Phase 2 Stroke Trial, Recruiting NCT06759558 Sponsor: Duke University Condition: Stroke
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Phase 2 Stroke Trial, Recruiting

NCT06759558
Recruiting Phase 2

Who may be able to join

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Who might be able to join this trial:

  • You are between 21 and 65 years old, of any sex, race, or ethnicity
  • You have had a stroke (either a blockage or bleeding in the brain) that was confirmed by a CT or MRI scan within the past year
  • You have been experiencing depression since your stroke, with symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks and scoring 17 or higher on a standard depression rating scale called the HAM-D

Who may not be able to join:

  • You have a history of misusing or being dependent on drugs, recreational substances, or alcohol
  • You have serious liver or kidney problems
  • You are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • You have recently given birth or are currently breastfeeding
  • You have a history of attempting suicide
  • You are currently experiencing psychosis (losing touch with reality) or thoughts of suicide that require immediate medical attention
  • You have started or changed the dose of antidepressant medication within the past 12 weeks before joining the trial
  • You were diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression that did not respond to treatment before your stroke occurred

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.

Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.

This is a simplified plain English summary of the eligibility criteria. Full criteria are set by the trial investigators and may include additional requirements not shown here. Never self-exclude from a trial based on this summary. Contact the trial site directly to confirm your eligibility.
Last synced 8 July 2026
Phase 2: approximately ~30% of drugs entering this phase reach regulatory approval, based on published industry-wide historical data. This is not specific to this trial.
Phase success rates shown are historical industry-wide averages based on published data. They are not a prediction for this specific trial or your individual situation.

Contact this trial

Principal Investigator: Nada El Husseini, MD, Duke University

Phone: 919-684-1992

Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.

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Trial details

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Sponsor
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Start date
14 January 2026
Est. completion
30 June 2026

Where this trial is recruiting

🇺🇸 United States

Primary endpoints

Number of participants with treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) after starting zuranolone; Severity of suicidal ideation after starting zuranolone as measured by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS); Severity of somnolence after starting zuranolone as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

Can't join this trial?

Expanded access pathways

If this trial is not available to you, other access pathways may exist. In Australia, the TGA Special Access Scheme allows access to unapproved therapeutic goods for individual patients.

TGA Special Access Scheme information

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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 8 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.

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