๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-27

A Study of Seltorexant as Monotherapy in Adults and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (NCT07573176)

A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Seltorexant as Monotherapy in Adult and Elderly Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and an Open-label Long-term Extension Treatment With Seltorexant

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The main purpose of this study is to assess how well the study drug (JNJ-42847922) works (efficacy) compared with placebo in improving depressive symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder (\[MDD\], a common mood disorder that causes a lasting feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in everyday activities) in double-blind treatment phase. Further, to evaluate long-term safety and tolerability of JNJ-42847922 in participants with MDD in the open label treatment phase.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: SanRo Clinical Research Group LLC WCG Clinical Network โ€” Bryant, Arkansas

Age range: 18 Years to 74 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (39 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 39 sites.

  • SanRo Clinical Research Group LLC WCG Clinical Network โ€” Bryant, Arkansas
  • CI Trials โ€” Bellflower, California
  • Behavioral Research Specialists LLC โ€” Glendale, California
  • Excell Research Inc โ€” Oceanside, California
  • NRC Research Institute โ€” Orange, California
  • Cenexel โ€” Riverside, California
  • Sunwise Clinical Research โ€” Walnut Creek, California
  • UHC Research โ€” Doral, Florida
  • Reliable Clinical Research โ€” Hialeah, Florida
  • Nuovida Research Center โ€” Miami, Florida
  • IPTB Clinical Research โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • Health Synergy Clinical Research โ€” West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Agile Clinical Research Trials, LLC โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • Accelerated Clinical Research Group LLC โ€” Snellville, Georgia
  • Chicago Research Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Pharmasite Research, Inc. โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Adams Clinical Boston โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Adams Clinical Watertown โ€” Watertown, Massachusetts
  • CenExel Marlton NJ โ€” Marlton, New Jersey
  • Integrative Clinical Trials LLC โ€” Brooklyn, New York
  • SPRI Clinical Trials, LLC โ€” Brooklyn, New York
  • Bioscience Research LLC โ€” Mount Kisco, New York
  • Fieve Clinical Research Inc โ€” New York, New York
  • Adams Clinical Harlem โ€” New York, New York
  • Manhattan Behavioral Medicine โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (844) 434-4210

Email: Participate-In-This-Study1@its.jnj.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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