With the anticipated introduction of new treatments such as COMP360 (COMPASS Pathways), Zuranolone (SAGE Therapeutics/Biogen), LY03005 (Luye Pharma), REL-1017 (Relmada Therapeutics), Seltorexant (Minerva Neurosciences/Janssen Pharmaceutical), ABV-1504 (BioLite/ABVC BioPharma), and other and increasing disease awareness, it's reasonable to expect a significant transformation in the major depressive disorder market in the coming years.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as depression, is a serious medical condition that affects a person's mood, behavior, thinking, and physical well-being. It is different from the temporary feelings of sadness that everyone experiences and should not be confused with the deep grief following the loss of a loved one. MDD is typically a recurrent and episodic condition, meaning that someone who has experienced depression and recovered is likely to face additional episodes, often within 2 to 3 years.
As per DelveInsight analysis, the total diagnosed prevalent cases of MDD in the 7MM were found to be approximately
44 million cases in 2023, which is expected to increase during the forecast period (2024–2034). Among the severity-specific diagnosed prevalent cases of MDD, the highest prevalence was observed in moderate cases accounting for approximately
17 million cases in the 7MM in 2023 followed by severe cases and mild cases.
Major depressive disorder can be addressed through several treatment approaches, including pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, interventional methods, and lifestyle changes. Initial treatment often involves either medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both, with combined therapy proving more effective than using either alone.
For severe cases of major depression, electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective option. The current range of recommended pharmacological treatments for major depressive disorder primarily includes antidepressants such as
monoamines, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and selective reuptake inhibitors, including medications like
VRAYLAR, BRINTELLIX (now TRINTELLIX), SPRAVATO, REXULTI, and
FETZIMA.
In the upcoming major depressive disorder treatment market landscape, there are a plethora of companies investigating agents for use in major depressive disorder which includes
Sage Therapeutics, Relmada Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Biogen, COMPASS Pathways, Luye Pharma, and others. Many more pharma companies are conducting clinical trials for therapies for major depressive disorder.
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Drugs for Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
DelveInsight estimates that the market size for major depressive disorder is expected to grow from
USD 7.1 billion in 2023 with a significant CAGR by 2034. The disease awareness and the emergence of new products in the pipeline will add to the market growth in the future. In addition, persistently rising cases of MDD in the forecast period will contribute to the rise in the MDD treatment market.
The current pipeline for major depressive disorder includes a range of drugs with diverse mechanisms of action (MoA).
COMP360 (COMPASS Pathways)
, Zuranolone (SAGE Therapeutics/Biogen)
, LY03005 (Luye Pharma)
, REL-1017 (Relmada Therapeutics)
, seltorexant (Minerva Neurosciences/Janssen Pharmaceutical)
, ABV-1504 (BioLite/ABVC BioPharma), and some others are the most promising drugs of this indication. Ongoing research and current trials have the potential to change the MDD market.
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Major Depressive Disorder Market Report
The potential for effective major depressive disorder treatment in the future is expected to grow with the addition of numerous drugs to the pipeline of new therapeutics. Currently, a variety of candidate drugs for the treatment of major depressive disorder are being tested in various clinical trials, with some showing positive results. Any drug approved with increased safety and efficacy is expected to cause significant changes in the overall major depressive disorder market. Now, let's examine the pipeline therapies under investigation for major depressive disorder
COMP360: COMPASS Pathways
Phase III
COMPASS Pathways is investigating the use of its experimental psilocybin therapy,
COMP360, for treating serious mental health conditions like major depressive disorder. COMP360 is a synthesized version of psilocybin, the active compound found in certain "magic mushrooms," and is administered alongside psychological support. Psilocybin has shown promise in therapeutic applications, and COMP360 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy status by the US FDA as well as an Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Currently, COMPASS Pathways is running a Phase II trial for MDD, with a Phase III trial underway in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital to further explore its potential in meeting mental health treatment needs. The company is anticipated to release top-line data from two key trials, COMP005 and COMP006, by the fourth quarter of 2024 and mid-2025, respectively, for the treatment of TRD.
Zuranolone: SAGE Therapeutics/Biogen
Phase III
Zuranolone, being developed by
SAGE Therapeutics and Biogen, is a next-generation oral, highly potent, and selective positive allosteric modulator, designed for specific targeting of synaptic and extrasynaptic GABAA receptors. The binding sites for neuroactive steroids (NASs) are different from those for GABA, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates.
The GABA system, which is the primary inhibitory signaling pathway in the brain and central nervous system (CNS), plays a key role in regulating CNS function. SAGE-217 is currently in phase III clinical development for major depressive disorder and is being evaluated through the LANDSCAPE and NEST clinical trial programs, which include multiple studies involving thousands of participants, with varying dosing regimens, clinical endpoints, and treatment approaches.
In February 2023, the US FDA accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for zuranolone in the treatment of MDD. However, in August 2023, the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) regarding the NDA for zuranolone for treating adults with MDD. Sage and Biogen are now assessing the feedback and determining their next steps.
LY03005: Luye Pharma
LY03005, developed by
Luye Pharma, is one of the company's key products in the CNS therapeutic space. It is their exclusive extended-release tablet formulation of ansofaxine hydrochloride, a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine triple reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI) designed for treating major depressive disorder.
LY03005 aims to offer improved efficacy and fewer side effects compared to conventional antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs. Ansofaxine, a prodrug of desvenlafaxine, strongly inhibits dopamine reuptake in addition to serotonin and norepinephrine, demonstrating superior efficacy in clinical trials. In March 2020, the US FDA accepted the NDA submission for LY03005, which is currently in Phase III pivotal clinical trials for MDD treatment.
