Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Phase
Phase 3
Started
2026-07-28
Last updated
2026-08-12
Condition(s) studied
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
SEP-363856Placebo
SEP-363856: Oral tablet
Placebo: Oral tablet
Study summary
This is a global, phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, 3-arm, placebo-controlled, multicenter study designed to compare the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of fixed doses of SEP-363856 (50 and 75 milligrams per day \[mg/day\]) to placebo in adults at least 18 years of age with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) over 8 weeks.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Key Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or female participants at least 18 years of age at the time of informed consent
2. Primary diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) per Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), confirmed by Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and clinical psychiatric evaluation
3. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kilograms per square meter (kg/m\^2) (inclusive)
4. Participant is willing and able to comply with study procedures and visit schedule
5. Medically stable as determined by medical history, physical exam, vital signs, and laboratory tests
6. Willing and able to discontinue prohibited medications/therapies per protocol
7. i) Females of childbearing potential: negative pregnancy test and agreement to use acceptable contraception ii) Males: agreement to follow protocol-defined contraception and reproductive restrictions
8. Participant is willing and able to safely discontinue all prohibited medications/therapies/herbal supplements in accordance with the protocol-required washouts prior to baseline/Day 1 and during the trial period.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
1. Current DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive episode, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or any psychiatric disorder other than GAD that was the primary focus of treatment within 12 months prior to screening
2. Substance use disorder (excluding nicotine/caffeine) within 12 months prior to screening
3. Lifetime history of certain psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline or antisocial personality disorder)
4. Significant suicide risk (e.g., recent suicidal behavior/ideation per Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS\] or MADRS)
5. Use of prohibited medications/therapies within protocol-defined timeframes (e.g., certain antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines, investigational treatments)
6. Prior exposure to restricted treatments
7. Pregnant or breastfeeding females
8. Participation in another investigational study within 180 days (or more than \[\>\] 1 trial in last year)
9. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus seropositivity, hepatitis B or C
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change From Baseline at Week 8 in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Total Score — Baseline, Week 8 The HAM-A is a clinician-administered rating scale developed to quantify the severity of anxiety symptomatology. It consists of 14 items, each defined by a series of symptoms. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 (absent) to 4 (very severe). The total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
Trial sites (3)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, LLC
Jacksonville
Florida
Recruiting
Manhattan Behavioral Medicine PLLC
New York
New York
Recruiting
FutureSearch Trials of Dallas
Dallas
Texas
Recruiting
More Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. trials in the USA
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
We use cookies to analyse site traffic and improve your experience. With your consent, we may also use cookies for advertising. You can change your choice at any time on our Cookie Policy page. See also our Privacy Policy.