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The US FDA has approved Caplyta as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). An sNDA for schizophrenia relapse prevention is also submitted
Approval was based on 2 P-III (Study 501 & 502) trials assessing Caplyta vs PBO, both in combination with an antidepressant in MDD pts
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The P-III (ARISE) trial assessed Cobenfy (xanomeline & trospium chloride) vs PBO as an adj. therapy to atypical antipsychotics in adults with inadequately controlled schizophrenia symptoms; eligible pts could enter a 52wk. OLE study
At Wk. 6, trial showed a PANSS score change (1EP) of -14.3 vs -12.2, which was not statistically significant, &…
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Axsome reported topline data of PoC P-III (PARADIGM) trial assessing solriamfetol (300mg) vs PBO in MDD pts with severe EDS (ESS ≥16; n=51) & those without severe EDS (n=295)
Trial showed no significant MADRS total score change (1EP) in the overall population. However, EDS pts saw depressive symptom improvements across MADRS total score, MADRS…

