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NCT06391593CompletedPhase 2

PD, PK, and Safety of ALTO-203 in Patients With MDD

Double-Blind, Single and Multiple Dose Study to Determine Pharmacodynamic Markers, Pharmacokinetic Parameters, and Safety of ALTO-203 in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 17 Apr 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the pharmacodynamic effects of ALTO-203 in patients with MDD in a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-dose crossover treatment period. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and PK will be assessed in a subsequent randomized placebo-controlled multi-dose parallel-group treatment period of 28 days. Participants will complete subjective response questionnaires and perform cognitive tasks during the single-dose period, in which participants will receive ALTO-203 25 μg and 75 μg, as well as placebo. During the multiple-dose period, participants will receive either ALTO-203 25 μg, 75 μg , or placebo. Safety will be assessed over the single dose and 28-day multiple dose periods.

Status (registry)
Completed
Phase (registry)
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
69 (actual)
First submitted
8 Apr 2024
Start date
25 Mar 2024
Primary completion date
14 Apr 2025
Lead sponsor
Alto Neuroscience
Diseases
Depression
NCT number
NCT06391593

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional · Phase 2
  • Participants enrolled: 69
  • From 25 Mar 2024 to the primary completion date, 14 Apr 2025
  • 15 sites in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Prior treatment

  • Concurrent use of prohibited medications
  • Concurrent or recent participation in another clinical trial for mental illness involving an investigational product or device

Other illness

  • Evidence of unstable medical condition
  • Diagnosed bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or dementia
  • Current moderate or severe substance use disorder

Who the study is looking for

  • Have a diagnosis of moderate major depressive disorder (MDD)
  • Presence of anhedonia symptoms
  • Not taking antidepressant at Screening Visit 2
  • Willing to comply with all study assessments and procedures

Age in the registry: 25 years to 64 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (15)

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AtlantaUnited StatesUnknown status
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AustinUnited StatesUnknown status
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BellevueUnited StatesUnknown status
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ClermontUnited StatesUnknown status
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ClintonUnited StatesUnknown status
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HoustonUnited StatesUnknown status
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Las VegasUnited StatesUnknown status
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MarltonUnited StatesUnknown status
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OceansideUnited StatesUnknown status
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OrlandoUnited StatesUnknown status
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PikesvilleUnited StatesUnknown status
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PrincetonUnited StatesUnknown status
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TorranceUnited StatesUnknown status
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TucsonUnited StatesUnknown status
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WestlakeUnited StatesUnknown status

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