas

  • Dr. Alain Katic

    Bellaire, Texas

  • Dr. Arifulla Khan

    Bellevue, Washington

  • Dr. Mary Shemo

    Charlottesville, Virginia

  • Dr. Melissa DelBello

    Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Dr. Graham Emslie

    Dallas, Texas

  • Dr. Nelson Handal

    Dothan, Alabama

  • Dr. Elias Sarkis

    Gainesville, Florida

  • Dr. Ann Childress

    Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Dr. Mohammed Bari

    National City, California

  • Dr. Scott Segal

    North Miami, Florida

  • Dr. Leland Dennis

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • Dr. Christopher Kratochvil

    Omaha, Nebraska

  • Dr. Rory Murphy

    Overland Park, Kansas

  • Dr. Andrew Sediloo

    Owensboro, Kentucky

  • Dr. John Gilliam

    Richmond, Virginia

  • Dr. Michael McManus

    San Diego, California

  • Dr. Bruce Waslick

    Springfield, Massachusetts

  • Dr. Mary Stedman

    Tampa, Florida

  • Dr. Irving Kolin

    Winter Park, Florida

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About this study

Official title: A Phase IV, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Flexible Dose Study of the Safety and Efficacy of EMSAM in Adolescents With Major Depression

The primary purpose of your participation in this study is to help answer the following research question: Whether 12-week administration of EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is safe and effective for the treatment of adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Read the detailed description
  • Assess the safety and efficacy of EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) versus placebo in adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) who meet criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) without psychotic features, single or recurrent
Being tested
Selegiline Transdermal System, Placebo
Keywords
Mental Health, Adolescents, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Adolescent Depression, Pediatric Depression
Medical subject headings
Depressive Disorder, Major, Psychological Well-Being, Depression

What participants receive

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

  • Selegiline Transdermal SystemDrug

    Also called EMSAM

    EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called Matching Placebo Transdermal System

    Matching Placebo for EMSAM 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg Flexible Dose- 1 patch/24 hours- 12 Week Study

Study groups in NCT00531947
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EMSAMExperimentalApproved Medication for Major Depressive Disorder: EMSAM (Selegiline Transdermal System) 6mg, 9mg, or 12mg
Receives: Drug: Selegiline Transdermal System
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo Selegiline Transdermal System 6, 9 or 12
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. CDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12

    A summary of the primary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score, as reported by the Child, at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time.

    CDRS-R total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

    Measured: baseline and 12 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. CGI-S - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

    A summary of the Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) at baseline and Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-s is the clinician's assessment of severity of illness (depression). Scores range from 1(minimum) to 7(maximum). A lower score indicates lower illness severity, a higher score indicates higher levels of illness severity.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 Weeks

  2. CGI-C - Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

    A summary of the Clinicians Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Score at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. The CGI-c assesses the overall change in the severity of illness (depression). The clinician rates the subject's change based on a bipolar scale from 1(minimum; "Very much improved") to 7(maximum; "Very much worse"). A lower score indicates lower levels of depression as compared to baseline, a higher score indicates higher levels of depression as compared to baseline. A score of 4 ("Unchanged") indicates no change in illness compared to baseline. The scale is not calculated as a statistical change score; the clinician rates their impression of change overall.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  3. CGI-C Percent Responders (mITT w/LOCF Population)

    A summary of the CGI-C percent responders at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the mITT population with LOCF. CGI-C responders were defined as a score of 1 or 2 at the end of the study. A non-responder was defined as a score of ≥3 at end of study. Maximum score is 100%.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  4. CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

    A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time.

    CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 Weeks

  5. CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/LOCF Population)

    A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with the last observation carried forward (LOCF) in time.

    Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column.

    CDRS-R (Best Description)total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  6. CDRS-R Total Score (Child) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

    A summary of the secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Child), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC).

    CDRS-R (Child) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  7. CDRS-R Total Score (Parent/Other) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

    A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Scored by Parent/Other), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population with observed cases (w/OC).