Seltorexant: Minerva Neurosciences/Janssen Pharmaceutical
Phase III
Seltorexant, developed by
Minerva Neurosciences and Janssen Pharmaceutical, is a selective orexin-2 receptor antagonist intended as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder and for managing insomnia. It is the most advanced ORX2-specific molecule in clinical development, acting as an antagonist by binding to its receptor. Seltorexant is being studied for two main uses: insomnia without psychiatric disorders and MDD in patients who do not respond adequately to SSRIs or SNRIs. In May 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported positive topline results from the pivotal Phase III MDD3001 trial, which assessed its efficacy and safety as an add-on therapy to antidepressants in adults and elderly MDD patients.
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New Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder
REL-1017: Relmada Therapeutics
Phase III
REL-1017, being developed by
Relmada Therapeutics, is a novel chemical entity (NCE) and an NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that specifically targets overactive channels while preserving normal glutamatergic neurotransmission. The U.S. FDA has granted it
Fast Track Designation as an immunotherapy for treating major depressive disorder. In a Phase II trial, REL-1017 exhibited rapid, strong, and lasting antidepressant effects, with statistically significant improvements over placebo in depression measures. The study also indicated a favorable safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile for the drug.
Currently, it is in late-stage development for MDD, being tested in Phase III trials for both adjunctive and monotherapy. In June 2024, Relmada published clinical data from the Reliance I Study. The company is actively enrolling patients in ongoing trials for REL-1017, including Reliance II (Study 302), with top-line results expected in the latter half of 2024, and Relight (Study 304), which is anticipated to provide results about six months after the completion of Study 302.
ABV-1504: ABVC BioPharma
Phase II
ABV-1504, developed by
ABVC BioPharma, features PDC-1421 as its active ingredient and is classified as a botanical investigational new drug. Through its subsidiary BioLite, ABVC has completed a Phase II trial of ABV-1504, a botanical Norepinephrine Transporter (NET) inhibitor. This trial, conducted at Stanford University, showed that the PDC-1421 capsule was safe and well-tolerated among six enrolled adult patients. Both low and high doses of PDC-1421 successfully achieved the study's primary endpoints, showing a necessary 40% improvement in ADHD-RS-IV test scores.
In April 2023, PDC-1421 was awarded a US patent (US 11,554,154 B2) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The drug has also completed a Phase II trial in MDD patients, and the company intends to hold an End of Phase II (EOP II) meeting with the FDA in the near future.
Itruvone (PH10): VistaGen Therapeutics
Phase II
Itruvone (PH10), being developed by
VistaGen Therapeutics, is an investigational first-in-class synthetic neurosteroid that is odorless and fast-acting, showing promise for various neuropsychiatric conditions related to depression and suicidal thoughts. VistaGen is focusing on PH10 as a potential quick-acting, non-sedating, and non-addictive treatment for MDD that patients can conveniently self-administer at home.
When self-administered, a microgram-level dose of PH10 sprayed into the nose interacts with nasal chemosensory receptors, activating brain neural circuits to produce rapid antidepressant effects without the side effects, systemic exposure, or safety issues associated with FDA-approved treatments for MDD, such as oral antidepressants and esketamine. After successfully completing Phase IIa trials for MDD, VistaGen is now gearing up for the planned Phase IIb clinical development of PH10 for this condition. Moreover, in December 2022, PH10 received fast-track designation from the US FDA.
LPCN 1154: Lipocine
Phase II
LPCN 1154, developed by
Lipocine, is an oral formulation of brexanolone designed for rapid relief of postpartum depression. Its active ingredient is a naturally occurring positive allosteric modulator of the GABAa receptor. This medication is intended to provide an "at-home" treatment option, making it more accessible than the current standard care, which involves invasive procedures and hospitalization. In September 2022, the FDA approved Lipocine's proposal to demonstrate the efficacy of LPCN 1154 through a single pivotal pharmacokinetic bridge to the approved IV infusion of brexanolone via a 505(b)(2) NDA submission.
In June 2024, Lipocine announced positive topline results from a pivotal pharmacokinetic study, confirming that LPCN 1154 is bioequivalent to IV brexanolone for PPD treatment. Lipocine aims to submit the NDA by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Major Depressive Disorder Clinical Trials
DelveInsight's latest published market report titled as
Major Depressive Disorder Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2034 will help you to discover which market leader is going to capture the largest market share. The report provides comprehensive insights into the major depressive disorder country-specific treatment guidelines, patient pool analysis, and epidemiology forecast to help understand the key opportunities and assess the market's underlying potential. The major depressive disorder market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM segmented into:
Total Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of MDD
Gender-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of MDD
Severity-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of MDD
The report provides an edge while developing business strategies by understanding trends shaping and driving the 7MM major depressive disorder market. Highlights include:
11-year Forecast
7MM Analysis
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Historical and Forecasted Market Analysis upto 2034
Emerging Drug Market Uptake
Peak Sales Analysis
Key Cross Competition Analysis
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Access and Reimbursement
Download this major depressive disorder market report to assess the epidemiology forecasts, understand the patient journeys, know KOLs' opinions about the upcoming treatment paradigms, and determine the factors contributing to the shift in the major depressive disorder market. Also, stay abreast of the mitigating factors to improve your market position in the major depressive disorder therapeutic space.
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