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LPCN 1154A

Phase 3

Depression, Postpartum | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Lipocine Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment90

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Clinical trial landscape

LPCN 1154A · 1 trial · 6 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT06979544A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral LPCN 1154A in Women With Severe PPDDepression, Postpartum
COMPLETED90 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral LPCN 1154A in Women With Severe PPD
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change from baseline in HAM-D17 total score compared to placebo
Baseline to Hour 60

The Seventeen-Item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D17) contains 17 individual ratings related to the following symptoms: depressed mood, feelings of guilt, suicide, insomnia (initial, middle, and late), work and interests, psychomotor retardation, psychomotor agitation, anxiety (psychic and somatic), gastrointestinal symptoms, general somatic symptoms, sexual interest, hypochondriasis, insight, and weight loss. The total score ranges from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating more severe depression.

Secondary Endpoints

Incidence, severity, and causality of AEs and SAEs
upto Day 30
Change from baseline in HAM-D17 total score
Baseline at Hours 12, and 36, Day 7 and Day 30
HAM-D17 response
Baseline to Hours 12, and 36, 60, Day 7 and Day 30
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LPCN 1154A TabletsEXPERIMENTALLPCN 1154A
Placebo TabletsPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo Tablets

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LPCN 1154ADRUGOral LPCN 1154A tablets for 48 hours
PlaceboDRUGOral Placebo Tablets for 48 hours
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range15 Years to 45 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites18

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Are female between 15 and 45 years of age, inclusive; * Have had a depressive episode that began no earlier than third trimester and later than the first 4 week following delivery * Are \< 12 months postpartum at Screening * Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) 17-item...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about LPCN 1154A

What is LPCN 1154A used for?

LPCN 1154A is an investigational oral small molecule being developed for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD), a form of depression occurring after childbirth. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes LPCN 1154A?

LPCN 1154A is being developed by Lipocine Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LPCN. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this oral therapy for postpartum depression.

What phase is LPCN 1154A in?

LPCN 1154A is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet received regulatory approval. A Phase 3 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under clinical investigation for the treatment of postpartum depression.

What clinical trials is LPCN 1154A in?

LPCN 1154A has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT06979544. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the safety and efficacy of oral LPCN 1154A in 90 women with severe postpartum depression in the United States.

Is LPCN 1154A FDA approved?

LPCN 1154A is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 clinical development for postpartum depression. The completed Phase 3 trial (NCT06979544) evaluated its safety and efficacy, but regulatory approval has not been granted.