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Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg for depression

The registry lists this study as recruiting. Study locations are listed in the United States, in Brazil, in Hungary, ... Confirm recruitment at each site. It is testing Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg for depression.

DepressionDrugFrom 12 Years to 17 Years
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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Esketamine may be useful for adolescents experiencing depression.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive Esketamine, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Brazil, in Hungary, and in Italy.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with depression. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.

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  • Recruitment and eligibility

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  • Visits and time

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  • Costs and support

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Study start dateStarted: January 8, 2026
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
258
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Sponsor type
Other organization
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug, OTHER
Study phase
Phase 3Usually a larger study designed to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.
Locations
United States, Brazil, Hungary, ...
Age range
From 12 Years to 17 Years
Official registry ID
NCT07227454
Official title
A Double-blind, Randomized, Psychoactive Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine 84 mg in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care for the Rapid Reduction of the Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescent Participants With Acute Suicidal Ideation or Behavior

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The overall study status can differ from each site's status. Open a country to see its locations and their registry status.

Brazil · 6 sites
  • Sociedade Literaria e Caritativa Santo Agostinho Hospital Sao Jose
    Criciúma
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Hospital Universitario Onofre Lopes
    Natal
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Instituto Apice
    Salvador
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Centro Integrado Facili
    São Bernardo do Campo
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Instituto de Pesquisa Pensi Sandra Mutarelli Setubal
    São Paulo
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hospital Das Clinicas Da Faculdade De Medicina Da USP
    São Paulo
    Site status: Recruiting
Hungary · 3 sites
  • Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpont
    Debrecen
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Petz Aladar Megyei Oktato Korhaz
    Győr
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem
    Szeged
    Site status: Recruiting
Italy · 6 sites
  • Presidio Ospedaliero Santa Marta e Santa Venera
    Acireale
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu
    Cagliari
    Site status: Recruiting
  • AOU Meyer
    Florence
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia
    Foggia
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II
    Naples
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari
    Sassari
    Site status: Recruiting
Romania · 1 site
  • Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta pentru Copii Cluj Napoca
    Cluj-Napoca
    Site status: Recruiting
Spain · 8 sites
  • Hosp Univ Vall D Hebron
    Barcelona
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hosp. Clinic de Barcelona
    Barcelona
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hosp. Sant Joan de Deu
    Esplugues de Llobregat
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hosp. Gral. Univ. Gregorio Maranon
    Madrid
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Fundacio Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitaria de Manresa
    Manresa
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hosp. Univ. Central de Asturias
    Oviedo
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Clinica Univ. de Navarra
    Pamplona
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Hosp.Univ.Parc Tauli
    Sabadell
    Site status: Recruiting
Taiwan · 5 sites
  • Mackay Memorial Hospital Tamsui Branch
    New Taipei City
    Site status: Recruiting
  • National Taiwan University Hospital
    Taipei
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Taipei Medical University Hospital
    Taipei
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital
    Taipei
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Tri-Service General Hospital
    Taipei
    Site status: Recruiting
United States · 10 sites
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Children's National Medical Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Peachford Hospital-Atlanta Behavioral Research
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital
    Evanston, Illinois
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Boston Childrens Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Site status: Recruiting
  • University of Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Bradley Hospital
    East Providence, Rhode Island
    Site status: Recruiting
  • John S Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth Houston
    Houston, Texas
    Site status: Recruiting
In practice

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Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Esketamine, Midazolam, Oral Placebo, Intranasal Placebo. Phase 3 studies are usually larger and aim to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with depression; age range: From 12 Years to 17 Years. The criteria appear strict, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, LLC, which appears to be another type of organization. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The public registry lists this study as recruiting. Individual sites may have different statuses. The research team must confirm whether a site is open and whether you meet the criteria.

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