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SPN-821

Phase 2

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Mar 24, 2026

SPN-821 target and mechanism

Molecular targetmTORC1
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment230

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

SPN-821 clinical trials

SPN-821 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT07226661Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study in Adults With Major Depressive DisorderMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD)
RECRUITING230 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline to Day 29 in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Total Score.
4 weeks

MADRS is a 10-item scale (Reported sadness, Apparent sadness, Inner tension, Reduced sleep, Reduced appetite, Concentration difficulties, Lassitude, Inability to feel, Pessimist thoughts, and Suicidal thoughts) where each item is scored from 0 to 6. The total score is the sum of the 10 items ranging from 0 to 60 where higher scores indicate more severe depression, and lower scores are better outcomes.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline to Day 29 in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity of Illness Score (CGI-S).
4 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SPN-821 2400 mgEXPERIMENTALThree 800 mg oral tablets administered twice a week adjunctive to current antidepressant
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORThree oral tablets administered twice a week adjunctive to current antidepressant

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SPN-821 2400 mgDRUGSPN-821 is a novel, orally bioavailable, selective, direct enhancer of mTORC1 cellular signaling
PlaceboDRUGMatched placebo oral tablets
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of MDD according to the DSM-5 for either single or recurrent MDE without psychotic features confirmed by the MINI * Duration of current MDE of at least 8 weeks * MADRS total score of ≥ 24 at the Screening Visit and Day 1 Visit * CGI-S score of ≥ 4 (moderately...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about SPN-821

What is SPN-821 used for in Major Depressive Disorder?

SPN-821 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA. The drug is being studied in adults with MDD in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

What does SPN-821 target?

SPN-821 targets mTORC1, a protein complex involved in cellular growth and metabolism. By modulating mTORC1, the drug is being investigated for its potential therapeutic effect in Major Depressive Disorder. The exact mechanism of action in MDD is still under clinical investigation.

Who makes SPN-821?

SPN-821 is being developed by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company's stock is traded under the ticker symbol SUPN. Supernus is conducting the Phase 2 clinical trial for SPN-821 in adults with Major Depressive Disorder.

What phase is SPN-821 in?

SPN-821 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by the FDA. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is recruiting participants to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SPN-821 in adults with Major Depressive Disorder.

What clinical trials is SPN-821 in?

SPN-821 is being studied in one active Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07226661. This trial is a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults with Major Depressive Disorder, with an enrollment target of 230 participants. The study is currently recruiting in the United States.