This is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate multiple potential pharmacotherapeutic interventions for PTSD utilizing an adaptive platform trial design. Participants are randomized among the available cohorts in the study and the resulting randomization enables sharing/pooling of control participants, where all interventions may be compared to a common control (placebo). The master protocol describes the default procedures and analyses for all cohorts; treatment-specific eligibility requirements, safety and efficacy procedures, or endpoints are described in the cohort-specific appendices and reflected in the intervention-specific clinicaltrials.gov records.
The general structure of the M-PACT consists of a 30-day Screening Period, a 12-week Treatment Period, and a 4-week Safety Follow-up. The trial will include up to 5 open cohorts (it is possible for 1 of the cohorts to begin sooner than the others, as necessary). Importantly, the integration of multi-modal biomarker assessments within the M-PACT allows for defining future cohorts based on to be determined biomarker signatures in a multi stage approach. Initial testing in non biomarker defined cohorts will be referred to as "main stage" testing, while testing in biomarker-defined cohorts will occur within "biomarker extensions." Initially designed as up to 5-arms versus control, the adaptive platform trial will continue enrollment until decisions are made to stop all cohorts. Interim analyses will be conducted at approximately quarterly intervals, beginning after at least 40 participants have been randomized and at least 10 participants have completed the End of Study (EOS) visit. At each interim analyses, unblinded data will be reviewed by an independent, firewalled ISAC and a DSMB. The possible cohort-level decisions that could be made by the prespecified adaptive plan include stopping enrollment to a cohort for futility, stopping enrollment to a cohort for anticipated success, or stopping enrollment to a cohort for reaching the maximum sample size. For cohort-specific interventions intending to pursue a labeling claim (which will be clearly stated in the cohort-specific appendix before cohort initiation), early stopping for success will not be considered. New cohorts for investigation can be added at any time. The DSMB may recommend stopping any cohort for safety reasons. Candidate biomarker data will be retrospectively analyzed after each cohort has completed main stage testing, and cohort testing may be re-initiated for prospective evaluation of the treatment in a participant population enriched (e.g., either only biomarker "positive" or only biomarker "negative" participants would be enrolled) or stratified based on biomarker status. In addition, candidate biomarkers (which may also be characterized or validated externally to the M-PACT) may be used to stratify randomization across cohorts or as a prospective enrichment strategy at the initiation of a cohort. Exploratory biomarker data will be evaluated throughout the trial to identify additional candidate biomarkers for testing within the M-PACT. For information specific to each intervention included in this platform trial, please refer to the below corresponding, separate, clinicaltrials.gov records: Vilazodone NCT05948579; Fluoxetine NCT05948553; Daridorexant NCT05948540; SLS-002 NCT06816433. Parties interested in having their intervention considered for testing within the M-PACT should email partners@gcaresearch.org
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
800
Fluoxetine will be administered at 10 to 60 mg daily. The initial dose for all participants will be 10 mg daily for 1 week, then increased to 20 mg daily for 2 weeks, then increased to 40 mg daily for 2 weeks, then increased to 60 mg daily for the remainder of the trial. One reduction in dose due to tolerability will be allowed. When a participant's dose is decreased due to tolerability, the dose will not be increased.
A matching placebo will be administered at 10 to 60 mg daily in the same regimen as the intervention.
Vilazodone HCl will be administered at 10 mg once daily for 7 days, followed by 20 mg for 7 days, followed by 40 mg for the remainder of the trial. There must be a minimum of 7 days between dosage increases. One reduction in dose due to tolerability will be allowed. After Week 8, dose reduction for tolerability is allowed, but dose increase is not allowed.
A matching placebo will be administered at 10 to 40 mg daily in the same regimen as the intervention.
Daridorexant will be administered 50 mg once daily.
A matching placebo will be administered at 50 mg daily in the same regimen as the intervention.
• SLS-002 will be administered via intranasal administration (one spray per nostril, per device) at 78 mg two times per week for the first eight weeks and then once a week for the last four weeks.
A matching placebo will be administered via intranasal administration (one spray per nostril, per device) two times per week for the first eight weeks and then once a week for the last four weeks.
Homestead Associates in Research, Inc.
