Clinical Trials

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 Although many studies are completed, others encompass active recruitment, terminated, or withdrawn statuses across diverse cohorts.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NCT02028026 WITHDRAWN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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Vilazodone HCl selectively binds to the serotonin transporter to inhibit neuronal serotonin reuptake while concurrently acting as a partial agonist at presynaptic and postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors, thereby elevating synaptic serotonin availability within central neural pathways. This potentiation of serotonergic signaling restores central neurochemical equilibrium and promotes affective stabilization, driving its therapeutic utility in managing major depressive disorder and associated anxiety disorders evaluated in clinical trials.

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>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.