Alkermes Starts Phase 2 Trial of ALKS 7290 as Add-On Treatment for Major Depression

• Alkermes initiated a Phase 2 study of ALKS 7290 as an add-on to antidepressants for adults with major depressive disorder.
• The placebo-controlled trial will enroll approximately 180 adults, including those with or without excessive daytime sleepiness, for six weeks of treatment.
• The study will primarily assess safety and tolerability, with a secondary evaluation of whether the drug improves depression symptoms versus placebo.

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