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Imipramine

Phase 1

Depression | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Mar 28, 2017

Imipramine target and mechanism

Molecular targetSLC6A2, SLC6A4
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL11

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

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Imipramine clinical trials

Imipramine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00946764To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Sandoz Inc. and Tyco Healthcare (Tofranil) 50 mg Imipramine Hydrochloride Tablets In Healthy Adults Volunteers Under Fasting ConditionsDepression
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Sandoz Inc. and Tyco Healthcare (Tofranil) 50 mg Imipramine Hydrochloride Tablets In Healthy Adults Volunteers Under Fasting Conditions
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Bioequivalence based on AUC and Cmax
41 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALImipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Sandoz Inc.)
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORTofranil Imipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Tyco Healthcare)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Imipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Sandoz Inc.)DRUG -
Tofranil Imipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Tyco Healthcare)DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range19 Years to 54 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * No clinically significant abnormal finding on physical exam, medical history, or clinical laboratory results on screening. Exclusion Criteria: * Positive test results for HIV or hepatitis B or C. * Treatment for drug or alcohol dependence.

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Frequently asked questions about Imipramine

What is Imipramine?

Imipramine is a small molecule drug in the psychiatry therapeutic area, studied for depression. It is also known as Imipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Sandoz Inc.). It is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. It is an investigational therapy in clinical development.

What does Imipramine target?

Imipramine targets SLC6A2 and SLC6A4. It acts as an inhibitor of these targets. SLC6A2 and SLC6A4 are transporter proteins involved in neurotransmitter handling, and inhibition of these targets is the basis of its pharmacological activity in depression research.

Who makes Imipramine?

Imipramine is developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. The drug is also known as Imipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets (Sandoz Inc.), reflecting the Sandoz product name associated with this formulation.

What phase is Imipramine in?

Imipramine is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been established as an approved therapy based on the available development information. The Phase 1 program includes one completed trial, and no trials are currently active.

What clinical trials is Imipramine in?

Imipramine has been studied in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT00946764. That trial enrolled 48 healthy adult volunteers under fasting conditions and was randomized and active controlled, without double blinding. It compared the relative bioavailability of Sandoz Inc. and Tyco Healthcare (Tofranil) 50 mg imipramine hydrochloride tablets.