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RO4917523

Phase 2

Depression | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Roche Holding AG|Trials Updated: Nov 2, 2016

RO4917523 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 10 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2008

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment637

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

RO4917523 clinical trials

RO4917523 · 5 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 5
NCT01750957A Study of RO4917523 in Pediatric Patients With Fragile X SyndromeFragile X Syndrome
COMPLETED47 Analytics
NCT01517698A Study of RO4917523 in Patients With Fragile X SyndromeFragile X Syndrome
COMPLETED185 Analytics
NCT01437657MARIGOLD Study: A Study of RO4917523 Versus Placebo as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder and an Inadequate Response to Ongoing Antidepressant TherapyMajor Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED319 Analytics
NCT01015430A Study With RO4917523 in Patients With Fragile X SyndromeFragile X Syndrome
COMPLETED40 Analytics
NCT00809562A Study of RO4917523 in Patients With Treatment Resistant DepressionDepression
COMPLETED46 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of RO4917523 in Pediatric Patients With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of RO4917523 in Patients With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
MARIGOLD Study: A Study of RO4917523 Versus Placebo as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder and an Inadequate Response to Ongoing Antidepressant Therapy
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study With RO4917523 in Patients With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of RO4917523 in Patients With Treatment Resistant Depression
DepressionUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety: Incidence of adverse events
15 weeks
Change in Anxiety Depression and Mood Scale (ADAMS) total score
12 weeks
Safety (incidence of adverse events)
12 weeks
Change in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
From baseline to Week 6
Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics: AEs, laboratory parameters
AEs throughout study; laboratory assessments: days 1, 8, 15, 29, 43
Safety and tolerability: Adverse events, ECGs, laboratory parameters,vital signs
Throughout study

Secondary Endpoints

Efficacy: Neuropsychological/behavioral assessment scales (ADAMS/Clinical Global Impressions CGI-S, CGI-I/ GBAS/Aberrant Behavior Checklist ABC/Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status RBANS/VAS behavior)
15 weeks
Pharmacokinetics: Clearance (CL/F)
up to Week 12
Pharmacokinetics: Volume of distribution at steady-state (Vss/F)
up to Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
RO4917523 Dose AEXPERIMENTAL -
RO4917523 Dose BEXPERIMENTAL -
RO4917523 0.5 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
RO4917523 1.5 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (for RO4917523 ascending doses)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Placebo (for RO4917523 fixed dose)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
RO4917523 ascending dosesEXPERIMENTAL -
RO4917523 fixed doseEXPERIMENTAL -
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGorally daily, 12 weeks
RO4917523DRUGDose A orally daily, 12 weeks
RO4917523 0.5 mgDRUG0.5 mg orally once a day for 12 weeks
RO4917523 1.5 mgDRUG1.5 mg orally once a day for 12 weeks
Placebo (for RO4917523 ascending doses)DRUGPlacebo daily po
Placebo (for RO4917523 fixed dose)DRUGPlacebo daily po
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range5 Years to 13 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites20

Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents, 5 to 13 years of age * Diagnosis of fragile X syndrome based on prior DNA testing confirming Fragile X Mental Retardation 1 (FMR1) full mutation and qualifying scores on the ABC and CGI-S Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with another mGlu5 r...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaCanadaChileFranceMexicoPeruSpainSwedenUnited KingdomGermanyJapanPolandRomaniaRussiaTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about RO4917523

What is RO4917523?

RO4917523 is an investigational small molecule developed by Roche Holding AG for psychiatric conditions. It has been studied in Phase 2 clinical trials for Fragile X Syndrome and for Major Depressive Disorder, including as adjunctive therapy in patients with an inadequate response to ongoing antidepressant treatment. It is not an approved medicine.

What is RO4917523 used for?

RO4917523 has been studied in clinical trials for Fragile X Syndrome and Major Depressive Disorder. The Fragile X Syndrome studies enrolled pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, while the Major Depressive Disorder study evaluated it as adjunctive therapy in adults with an inadequate response to ongoing antidepressant therapy. All of these programs were Phase 2.

Who makes RO4917523?

RO4917523 is developed by Roche Holding AG, which trades under the ticker RHHBY. Roche sponsored the Phase 2 clinical program evaluating the compound in Fragile X Syndrome and Major Depressive Disorder.

What phase is RO4917523 in?

RO4917523 is in Phase 2 development. Three Phase 2 trials have been completed, and no active trials are currently listed. The studies were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, with a combined enrollment of 319 patients across the completed studies.

What clinical trials is RO4917523 in?

Completed Phase 2 trials include NCT01750957 in pediatric Fragile X Syndrome patients, NCT01517698 in Fragile X Syndrome patients aged 14 and older, NCT01015430 in adult Fragile X Syndrome patients, and NCT01437657, the MARIGOLD study, in adults with Major Depressive Disorder and an inadequate response to ongoing antidepressant therapy.