Exploring the Pharmacomicrobiomics of Depression

2024-518101-18-02 Protocol NL79264.091.21 Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Ended

End 23 Feb 2026 · Status Ended · 1 EU/EEA countries · 1 sites · Protocol NL79264.091.21

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic use (Phase IV)
Status Ended
Participants planned 25
Countries 1
Sites 1

Major Depressive Disorder

The main aim of this project is to associate the gut microbial community and treatment efficacy (i.e., relieve in symptoms and side effects) in patients with depression.

Key facts

Sponsor
Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Psychiatry and Psychology [F] - Mental Disorders [F03]
Trial duration
completed 23 Feb 2026
Decision date (initial)
2025-01-17
Transition trial
Yes
Low-intervention
Yes
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
No

External identifiers

EU CT number
2024-518101-18-02
EudraCT number
2021-006510-36

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Therapy, Pharmacokinetic, Efficacy, Pharmacodynamic

The main aim of this project is to associate the gut microbial community and treatment efficacy (i.e., relieve in symptoms and side effects) in patients with depression.

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Major Depressive Disorder

VersionLevelCodeTermSystem organ class
21.1 LLT 10081270 Major depressive disorder 10037175

Regulatory references

Plan to share IPD
No
EU CT numberTitleSponsor
2024-518101-18-01 Exploring the Pharmacomicrobiomics of Depression Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
2024-518101-18-00 Exploring the Pharmacomicrobiomics of Depression Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 5

  1. Aged ≥ 18
  2. Main diagnosis of unipolar depression
  3. Indication for the prescription of an antidepressant
  4. Starting a new SSRI/SNRI or TCA antidepressant treatment
  5. Having already used one or more antidepressants without effect and/or with sideeffe

Exclusion criteria 2

  1. Use of antibiotics in a period of three months prior to the baseline visit
  2. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. The primary outcomes are the association between medication induced changes in gut microbial profile, depression symptoms and side effects

Secondary endpoints 1

  1. A secondary outcome is the role of therapeutic blood plasma levels (reflecting drug absorption) in the association between medication-induced changes in the gut microbial profile and treatment efficacy.

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 1

Venlafaxine

SCP106373763 · ATC

Active substance
Venlafaxine
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
375 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
375 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
999 Month(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
N06AX16 — VENLAFAXINE
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting

Sponsor organisation
Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
Address
Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
City
Nijmegen
Postcode
6525 GA
Country
Netherlands

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
Contact name
Mirjam Bloemendaal

Public contact point

Organisation
Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
Contact name
Mirjam Bloemendaal

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 1 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Netherlands Ended 25 1
Rest of world 0

Investigational sites

Netherlands

1 site · Ended
Radboud universitair medisch centrum Stichting
Psychiatry, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 5 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol 2024-518101-18-02 5
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_blank_document_Recruitment_arrangements 1
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Adults 6
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L2_Other subject information material_Fecal collection 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) D2_SmPC Venlafaxine 1

Application history

1 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2025-01-16 Netherlands Acceptable
2025-01-17
2025-01-17