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Enrolling Clinical Studies

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MAJOR DEPRESSION CLINICAL TRIAL

This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Zelquistinel (GATE-251), an oral medication for the reduction of symptoms of major depressive disorder in adults.

Requirements:
  • Men or women between 18 to 64 years of age.

  • Subjects not using nicotine products (vapes) or any drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc.).

  • Subjects with BMI no more than 40 kg/m².

  • Subjects with a diagnosis of Major Depression Disorder (single or current episode).

  • If the subject had a single depressive episode, the duration must be between 3 weeks and 18 months.

  • No subjects with bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, OCD, ADHD, or psychotic disorder.

  • Subjects must be medically stable based on physical examination, medical history, ECG, and lab results.

  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must use an acceptable birth control method.

  • No subjects with evidence of treatment-resistant MDD to two or more different medications.

  • No subjects taking antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, sedatives, stimulants, or benzodiazepines.

  • Subjects must not have taken any experimental treatment for depression within the past 12 months.

  • No subjects with renal issues, unstable diabetes, or HbA1c over 7% during Visit 1.

  • No subjects with ongoing HIV, COVID-19, Hepatitis B or C, or at risk of suicidal behavior.

  • No subjects currently working a night shift or who may be required to work a night shift.

  • No malignancy in the last five years (cancer).

  • Subjects must not be enrolled in another clinical trial or have completed a study in the last 90 days.

Study Duration:

This study contains a total of 8 in-clinic visits with 2 Polysomnography at home during 3 consecutives nights and 7 telephone contacts in a period of 4 months

Compensation:

This study will pay $150 per in-clinic visit. $150 for using the Polysomnography and $50 per Telephone contact. A total of $1,700 for completing the study.

Miami Dade Medical Research Institute

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Suites 112 & 210

Miami, Florida 33176

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