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ArticleThe primary care companion for CNS disorders2015

An Analysis of Relapse Rates and Predictors of Relapse in 2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials of Desvenlafaxine for Major Depressive Disorder.

Roger S McIntyre, Rana S Fayyad, Christine J Guico-Pabia, Matthieu Boucher

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Article in The primary care companion for CNS disorders, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT00075257 phase3completednot on this map

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of DVS-233 SR For Prevention Of Depressive Relapse In Adult Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder

TypeinterventionalSponsorWyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of PfizerEnrolled603ConditionsMajor Depressive DisorderArmsDVS-233 SR
NCT00887224 phase3completednot on this map

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Withdrawal, Parallel Group Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of 50 mg/Day Of DVS SR In Adult Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder

TypeinterventionalSponsorPfizerRan2009 to 2011Enrolled874ConditionsMajor Depressive DisorderArmsDesvenlafaxine succinate sustained release 50 mg, Desvenlafaxine succinate sustained release 25 mg, Placebo
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Roger S McIntyreDepartment of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr McIntyre); Pfizer Inc, New York, New York (Dr Fayyad); CGP Strategic Solutions LLC Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Dr Guico-Pabia); and Pfizer Canada, Inc, Kirkland, Quebec, Canada (Dr Boucher).
Rana S FayyadDepartment of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr McIntyre); Pfizer Inc, New York, New York (Dr Fayyad); CGP Strategic Solutions LLC Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Dr Guico-Pabia); and Pfizer Canada, Inc, Kirkland, Quebec, Canada (Dr Boucher).
Christine J Guico-PabiaDepartment of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr McIntyre); Pfizer Inc, New York, New York (Dr Fayyad); CGP Strategic Solutions LLC Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Dr Guico-Pabia); and Pfizer Canada, Inc, Kirkland, Quebec, Canada (Dr Boucher).
Matthieu BoucherDepartment of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr McIntyre); Pfizer Inc, New York, New York (Dr Fayyad); CGP Strategic Solutions LLC Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Dr Guico-Pabia); and Pfizer Canada, Inc, Kirkland, Quebec, Canada (Dr Boucher).

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate relapse rates and predictors of relapse in 2 randomized, placebo-controlled trials of desvenlafaxine for major depressive disorder (MDD).

methodStudy 1: week 8 responders to open-label desvenlafaxine 50 mg/d entered a 12-week open-label stability phase. Patients with a continuing, stable response at week 20 were randomly assigned to 6-month, double-blind treatment (desvenlafaxine 50 mg/d or placebo). Study 1 was conducted between June 2009 and March 2011 at 87 sites worldwide. Study 2: week 12 responders to open-label desvenlafaxine 200 or 400 mg/d were randomly assigned to 6-month, double-blind treatment (desvenlafaxine 200 mg/d, 400 mg/d, or placebo). Study 2 was conducted between June 2003 and August 2005 at 49 sites in Europe, the United States, and Taiwan. Relapse was assessed separately by study with log-rank test using protocol definitions of relapse and with 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-17) score ≥ 16 at any time during the double-blind phase. Kaplan-Meier estimates evaluated time to relapse, censoring data at months 1, 2, and 3 and overall; treatments were compared using hazard ratios. Cox proportional hazards models assessed relapse predictors.

resultsOverall relapse rates for all definitions were significantly lower for desvenlafaxine versus placebo for both studies (all P ≤ .002). In study 1, rates were significantly lower for desvenlafaxine versus placebo at month 2 (P = .016) and month 3 (P = .007) using the protocol definition. In study 2, relapse rates were significantly lower for desvenlafaxine versus placebo at months 1, 2, and 3 for both definitions (P < .0001-.002). Hazard ratios were similar at months 1, 2, and 3 and overall for both studies (0.382-0.639).

conclusionsDesvenlafaxine 50 to 400 mg/d effectively prevented relapse at 6 months. Desvenlafaxine significantly prevented relapse early (month 1) versus placebo only in study 2.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov identifiers:NCT00887224 and NCT00075257.

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PMID26137355
PMCPMC4468882

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