Numerous clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic profile and clinical utility of vilazodone, focusing primarily on major depressive disorder, anxiety, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, menopausal hot flushes, and antidepressant-associated sexual dysfunction. Spanning Phase 1 pharmacology through Phase 4 studies, these trials are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as Forest Laboratories alongside academic institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and Duke University. Although many studies are completed, others encompass active recruitment, terminated, or withdrawn statuses across diverse cohorts.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05422612 | SUSPENDED | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Global Coalition for Adaptive Research |
2023-11-02 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05948579 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Global Coalition for Adaptive Research |
2027-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02372799 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2015-02-28 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02436239 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2015-05-02 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01999920 | COMPLETED | Separation Anxiety Disorder |
New York State Psychiatric Institute |
2013-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01856127 | TERMINATED | Sexual Dysfunction; Major Depressive Disorder |
Thomas Jefferson University |
2013-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01878292 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2013-07-11 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01742832 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
University of Chicago |
2013-05 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01715519 | COMPLETED | PTSD; Depression |
Southern California Institute for Research and Education |
2012-10 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01608295 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
University of California, Los Angeles |
2012-07 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01574183 | COMPLETED | Marijuana Dependence |
Medical University of South Carolina |
2012-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02028026 | WITHDRAWN | Major Depressive Disorder; Anxiety; Comorbidity |
Massachusetts General Hospital |
2013-04 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01573598 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2012-04 | PHASE4 |
| NCT02097147 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Forest Laboratories |
2014-03 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01828515 | COMPLETED | Memory Impairment |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
2012-12 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01844115 | COMPLETED | Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2013-04-30 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01712321 | UNKNOWN | Social Anxiety Disorder |
The Medical Research Network |
2012-10 | |
| NCT01629966 | COMPLETED | Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2012-06-30 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02015546 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) |
Duke University |
2012-12 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01680900 | COMPLETED | Hot Flushes |
University of Pennsylvania |
2012-11 | |
| NCT01473381 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2011-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01473394 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2011-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00644358 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2007-12-31 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00683592 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Forest Laboratories |
2008-03 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00285376 | COMPLETED | Depressive Disorder, Major |
Genaissance Pharmaceuticals |
2006-02 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00290914 | COMPLETED | Major Depressive Disorder |
Pharmacology Research Institute |
PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-06-30)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards
| Quality Dimension | RUO (Research Use Only) | cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Applicability | Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. | Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies. |
| Regulatory Status | Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. | Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA). |
| Facility Environment | Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. | Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring. |
| Quality Control | Basic purity and activity testing. | Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma). |
| Process Validation | Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. | Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records. |
| Quality Assurance | Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. | Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits. |
| Regulatory Impact | High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. | Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF). |
Footnotes
Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).