    CDRS-R (Parent/Other) total raw scores range from 14 (minimum) 94 (maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. One subscale is summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area. Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior subscale is not included in Parent/Other total calculation.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  8. CDRS-R Total Score (Best Description) Week 12 (mITT w/OC Population)

    A summary of a secondary efficacy outcome measure, Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS-R) Total Score (Best Description), at Week 12 (EOS), by treatment assigned, is shown for the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, with observed cases (w/OC).

    Best Description ratings are used when ratings based on interviews with different sources (e.g., child, parent, other ratings) differ for a particular symptom area. The evaluator must determine which of these ratings most accurately represents the current affective functioning of the child, and circle that rating in the Best Description of Child Column.

    CDRS-R (Best Description) total raw scores range from 17(minimum) 113(maximum). A lower score indicates a lower likelihood of a depressive disorder, a higher score indicates a higher likelihood of a depressive disorder. Two subscales are summed to calculate a total score: Evaluated Symptom Area and Ratings of Observed Nonverbal Behavior.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  9. Physical Examination (Screening vs. EOS)

    Number of physical examination findings that were normal at screening, but abnormal at end of study are presented. Four subjects receiving placebo and four subjects receiving EMSAM had abnormal findings on physical examination at the end of study that were normal at screening.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  10. Urinalysis (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Urinalysis (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean changes from baseline are provided for PH and specific gravity.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  11. Vital Signs-Heart Rate (Change From Baseline)

    Summary mean change in heart rate measured in beats per minute (beats/min or BPM) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  12. Vital Signs-Blood Pressure (Change From Baseline)

    Summary mean change in blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) (supine, standing, and orthostatic change)results for all subjects are presented.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  13. 12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline) measured in milliseconds (msec), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, and QTc (Bazett and Fridericia corrections) interval are presented.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  14. 12 Lead ECG (Change From Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, 12 Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) (Change from Baseline)Ventricular Heart Rate measured in beats per minute(beats/min or BPM), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from baseline is presented.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  15. Hematology - White Blood Cell (WBC) (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology (Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population. Mean change from Baseline in ABS BASOPHILS (X10^9/L), ABS EOSINOPHILS (X10^9/L), ABS LYMPHOCYTES (X10^9/L), ABS MONOCYTES (X10^9/L), and ABS NEUTROPHILS (X10^9/L) are presented.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  16. Hematology - Hematocrit (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hematocrit(HCT)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  17. Hematology - Hemoglobin (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Hemoglobin(HGB)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

  18. Hematology - Red Blood Cell (Change From Baseline)

    A summary of a secondary safety outcome measure, Hematology - Red Blood Cell (RBC)(Change from Baseline), by treatment assigned, is shown for the safety population.

    Measured: 12 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Sep 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2007
  3. Primary completionOct 2010
  4. Study completionOct 2010

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
308 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00531947
Sponsor's protocol ID
S9303-P0605
Status last verified
Dec 2013
First submitted
18 Sep 2007
Last updated
15 Jan 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Barac M, Nakonezny PA, Croarkin PE, Athreya AP, Jones SM, Hergert SM, Emslie GJ. Validation of the Brief Children's Depression Rating Scale in Children Treated With Selegiline Transdermal Patch vs Placebo. JAACAP Open. 2025 Dec 1;4(2):354-362. doi: 10.1016/j.jaacop.2025.11.010. eCollection 2026 Apr.

    PubMed 41938228

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Selegiline Transdermal System in people with Major Depressive Disorder, run by Somerset Pharmaceuticals at 20 sites in United States.

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 4 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 15 Jan 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 20 sites in United States. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 26 Jun 2013). 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?

CDRS-R Total Score (Child) (mITT w/LOCF Population) Week 12 (time frame: baseline and 12 Weeks). 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 NCT00531947, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 15 Jan 2014.

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