Miami, Florida, United States
Advanced Discovery Research
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC)
Tripler AMC, Hawaii, United States
Cincinnati Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMC)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Upstate Clinical Research Associates, LLC
Williamsville, New York, United States
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC):
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, United States
Absolute change in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale-5-Revised (CAPS-5-R) Past Month total score at Week 12 (Final/Early termination Visit).
A change in PTSD symptom severity from baseline as measured by CAPS-5-R Past Month. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score at baseline, the worse the PTSD severity. The larger the decrease in score from baseline, the better the outcome.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Incidence of new or worsening suicidal thoughts or behaviors as measured by change in Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) score from baseline.
The C-SSRS is an assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior in clinical and research settings. The C-SSRS consists of 16 questions that ask about suicidal ideation and behaviors (the first 10 questions comprise the ideation subscale and the last 6 comprise the behavior subscale). This 5-item subscale ranges from a minimum of 0 (corresponding to no suicidal ideation) to a maximum of 5 (representing active suicidal ideation with plan and intent).
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Frequency of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs).
The TEAEs recorded during the study will be summarized by system organ class, preferred term, and treatment group. Adverse events and medical history will be coded using the most current version of MedDRA.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs).
The TEAEs recorded during the study will be summarized by system organ class, preferred term, and treatment group. Adverse events and medical history will be coded using the most current version of MedDRA.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Frequency of serious adverse events (SAEs)
The SAEs recorded during the study will be summarized by system organ class, preferred term, and treatment group. Adverse events and medical history will be coded using the most current version of MedDRA.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Severity of serious adverse events (SAEs).
The SAEs recorded during the study will be summarized by system organ class, preferred term, and treatment group. Adverse events and medical history will be coded using the most current version of MedDRA.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Relative change from Baseline to Week 12 in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Revised (CAPS-5-R), Past Month total score.
A relative change in PTSD symptom severity from baseline as measured by CAPS-5-R Past Month. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score at baseline, the worse the PTSD severity. The larger the decrease in score from baseline, the better the outcome.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Number of participants with a Response Rate ≥30%
≥30% reduction from Baseline to 12 Weeks in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Revised (CAPS-5-R), Past Month total score. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score, the worse the PTSD severity. The larger the decrease in score from baseline, the better the outcome.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Number of participants with a Response Rate ≥50%
≥50% reduction from Baseline to 12 Weeks in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Revised (CAPS-5-R), Past Month total score. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score, the worse the PTSD severity. The larger the decrease in score from baseline, the better the outcome.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Number of participants Achieving Remission
Achieving remission: defined as the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Revised (CAPS-5-R), Past Month total score \<18. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score, the worse the PTSD severity.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Relative and absolute change from Baseline in Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 Revised (CAPS-5-R), Past Month total score at Weeks 4 and 8
A relative change in PTSD symptom severity from baseline as measured by CAPS-5-R Past Month. The range of the scale is 0-200. The higher the score at baseline, the worse the PTSD severity. The larger the decrease in score from baseline, the better the outcome.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in GAD-7 questionnaire
Generalized anxiety disorder screener (GAD-7) Scale range: 0 to 21 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse anxiety symptoms
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in TLFB for substance use
Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) for Substance Use Scale range: Quantitative daily use (no fixed total range) Interpretation: Higher values indicate greater substance use (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in FTND questionnaire
Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) Scale range: 0 to 10 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater nicotine dependence (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in B-IPF questionnaire
Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) Scale range: 0 to 40 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse psychosocial functioning (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in WHOQOL-BREF
World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) Scale range: 0 to 100 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better quality of life (better outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in PSS questionnaire
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Scale range: 0 to 40 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater perceived stress (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline at each post-Baseline Visit in BPI
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Scale range: 0 to 10 (pain severity and interference) Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse pain severity and interference (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 1 (Baseline), Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline in IDSIQ (7-day mean scores prior to visits)
Insomnia Daytime Symptoms and Impacts Questionnaire (IDSIQ) Scale range: 0 to 100 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse daytime impairment due to insomnia (worse outcome)
Time frame: Week 0 (Screening), Week 1 (Baseline), Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16 (Safety Follow-Up)
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