A Study of Duloxetine (LY248686) in the Treatment of Japanese Children and Adolescents With Depressive Disorder

A Long-term Safety Study of Duloxetine Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Japanese Children and Adolescents With Depressive Disorder

The purpose of this long-term study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of duloxetine hydrochloride in Japanese children and adolescents with depressive disorder.

• a) Participants extended from B058(1701A3631) study.
• b) New participants.

Inclusion Criteria

• a) Participants who have completed 7 weeks of dosing in the B058(1701A3631) study and give signed informed consent to continue duloxetine administration in this study.
• b) Participants diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or persistent depressive disorder and completely meet the criteria of major depressive episode as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID) ver.7.0.2.
• b) Participants whose incipient age of depression was ≥7 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

• a, b) Have a current or previous diagnosis (DSM-5) of the following as judged by the investigator:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
  • Bipolar and related disorders
  • Trauma and stressor-related disorders
  • Disruptive · Impulse Control · and Conduct disorders

• a, b) Have a current diagnosis (DSM-5) of the following as judged by the investigator:

  • Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
  • Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge-eating disorder
  • Sleep-wake disorders
  • Neurocognitive disorders
  • Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

• a, b) Have personality disorders, in the judgment of the investigator.