Study With Vortioxetine on Emotional Functioning in Patients With Depression

Interventional, Open-label, Flexible-dose Study of Vortioxetine on Emotional Functioning in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With Inadequate Response to SSRI/SNRI Treatment

The study will evaluate effectiveness of flexible dose vortioxetine 10-20 mg/day on emotional functioning in patients with MDD with an inadequate response to SSRIs/SNRIs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patient has a primary diagnosis of single or recurrent MDD according to DSM-5®. The current major depressive episode (MDE) must be confirmed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
• The patient has had the current MDE for <12 months.
• The patient has a Montgomery and Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score ≥ 22 and ≤ 28 at the Baseline Visit.
• The patient has been treated with SSRI/SNRI monotherapy (citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, duloxetine or venlafaxine) for at least 6 weeks at adequate dose for the current MDE and with an inadequate response and is a candidate for a switch in the investigator's opinion.
• The patient wants to switch antidepressant treatment.
• The patient has an ODQ total score ≥50 at baseline, while on SSRI/SNRI monotherapy (prior to switch).
• The patient answered "Yes "to the screening question on emotional effects.

Exclusion Criteria:

- The patient has a significant risk of suicide according to the investigator's clinical judgment or has made an actual suicide attempt in the previous 6 months prior to Baseline

Other in- and exclusion criteria may apply