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Bupropion XL

Phase 3

Depressive Disorder, Major | Small molecule | Psychiatry |GSK plc|Trials Updated: Sep 13, 2018

Bupropion XL development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2004

Bupropion XL target and mechanism

Molecular targetSLC6A3, SLC6A2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL894

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment380

FDA Designations

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Bupropion XL clinical trials

Bupropion XL · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT00093288Major Depressive Disorder In The ElderlyDepressive Disorder, Major
COMPLETED364 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder In The Elderly
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
Time taken to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after single dose.
Day 1 and Day 2.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24 hour (h) post dose.

Maximum observed concentration (Cmax) in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after single dose.
Day 1 and Day 2.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24 h post dose.

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to 24 hours (AUC [0-24]) of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after single dose.
Day 1 and Day 2.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24 h post dose.

Tmax in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after repeated doses
Day 5 to Day 19 .

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 5, 8 and 12h post dose after 150 mg dose (Day 5) and first 300 mg (Day 6) dose respectively. Blood sample will be also collected at pre-dosing, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post dose after 300 mg dose (Day 14 to 19).

Steady state concentration (Css)-Css Minimum (Css_min), Css Maximum (Css_max), Average Css (Css_av) in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after repeated dose.
Day 5 to Day 19.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 5, 8 and 12h post dose after 150 mg dose (Day 5) and first 300 mg (Day 6) dose respectively, and pre-dosing, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post dose after last 300 mg dose (Day 14 to 19).

Elimination half-life (t ½) in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after repeated dose.
Day 5 to Day 19.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 5, 8 and 12 h post dose after 150 mg dose (Day 5) and first 300 mg (Day 6) dose respectively, and pre-dosing, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post dose after last 300 mg dose (Day 14 to 19).

Apparent clearance (CL/F) in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after repeated dose.
Day 5 to Day 19.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 5, 8 and 12 h post dose after last 150 mg dose (Day 5) and first 300 mg (Day 6) dose respectively, and pre-dosing, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post dose after last 300 mg dose (Day 14 to 19).

Area under the concentration-time curve over the dosing interval (AUC [0-tau]) in plasma of Bupropion HCl and its metabolites after repeated dose.
Day 5 to Day 19.

Blood sample will be collected at pre-dosing, and 2, 5, 8 and 12 h post dose after 150 mg dose (Day 5) and first 300 mg (Day 6) dose respectively, and pre-dosing, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post dose after last 300 mg dose (Day 14 to 19).

Secondary Endpoints

Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale Clinical Global Impression Improvement Scale Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
Number of subjects with adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE).
Up to Day 33.
Number of subjects with abnormal Haematology parameters as a measure of safety.
Up to Day 19.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Bupropion XL once dailyEXPERIMENTALHealthy subjects will receive Bupropion XL 150milligram (mg) once daily for 5 days (Day 1 to Day 5) and then Bupropion XL 300 mg once daily from Day 6 to Day 14.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
bupropion XLDRUG -
Bupropion HCl XL tablet 150mgDRUGThe 150 mg of tablet will be given to subject once daily orally. Subject will be instructed to swallow whole tablet with 240 ml of water, without crushed, divided or chewed.
Bupropion HCl XL tablet 300mgDRUGThe 300 mg of tablet will be given to subject once daily orally. Subject will be instructed to swallow whole tablet with 240 ml of water, without crushed, divided or chewed.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range65 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites16

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder with DSM-IV criteria for their current episode for at least 8 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has current or past history of seizure disorder or brain injury. * Patient has a diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia within the past...

Countries:AustraliaBelgiumFinlandNetherlandsNorwayRussiaChina
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Frequently asked questions about Bupropion XL

What is Bupropion XL used for?

Bupropion XL is an extended-release oral tablet being studied for major depressive disorder. It is a small molecule developed by GSK plc under the ticker GSK. The clinical program includes a Phase 3 trial in elderly patients with major depressive disorder and a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in healthy Chinese volunteers.

What does Bupropion XL target?

Bupropion XL targets SLC6A3 and SLC6A2, which are the dopamine transporter and the norepinephrine transporter. It acts as an inhibitor of these transporters. This target profile distinguishes it from many other antidepressants that act primarily on serotonin pathways.

Who makes Bupropion XL?

Bupropion XL is developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. The company is the sponsor behind the clinical development program for the extended-release tablet formulation in major depressive disorder.

What phase is Bupropion XL in?

Bupropion XL has reached Phase 3 development. The Phase 3 trial NCT00093288 evaluated the drug in elderly patients with major depressive disorder and has completed. A Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study, NCT02698553, has also completed. No trials are currently listed as active.

What clinical trials is Bupropion XL in?

Bupropion XL has been studied in two completed trials. NCT00093288 was a Phase 3 trial in major depressive disorder in the elderly, enrolling 364 patients across Australia, Belgium, Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Russia. NCT02698553 was a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability study in 16 healthy Chinese volunteers.