Axsome Therapeutics Initiates PARADIGM Phase 3 Trial of Solriamfetol for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
PARADIGM (Progressing TAAR-1, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine in Depression Using Solriamfetol) is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol for the treatment of MDD in adults. Approximately 300 patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive solriamfetol (300 mg) or placebo for 6 weeks. The primary endpoint will be change in the
About Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating, chronic, biologically based disorder characterized by low mood, inability to feel pleasure, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, low energy, and other emotional and physical symptoms, and which impairs social, occupational, educational, or other important functioning. In severe cases, MDD can result in suicide. According to the
About Solriamfetol
Solriamfetol is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) agonist. Solriamfetol is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
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